How to Dry Chives 4 different Ways
Drying chives at home is a simple way to preserve this delicious pantry staple! My tutorial on how to dehydrate chives will teach you how to dry them in a food dehydrator, in the oven, via air drying, and even in the microwave.
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 bunch fresh chives
Instructions
How to Dehydrate Chives in a Dehydrator
- Rinse the chive stalks/scapes in a bowl of water.1 bunch fresh chives
- Carefully dry stalks in a salad spinner or between layers of a tea towel/flour sack.
- Arrange the stalks on the drying racks so that they aren’t touching.
- Dry chives at 95˚F, rotating the trays every 2-3 hours.
- Chives are ready when stalks are dry to the touch and has the consistency of dried grass (~10-20 hours).
- Once cooled, chop into small pieces with a knife or kitchen shears.
- Allow chive pieces to fully cool before storing in an air-tight container.
How to Dry Chives in the Oven
- Chop clean dried chives into small pieces with a knife or kitchen shears.
- Place chives on baking sheets lined with parchment.
- Place in the oven at the lowest temperature possible (usually 140-170˚F) and prop open the door with the handle of a wooden spoon.
- Check at 30 minutes, agitating the chives to move them around.
- Continue to cook until fully dry, checking every 15-20 minutes.
How to Air Dry Chives
- Suspend small amounts of chive stalks in a paper bag with holes punched in it and close the top of the bag with string, yarn, or a rubber band.
- Hang in a place where it can get air circulation.
- Peek in the bag daily. Drying time will vary depending on conditions.
Drying Chives in the Microwave
- Chop clean dried chives into small pieces with a knife or kitchen shears.
- Place chive pieces between two paper towels and microwave on high for 40 seconds.
- Move the pieces around and microwave in 20-second increments until the chives are dried and crunchy (~1.5-2.5 minutes).
- This method only works well in small quantities. Do not try to dry too much at once.
Notes
- Dried chives will last for a year in a cool dry place.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5g | Calories: 1.4kcal