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Keep the summer vibes going all year with these Air Fryer Dehydrated Peaches! They’re easy to make, require just 2 ingredients and they keep for up to 12 months.
This portable, refined sugar-free snack will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!
We always stock up on peaches during peach season, and dehydrating them is a great way to preserve them at their peak sweetness. It also saves money and freezer space, and you can even rehydrate them (although it takes a ton of time) to use in recipes like this southern peach cobbler or this peach almond tart.
If you don’t have fresh peaches, no worries! Frozen peaches work perfectly in this recipe. They’re usually frozen at their peak ripeness so they retain their sweet flavor and vibrant color.
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If you haven’t tried dehydrating fruit in your air fryer yet, it’s definitely worth a try! The air fryer works similar to a dehydrator as it circulates warm air around the fruit to dry it out.
We also love it for this dehydrated mango or these dehydrated apricots!
You just need to use a low temperature setting on your air fryer to ensure the fruit dries out and doesn’t cook.
Why this recipe works
- The recipe requires minimal prep time and just two ingredients. While the cook time is about 6 hours in the air fryer, it’s pretty hands off!
- You can use fresh or frozen peaches, so enjoying this dehydrated snack year round is totally possible! Plus, they store well, so once they’re dehydrated, they can last up to a year!
- Dehydrating peaches brings out their natural sweetness, so they make a delicious refined sugar-free snack or dessert. We love them in granolas and trail mixes, or even baked into cookies or as a topping for ice cream!
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What is an Air Fryer?
The Air Fryer is a healthier alternative to frying foods. It's basically a small, powerful convection oven that sits on your countertop.
It circulates hot air around the food you're cooking, which is what gives it that crisp texture that mimics fried food (without all the grease).
Read more about the health benefits of using an air fryer.
I personally use this Ninja MAX XL Air Fryer because it hold 5.5 quarts, which is more than most. It has worked great so far and we just love how easy it is to use!
Other air fryer recipes to try
Ingredients
There are just two ingredients for this recipe:
You’ll need two fresh peaches, or one 10 ounce bag of frozen peaches. Since dehydration concentrates the sweetness of peaches, you’ll want to use in-season peaches that are fully ripe.
If you’re using frozen, they are usually flash frozen at their peak ripeness, so they’re a great substitute for fresh peaches in this recipe.
I like to sprinkle some flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, on the peaches to bring out the sweetness even more. It’s just ⅛ of a teaspoon, but I highly recommend it.
Step by step instructions
If using fresh peaches, boil a pot of water and add the peaches. Cook for 10-30 seconds, until the skins start to split, and then use a slotted spoon to remove them from the water.
Let the peaches cool before peeling off the skins and cutting into ¼ inch slices.
If using frozen peaches, thaw them under warm water then pat them dry with a paper towel.
Sprinkle the peaches VERY lightly with the sea salt.
Arrange the peach slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook (using the dehydrate button if you have one) at 135F degrees for 5-6 hours, until the peaches are no longer tacky to the touch. They won’t be crunchy.
Start checking for doneness at 5 hours. Some air fryers will dehydrate the peaches slightly faster.
Remove and let cool fully before storing in a sealable container in a cool, dry place for 6-12 months.
Learn how to re-hydrate dried fruit.
Expert tips
- Make sure your air fryer can go as low as 135F degrees or has a dehydrating function. Some air fryers do not have a temperature setting low enough to dehydrate food.
- For the best results, make sure your peaches are in-season and ripe. If your peaches have soft or brown spots discard them as these areas are more prone to growing bacteria.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. You want air to circulate around the peach slices evenly. If the peaches are crowded together or overlapping, some pieces may not fully dehydrate.
- To make sure all the peach slices dehydrate at the same rate, cut them all the same thickness. I cut mine into ¼ inch slices. If you cut them thicker, they will take longer to dry out.
- Make sure the peaches are fully dehydrated before storing them. Any moisture left may cause bacteria or mold to grow.
- To maximize their shelf life, I recommend storing them in an airtight container, or even vacuum seal them.
- Feel free to use the same method for other stone fruit like nectarines, apricots or plums.
Common questions
No, you don’t need to do this. I only add them to boiling water for 10-30 seconds to make it easier to peel the peaches. You can peel them with a knife if you prefer.
If you don’t want to take the steps to peel the skins, no problem! You can dry the peaches with the skins left on.
Some recipes call for soaking peaches in lemon juice to help prevent them from browning, which often occurs when they’re dehydrated. While you can do this, I don’t usually bother. It’s purely for aesthetics and the browning doesn’t affect the taste or texture of the peaches.
You’ll want to set your air fryer to a very low temperature. I usually set mine at 135F degrees to dehydrate fruit. This ensures that the air circulating around the fruit is warm enough to dry it out but doesn’t end up cooking the fruit. If your air fryer has a dehydrating function, I suggest using that setting.
It will take about 5-6 hours for peaches to dehydrate at 135F degrees. Since different brands and sizes of air fryers may vary slightly in their cooking times and temperatures, I suggest checking the peaches after 5 hours. How quickly the peach slices dehydrate also depends on how thick they were sliced and how juicy they are. If they are thicker and contain more moisture, they will take longer to dry out.
Let the peaches fully cool and then place them in an airtight container or sealable bag and store in a cool, dark place. If stored properly, they should last for 6-12 months. For maximum freshness, you can even vacuum seal them.
Seasoning variations
- Toss the peaches with Tajin seasoning before cooking for a Mexican flair.
- For a warm spice blend, I love using garam masala. I think this is a great idea if you plan to use your dried peaches in granola or trail mix.
- For a sweet and spicy pairing, you can always season the peach slices with Cajun seasoning.
- If you plan on rehydrating the peaches and using them in crisps or cobblers, you might want to season them with ground cinnamon.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Dehydrated Peaches
Ingredients
- 2 fresh peaches or one 10 ounce bag of frozen peaches
- ⅛ teaspoon flaky sea salt like Maldon
Instructions
- If using fresh peaches, boil a pot of water and add the peaches. Cook for 10-30 seconds, until the skins start to split. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the water.
- Let the peaches cool before peeling and cutting into ¼ inch slices.
- If using frozen peaches, thaw them under warm water then pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Sprinkle the peaches VERY lightly with the sea salt (it helps bring out the sweetness when dehydrated). This step is optional.
- Arrange the peach slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook (using the dehydrate button if you have one) on 135F degrees for 5-6 hours, until the peaches are no longer tacky to the touch.
- Start checking for doneness at 5 hours. Some air fryers will dehydrate the peaches slightly faster.
- Remove from the air fryer and let fully cool before storing in a sealable container in a cool, dry place for 6-12 months.
Expert Tips:
- Make sure your air fryer can go as low as 135F degrees or has a dehydrating function. Some air fryers do not have a temperature setting low enough to dehydrate food.
- For the best results, make sure your peaches are in-season and ripe. If your peaches have soft or brown spots discard them as these areas are more prone to growing bacteria.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer. You want air to circulate around the peach slices evenly. If the peaches are crowded together or overlapping, some pieces may not fully dehydrate.
- To make sure all the peach slices dehydrate at the same rate, cut them all the same thickness. I cut mine into ¼ inch slices. If you cut them thicker, they will take longer to dry out.
- Make sure the peaches are fully dehydrated before storing them. Any moisture left may cause bacteria or mold to grow.
- To maximize their shelf life, I recommend storing them in an airtight container, or even vacuum seal them.
- Feel free to use the same method for other stone fruit like nectarines, apricots or plums.
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Janette Morrow
I've been experimenting with my air dryer (Calphalon) dehydrating setting and peaches. The 1st batch was cut too thin and some if them basically melted into the basket. The 2nd batch was cut thicker but still stuck and I had to use a thin spatula to get them off. I don't like the idea of oil or spray. Are there any other suggestions? I read about parchment paper but does that mess with air circulation? Thank you!
Danielle
Parchment paper will affect air flow to a point, yes. You can try the parchment paper, but you'll want to poke a lot of holes in it to maximize air flow. Even then, I'm not sure the results will be great. Is your air fryer non-stick? I have not had any problem with significant sticking at all. My only suggestion would be to use a light spray of oil, but I understand you prefer not to do this. They will stick a little bit, but it shouldn't be a significant amount and should not take much effort to get them off the basket.
Katherine
Wow, this is mind-blowing! I had no idea you could dehydrate food in the air fryer. I've never had dehydrated peaches and can't wait to try this.
Danielle
The air fryer makes it so easy!
Shadi Hasanzadenemati
So delicious! Thank you for this amazing recipe!
Danielle
You're welcome!
Toni
I love it! Such an amazing idea! Everyone at my house loved it!
Danielle
I'm so glad to hear it!
Lauren
Never thought to use my Air Fryer as a dehydrator - absolutely genius and simple recipe.
Danielle
It works great as a dehydrator!
Beth
Oh my goodness! My daughter is going to be all over this recipe. After I saw the Tajin option, I know this is going to be a family favorite! We love peaches and using our air fryer!
Danielle
Yay! I hope you guys try it 🙂 We use Tajin for the dried mango as well.
Gina
It's so hard to find dried fruit without additives or sugar so I love the idea of making my own in the air fryer. I've done dehydrated eggplant but no fruit yet, can't wait to try this with peaches!
Danielle
I have got to try that dehydrated eggplant - what a fun idea!