Dehydrated Lime Wheels
This recipe for dehydrated lime wheels is so easy to make, all you need is a small dehydrator and you’ll be cranking out professional-grade garnishes in no time! No dehydrator? Don’t worry! I have some workarounds for you, too!
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Equipment
- 1 Dehydrator
- 1 knife
- 1 Mandoline Slicer optional
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 3 limes Use as many as you have, or as many will fit into your dehydrator, oven, or air fryer.
Instructions
DEHYDRATOR DIRECTIONS
- Wash and dry your limes, taking care to really scrub the skin to remove impurities.
- Thinly slice your limes using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife. Aim to cut each slice at 1/8 - 1/4 inch in thickness.
- Arrange your lime slices on the trays of your dehydrator.
- Place the trays into the dehydrator and set the temperature to 90ºF for 18-24 hours to keep the color of your limes, or 120ºF for 9-12 hours to dry faster.
- Once the dehydrator cycle ends, allow the lime slices to cool completely to room temperature before storing.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
OVEN DIRECTIONS
- Wash and dry your limes, taking care to really scrub the skin to remove impurities.
- Thinly slice your limes using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife. Aim to cut each slice at 1/8 - 1/4 inch in thickness.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange your lime slices on the lined baking sheet.
- Place the baking sheet into the cold oven, then set the temperature to the lowest possible temperature. Usually this is 175ºF - 225º F.
- Bake the lime slices for 1 - 2 hours at a time, then take the baking sheet out and flip the slices so they dry evenly.
- In total, you may need up to 6 hours to fully dry your limes.
- Once the limes are fully dry, allow them to cool to room temperature on a cooling rack.
- Store your cooled and dried lime wheels in an airtight container in a cool dark place.
AIR FRYER DIRECTIONS
- Wash and dry your limes, taking care to really scrub the skin to remove impurities.
- Thinly slice your lime slices using a mandoline slicer or sharp knife. Aim to cut each slice at 1/8 - 1/4 inch in thickness.
- Line a baking sheet or your air fryer basket with parchment paper, taking care to not have an excess amount of parchment.
- Arrange your lime slices on the lined baking sheet or air fryer basket.
- Place the baking sheet into the cold air fryer, then set the temperature to the lowest possible temperature. Usually this is around 200º F.
- Air fry the lime slices for 30 minutes at a time, then take the baking sheet or fryer basket out and flip the slices so they dry evenly.
- In total, you may need up to 4 hours to fully dry your limes.
- Once the limes are fully dry, allow them to cool to room temperature on a cooling rack.
- Store your cooled and dried lime wheels in an airtight container in a cool dark place.
Notes
- Preserving the color - If you want to preserve the color of your sliced citrus, be sure to use the lowest possible temperature you can when dehydrating. Higher temperatures will result in darker colored citrus slices.
- Convection Fan - If your oven has a convection feature, this can help cut down on time when using an oven.
- Lower your Oven Temperature - You can also prop open your oven door to lower the temperature. Never do this with children or pets in the house or when using a gas-powered oven.
Nutrition
Calories: 3kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.02gSaturated Fat: 0.002gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.005gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.002gSodium: 0.2mgPotassium: 9mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.1mg
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Keyword: citrus, drink garnish, key lime, lime