How to Make Homemade Onion Powder (Dehydrator or Oven)
Come learn how to make homemade onion powder in this quick step-by-step tutorial, including how to dehydrate onions in either the oven or a food dehydrator. This is a fantastic way to reduce waste and preserve extra onions from the garden or the store. It is fresh, flavorful, and lasts over a year in the pantry.
Equipment
- Food Dehydrator, or Oven
- Blender, Food Processor, or other appliance for grinding
- An air-tight glass storage container, such as a mason jar with lid
Ingredients
- Fresh Onions
Instructions
- Wash the onions, and discard papery skin. Keep the greens to dry too, if they're still attached!
- Slice onions into ⅛ to ¼ inch pieces place on dehydrator racks without overlapping.
- Dry onions in a food dehydrator on 100 to 130 degrees Fahrenheit until completely dry. The slices should snap and crack crisply in half, and not bend.
- To dry onions in the oven, spread them in a thin layer on a baking pan covered with parchment paper. Bake at 140°F until they are completely crunchy dry. It is suggested to stir and re-spread the onion bits every 30 minutes as you go. We have never done this, but read that this method takes a few hours.
- Once fully dried, place the onions in a blender or food processor and pulse until a the desired powder consistency is achieved.
- Transfer the ground onion powder into an airtight container and use it within one year.
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