Step 1

Wash and dry your chili peppers. Choose only fresh peppers. If they show any signs of rotting, throw them away.

Step 2

Wearing gloves, remove the stems and slice the thicker peppers into rings and thinner peppers in half. Leave them whole if you prefer, but they will take much longer to dehydrate. The gloves are important when working with peppers because the oils from the peppers can burn your skin, and the pain can linger. Need help? How to Stop the Chili Pepper Burn On Your Skin.

Step 3

Place the peppers on the trays of the dehydrator. Spread them out evenly so the heat can distribute properly.

Step 4

Turn on the dehydrator at 135-140 degrees F, or whatever setting your dehydrator recommends.

Step 5

Once they are dried, remove and store them in baggies or containes, or use as you wish. Keep them in a dark place, like your pantry, for freshness.