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. SEE NOTES.

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 grind them with a spice grinder until they are a fine powder. Store the powders in baggies or containers, or use as you wish. Keep them in a dark place, like your pantry, for freshness.