Learn how to dry parsley with my three easy ways of dehydrating parsley. This is a great way to preserve herbs for months – and it's super budget-friendly, too.
This will yield about 0.63 oz/18g of dried parsley
Instructions
Remove the leaves from the stems (unless you're air drying). Wash well and pat dry absorbing as much moisture as possible with a kitchen towel or paper towel. Using a salad spinner can help too.Then pick your dehydrating method.
Using a Dehydrator
Spread the leaves in a single layer on the trays of a dehydrator. Set the temperature to 95-100°F (35-38°C). Dehydrate until the parsley is completely dry – this will take about 1-2 hours, though check on it continuously during dehydration. The parsley is done when the leaves crumble easily.
Using an Oven
Preheat your oven to the lowest temperature. Often that's about 170°F (75°C). Some new ovens can reach a lower temperature of 95-100°F (35-38°C). In this case, you don't need to keep the door open while drying parsley in the oven.
Spread the leaves in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place in the oven and use a wooden spoon to keep the door cracked open. This will allow the moisture to escape. Remove from the oven when the leaves are dry but still green – this will take about 1-2 hours. I recommend checking on it every 20 minutes or so. The leaves should crumble easily.
Air Drying
To make dried parsley with minimal effort, tie the stems and hang them upside down in a well-ventilated area. Avoid drying them in direct sunlight as it can cause the leaves to lose their color and flavor. It can take up to two weeks to dry it completely using this method, but I think it's worth it if you're looking to get dried herbs without using too much energy.
Storage
store the dehydrated parsley in a clean airtight jar or container. If wanted, you can crush the leaves into smaller pieces (to make flakes).It will keep in your pantry/cupboard for more than a year.
Notes
Fresh-to-dried parsley conversion:2 Tbsp fresh parsley leaves = 1 tsp dried parsley. Another rule to follow is 1 tsp dry parsley = ½ tsp ground dried herb.Check the blog post for more tips and serving recommendations!