Air Fryer Strawberries (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main ingredients
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2 cups fresh strawberries
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Cooking spray (avocado or olive oil preferred)
# Instructions:
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Wash and dry your strawberries thoroughly. Remove the stems and slice them into even pieces about ¼ inch thick. Consistent thickness helps them cook evenly.
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Arrange the strawberry slices in a single layer in your air fryer basket or tray, making sure they don't overlap. You'll likely need to work in batches depending on your air fryer size.
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Lightly mist the strawberry slices with cooking spray. This helps them crisp up nicely. Don't drench them - just a light coating does the trick.
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Set your air fryer to 180°F (82°C) and cook the strawberry slices for 15 minutes. The low temperature is important - we're essentially dehydrating the berries, not cooking them at high heat.
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Open the air fryer and carefully flip each strawberry slice. Return to the air fryer and cook for another 25 minutes at the same temperature (180°F).
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Your strawberries should be significantly dried and slightly crisp around the edges but still have some flex to them. If they're still too moist, add another 5-10 minutes of cooking time.
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Continue the process with any remaining batches of strawberry slices until all are dried to your liking.
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Allow the strawberries to cool completely before enjoying. They'll continue to crisp up a bit as they cool.
# Notes:
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These air-fried strawberries will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-4 days.
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For extra sweetness, you can sprinkle the slices with a tiny bit of sugar or cinnamon before air frying.
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The thicker you slice the strawberries, the chewier they'll be. Thinner slices will be crispier.