WetAir recipes
Crisp dried tomatoes
Concentrated dry tomato pieces for soups, sauces and snacks.
Ripe tomatoes are dried without oil here; clean flavour and a physical dryness check matter more than the word chips. Check one cooled piece for doneness.
For a first try, prepare a small batch of “Crisp dried tomatoes”: even pieces are easier to space well and check without rushing.
| Temperature | Dehydrator stage: 60 °C / 140 °F |
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| Ready when | Once cooled, the food should be dry, brittle or tough as appropriate to its structure, with no visible moisture inside. Elapsed time alone does not prove completion. |
| Compatible models | WetAir WFD-K1000S, WetAir WFD-K700BSS |
Ingredients
- tomatoes 820 g
Method
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Prepare
Choose ripe sound tomatoes without mould, wash them and remove the stems.
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Treat the tomatoes briefly with hot water as described in the shared guide, cool them and remove the skin.
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Cut the flesh into even pieces and blot excess juice with a clean towel.
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Arrange and dry
Arrange the prepared pieces in one layer without overlap and leave clear paths for airflow.
Leave space between pieces so air can move freely around them. -
Select the temperature shown in the table above and do not overload the trays.
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Cool a separate sample and continue drying until no visible moisture remains inside.
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Check and cool
Once cooled, the food should be dry, brittle or tough as appropriate to its structure, with no visible moisture inside. Elapsed time alone does not prove completion.
Check the texture on a separate piece after it cools briefly. -
Move the finished pieces to a clean rack and let them cool completely before packing.
After cooling
Store it airtight in a cool, dry and dark place and check the container for condensation or mould.
How to enjoy it
Serve as a dry snack or rehydrate for soups and sauces.
Sources and evidence
Compatible WetAir models
Sources
- Utah State University Extension — home drying vegetables and pumpkin leather
- National Center for Home Food Preservation — packing dried food
- University of Minnesota Extension — home drying fundamentals
- WetAir instructions for the large steel dehydrator
- WetAir instructions for the compact steel dehydrator
Frequently asked questions
What is an easy way to start a first batch of “Crisp dried tomatoes”?
Prepare a modest amount and leave clear space between the pieces so changes in texture are easier to follow.