WetAir recipes
Crisp dried courgettes
Dry courgette rounds without oil or a garlic coating.
Young courgette is cleared of an overgrown centre and dried alone, without oil or seasoning hiding residual moisture. Check one cooled piece for doneness.
For a first try, prepare a small batch of “Crisp dried courgettes”: 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
- courgettes 820 g
Method
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Prepare
Wash young courgettes, trim the ends and remove every damaged area.
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Cut the flesh into even rounds; remove hard seeds from larger fruit.
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Steam-treat the courgettes as described in the shared guide, cool them promptly and dry the surface thoroughly.
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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 vegetable dishes.
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 courgettes”?
Prepare a modest amount and leave clear space between the pieces so changes in texture are easier to follow.