Air Fryer Dried Pudina (Homemade Dried Mint Leaves)

Air Fryer has become a boon for me since i brought this magical instrument. But first let’s get to know who, how and when was this Air Fryer invented.

A Dutch company called Philips introduced Air Fryer in the year 2010. The motive behind this invention was to cook with less oil.

Fred van der weij, a Dutch inventor and engineer is closely associated with the development of Moder Air Fryer.

After the history let’s get to the recipe.

When in metro cities its not possible to sundry vegetables, Air Fryer makes things easy and quick. No need for a dehydrator when you have an Air Fryer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I dry pudina without an Air Fryer?

Yes. Pudina can also be dried naturally.

Why did my mint turn brown?

This might be coz of the temperature too high or the mints have been in the Air Fryer for too long.

Can I dry mint with the stems?

Its better to remove the stem, leaves dry better on their own.

Homemade Dried Pudina

With just one ingredient and few minutes you can have your own dried pudina at home, no need to buy from the store. Air Fryer keeps the aroma and flavour intact of pudina, trust me when you Air Fry Mint leaves your whole house smell aromatic.

Ingredients

• Fresh Pudina leaves

Method

• Remove the leaves from the stem.
• Wash well so that all the dirt is washed away.
• Spread on a dry cloth and dry it well, we don’t want water on the leaves. For best results.
• Place the dried leaves on the Air Fryer basket, removing the tray.
• Place the tray on top of the leaves.This helps the leaves from flying.
• Set the temperature at 125 deg for 12 minutes.
• Crispy, dried Pudina leaves are ready.
• Store them as it is or crush to fine powder.
• Store in air tight container.

How to Use Dried Pudina

• Parathas
• Raita
• Chaats
• Chutneys
• Soups, salads
• Lemonade and refreshing drinks
• Dahi based dips