7 Dehydrator Recipes That’ll Impress Party Guests

What comes to mind when you read, “dehydrating recipes”? You likely have an image of tree bark-like food, looking withered and bland. No amount of sauce and toppings would turn the results into something palatable.

Now imagine serving those dried-up bites to a party crowd.

There’s a good chance your hors d’oeuvres get passed over but what if you could make them head turners?

This article shares mouthwatering dehydrated food for parties that’ll get people talking.

Try these Dehydrating Recipes at Your Party

The makeup of your party will dictate your choice of dehydrator recipes. So, the following list has a mix of easy dehydrated food ideas you’ll find satisfying for all types. Feel free to experiment and remix the recipes to your liking!

1. Fruit Leathers

Fruit leathers are excellent finger foods reminiscent of school snacks.

Wash the fruit
Puree in a blender
Spread across a parchment paper
Dehydrate at ~160F for 6-8 hours
Cut and roll

Your guests may not pay attention to the health benefits but they’ll enjoy the taste! Fruit leathers have lots of possibilities if your local store has a good variety of fruit. Try adding seeds for more flavor!

2. Onion Rings

The beauty of the recipe is in the dredging. You can add several spices and flavors to your choosing.

Slice onions to your preferred thickness
Coat onion slices in flour and dip in almond milk
Dredged rings in a spice mix
Dehydrate at ~115F for up to 16 hours

3. Corn Chips

Chips and salsa are a staple for any party. What if you could make these two from scratch? This one-ingredient recipe will knock their socks off:

Puree 2-3 cups of sweet corn
Spread thinly on parchment paper
Dehydrate ~115F for up to 10 hours

Slice the chips to your liking and you’re good-to-go!

4. Yogurt Bites

Making yogurt from scratch would take this recipe to the next level. But, store-bought yogurt is fine and already comes with plenty of flavors.

Cut the tip of a sandwich bag’s edge
Fill the bag with yogurt
Pipe the yogurt onto a leather tray or parchment paper
Dehydrate at ~135F for about 8-12 hours

Yogurt bites make for fun snack foods in place of chocolate. The various yogurt flavors would make quite a selection for cheap!

5. Cauliflower Popcorn Bites

It’s cheap, it’s healthy, and it makes a great base for a number of recipes — one being “popcorn” bites.

Cut and crumble cauliflower into small chunks
Sprinkle with spices (e.x. onion and cayenne)
Dehydrate at ~115F for up to 24-hours

6. Salmon Jerky

Imagine your guest’s faces as they bite into what they think is beef jerky but get an amazing sensation of fish! Salmon gets a bit expensive but could be quite the palate pleasure at your party.

Slice fresh salmon thin
Marinade overnight
Dehydrate at ~145 for up to 4 hours

7. Ginger Candies

Ginger has a spicy zing your guests will love for after-dinner snacking.

Peel and slice ginger root into small cubes
Boil the cubes until they’ve turned golden
Remove the ginger and mix in sugar
Return the ginger and boil until caramelized
Drain and dehydrate to your desired crunch

Cover the candies with a sprinkling of sugar. Mmm!

Bland to Grand with the Absence of Moisture

The number of dehydrating recipes you can explore with a dehydrator is astounding. Almost every food has a new twist! Add your personal flair and try something new, and you’ve got a recipe for party success.

Have we got your mouth watering yet? Check our recipes for more ideas!

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