How to home dry Jalapenos Peppers

Oven Drying Instructions

1. Wash your jalapeno peppers thoroughly after picking to remove any dirt.
2. Cut them in half, lengthwise to expose the pepper innards.
3. Arrange the jalapenos over a baking sheet.
4. Bake at low heat, about 100 to 135 degrees.

There is no set time to bake the jalapeno peppers for drying. Keep an eye on them, turning every few minutes or so. You can leave the oven door cracked for some air flow. Keep in the oven until the moisture has been baked out of them. Use as desired!
Drying Jalapenos Peppers Without an Oven - Air Drying

1. In this case, dry your peppers whole. Do not slice.
2. String them together on some strong thread with a few inches between each jalapeno peppers.
3. Hang the peppers in direct sunlight. Be sure it is dry and warm.

It can take several weeks for the jalapenos to completely dry with this method, but it'll be worth it!