How to Dry Dill
If you're looking for ways to preserve dill, and enjoy its delicate flavor long after the growing season is over, here's how to dry dill with just 5 minutes of hands-on effort.
With nothing more than fresh dill and a low-temperature oven, you can make your own dried dill that's perfect for soups, salad dressings, dips (like sour cream dill pickle dip), marinades, roasted vegetables, and more.
Whenever I have extra fresh dill on hand, I like to dry a batch instead of letting it wilt away in the refrigerator. This is something I actually do with almost all of my fresh herbs and ingredients in fact- try my Air Fryer parsley and homemade orange zest recipes if you're game!
Once dried, dill stores beautifully for months and is always ready whenever I need to add a burst of herby flavor to my favorite recipes.
Quick Look: Oven Dried Dill
- 🔪 Prep time: 5 mins.
- ⏲️ Drying time: 1-2 hours.
- 👪 Yield: About ½ cup dried dill (depending on the amount of fresh dill used).
- 📋 Main ingredients: Fresh dill.
- ♨️ Cooking method: Wash → dry → bake → cool → store.
- ⭐ Difficulty: Easy.
- 🥣 Best for: Soups, dips, salad dressings, sauces, roasted vegetables, seafood, or as a garnish over beet lemon hummus.
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What's So Great About the Recipe?
- It's an excellent way to reduce food waste, and preserve fresh dill that you have in excess.
- It's budget-friendly! Making your own dried herbs at home for a fraction of the cost is great!
- Like my Air Fryer dried mint, this one's versatile- you can use it as a seasoning for countless savory dishes.
Recipe Ingredients
Fresh dill: Use fresh, vibrant dill with bright green leaves for the best flavor and aroma.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- You can use this same method to dry parsley, cilantro, mint, or thyme, although drying times may vary.
- If your oven has a fan setting, use it at the lowest temperature to help speed up the drying process.
- Once fully dried, lightly crush the dill leaves with your fingers before storing if you prefer smaller flakes.
How to Dry Fresh Dill
Step 1: Wash and pat dry fresh dill to remove all excess moisture.
Step 2: Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 1-2 hours at the lowest temperature, moving it around a bit once or twice.
💭Top Tip
Make sure the dill is completely dry before placing it in the oven. Any excess moisture can increase the drying time and affect how well the herb stores.
Tips & Tricks to Nail the Recipe
- Pat the dill dry thoroughly before baking, and make sure you spread the dill in a single layer for even drying.
- Turn the dill a couple of times during baking to ensure all sides dry evenly.
- Keep the oven temperature as low as possible to preserve the herb's flavor.
- You can also use your Air Fryer if you want to. Just set it on the lowest temperature possible- that's exactly what I did when I made Air Fryer ginger powder too.
- Let the dill cool completely before sealing it in a container to prevent condensation.
How to Use Dried Dill
Dried dill is a versatile herb that can be added to soups, stews, salad dressings, creamy dips, grilled corn and potato salad, egg salad, roasted vegetables, seafood, chicken dishes, and homemade spice blends.
It's also delicious stirred into yogurt sauces, cream cheese spreads, compound butters, and marinades. I love using it whenever I make my lemon dill rice or cheesy rice stuffed peppers and I don't have fresh dill at hand.
Troubleshooting and FAQs
Store dried dill in an airtight glass jar or spice container in a cool, dark cupboard away from heat and sunlight.
For the best flavor, use it within 6 months, although it will often keep even longer.
The dill should feel crisp and crumble easily between your fingers. If it still feels soft or flexible, continue drying for a little longer.
Yes. You can air-dry dill by hanging small bunches upside down in a warm, well-ventilated space, although it will take several days.
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How to Dry Dill
Ingredients
- 4 cups dill
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry fresh dill to remove all excess moisture.
- Arrange on a baking sheet and bake for 1-2 hours at the lowest temperature, moving it around a bit once or twice.
Notes
- Pat the dill dry thoroughly before baking, and make sure you spread the dill in a single layer for even drying.
- Turn the dill a couple of times during baking to ensure all sides dry evenly.
- Keep the oven temperature as low as possible to preserve the herb's flavor.
- You can also use your Air Fryer if you want to. Just set it on the lowest temperature possible- that's exactly what I did when I made Air Fryer ginger powder too.
- Let the dill cool completely before sealing it in a container to prevent condensation.
