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onions and jar of onion powder

Homemade from Scratch Onion Powder

Homemade onion powder is super easy to make and you know exactly what's in the jar!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Drying Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Course Pantry Staple
Cuisine International
Servings 3 tsp for every 1/2 cup of chopped onion
Calories 8 kcal

Equipment

  • Mandolin or sharp knife and cutting board
  • Dehydrator
  • Sheets for dehydrator trays or parchment paper
  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients
  

  • fresh onions

Instructions
 

  • Peel the onions and cut off any really soft spots.
  • Slice the onions using the thinnest setting you have on your mandoline to make really thin slices. If you don't have a mandoline, cut the slices as thin as you can. The thinner the slices, the faster they dry.
  • Next spread the slices out on the dehydrator trays in a single layer.
  • Place in the dehydrator and set it to 145°F if you have a temperature control. If you do have a model with a thermostat, turn the temp down to 125°F after 2 hours.
  • Dry time will depend on how thick your slices are, how much moisture is in the onions, and the humidity level. Anywhere from 4 hours to overnight. But they just need to dry until they are leathery.
  • After they are dry, put them into your blender or food processor. Pulse until powdered.

Notes

You get approximately 1 Tablespoon of onion powder from a medium onion.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tspCalories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 1mg
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