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How to Dry Parsley in the Oven

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By: Pamela Reed
Posted:8/22/20
Updated:7/5/24
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Easy way to dry parsley leaves in the oven in 20 minutes. Follow the step by step instructions for easy herb drying!

dried parsley in blue bowl on white background

Have a lot of parsley growing in the garden? Or maybe you have the nicest neighbor gardener who keeps leaving parsley on your doorstep? Or maybe you got a deal on it at the grocery store? Don’t let that parsley go to waste. First, make some fresh parsley pasta, make parsley basil pesto (and freeze it!), then make some parsley tea, and whatever is left, dry it!

Homemade dried parsley is easy to make, and will last for years in your pantry.

You have 3 ways to dry parsley:

  1. dry in the oven (this post)
  2. dry parsley in the microwave
  3. dry parsley indoors by hanging up

Now let’s get drying! Never let fresh herbs go to waste!

fresh parsley leaves on white background

Should I wash my parsley before drying it?

Most parsley doesn’t need to be washed if you’re picking it straight from the garden and not using any chemical sprays. All I do is give it a little shake to remove any dirt or debris that might be on it.

If by chance your parsley is dirty or muddy, then wash your parsley under cold running water, or wash in a salad spinner (my favorite way to clean veggies and herbs). Place on a towel overnight and allow to dry completely before moving on to drying in the oven.

How to Dry Parsley in the Oven

Preheat oven to 170 F. If your oven only goes down to 180F that’s ok too.

Place parsley on a baking sheet, careful not to overlap any of the leaves. You will be drying the entire parsley stem and leaf, I find this method less time consuming than removing individual leaves.

fresh parsley leaves on baking sheet

Put in the oven for 20 minutes, checking it reguarly to make sure it does not burn. After 20 minutes, check the leaves to see if they are dry and crumble easily. If they are not dried yet, add 5 minutes. Check again. Repeat until leaves are completely dry. Remove from oven.

Place stem over bowl and gently crumble the leaves with your fingers. Continue until all the parsley leaves are crumbled. Compost the stems that are left.

parsley stem with leaves crumbled off

Store dried parsley in glass jars in a cool, dry cabinet.

blue bowl of crushed parsley leaves on baking sheet

How long does dried parsley last?

If properly stored in a cool, dry location, dried parsley will last 2-3 years. If ever unsure, take some in your hand and rub it together with your fingers. If the parsley smell is still strong, then it’s ok to use.

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How To Dry Parsley In The Oven

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Easy way to dry parsley leaves in the oven in 20 minutes. Follow the step by step instructions for easy herb drying!
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • fresh parsley

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 170 F. Place parsley on a baking sheet, careful not to overlap any of the leaves. You will be drying the entire parsley stem and leaf, I find this method less time consuming than removing individual leaves.
  • Put in the oven for 20 minutes, checking it reguarly to make sure it does not burn. After 20 minutes, check the leaves to see if they are dry and crumble easily. If they are not dried yet, add 5 minutes. Check again. Repeat until leaves are completely dry. Remove from oven.
  • Place stem over bowl and gently crumble the leaves with your fingers. Continue until all the parsley leaves are crumbled.
  • Store dried parsley in glass jars in a cool, dry cabinet.
Course: spices
Keyword: how to dry parsley in the oven
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  1. Debbie says

    July 17, 2024 at 11:10 am

    Hi, I am drying basil and parsley (on separate sheets) and I noticed you say keep stems on parsley and not basil – I keep them on basil all the time since I cannot be bothered stripping – they come as easily as the parsley. Can you let me know if my thinking is wrong? and TY in advance

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  2. Mrs. CLAUS says

    March 1, 2024 at 2:38 pm

    All new here. Hoping my fresh parsley gets crispy.

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  3. ES says

    October 12, 2022 at 3:49 pm

    This was so easy! I baked for a bit longer than 20 minutes, maybe closer to 25/30? The parsley leaves crumbled right off after

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  4. AT says

    October 9, 2022 at 1:37 am

    Easy to make. Thank you!

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  5. Dottie McKenna says

    June 27, 2021 at 2:54 pm

    Easy recipe and so quick to harvest my parsley. I like the idea since the color of the dried parsley stays bright green! Thanks!

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  6. Adelyn says

    June 27, 2021 at 10:11 am

    great recipe..so cool how you use a baking sheet that we can all relate to…USED:-)

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  7. eeleb1 says

    February 17, 2021 at 11:57 am

    Freeze the stems until the next time you make bone broth. Since they are thrown away after the broth is made you don’t waste your good dried parsley!

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