Wash and dry your chili peppers throwing away any peppers showing signs of rot.
Wearing gloves, slice the thicker peppers in half or you can leave them whole if you prefer, but they will take longer to dehydrate.
Place the peppers on the trays of the dehydrator making sure there is plenty of room for air circulation.
Dehydrate at 145°F (63°C) for 6-10 hours depending on the size of the peppers.
Store in a cool dry place in an airtight container.
If you wish to make your own chili powder, place the dried chili's into a blender and pulse until you are left with a fine powder. Store in an airtight jar in a cool dry place.
