Q&A for How to Dry Chilies

Yes, but keep in mind that green chilies do not dry well. I would recommend using a food dehydrator if you want to dry them though.

Absolutely! Your chilies will dry even faster inside your greenhouse.

Not much will happen, but you may need to dry it out more, and prepare for a spicier pepper. Cutting it lets the moisture evaporate easily, and the seeds usually contain the most spice. Make sure you dry them in a hot, dry place.

It's best for hot, dry sunlight/heat to come in. If your environment is just warm/cool, the peppers might just get a bit soft or even moldy, as there's not enough heat to dry them properly.

As long as they're not dried in the oven, sure!

Generally it's okay to handle dried chilies with your hands but it is always a good idea to wear gloves when handling hot peppers, especially when cutting them. If you have open cuts or you touch your face with you fingers after handling cut chilies, you will feel pain, regardless of whether or not they're fresh or dried.

Chilies can be enjoyed fresh or dried. Drying is a way to preserve chilies for a longer time.

You can freeze whole habaneros that last season to season. Just rinse with cold water and allow to dry completely. Then just use Ziplock freezer bags.

That will overheat them, the microwave can't control temperature very well. You may end up with scorched chillies but you will definitely alter the flavor.

Unlike some fruit, chillies/peppers don't continue to ripen after being picked, so this won't work. Additionally, space heaters create humidity, so you can't hang-dry them in front of a space heater either way.

Yes. That is exactly how dried chili powder is made. First dried and then ground up.