Q&A for How to Dry Chives

If dried right away, they should maintain their green color. You could also give them a quick blanch, then a dunk in ice water, dry them off and proceed with your choice of drying methods.

If they were left in the grass, do a quick blanch before drying. If they were in the sun and are dry enough to crumble, you can place them in a jar. If not, you may want to give them some more time in the oven, 110° - 120° F (43.3° - 48.9° C) for another hour or two until completely dried.

If your toaster oven has a low temperature around 200ºF, then it should work. Be sure the chives are in a single layer only, to ensure complete dryness. A toaster oven tray might not be large enough to dehydrate more than a very small amount of chives at any one time though, so be prepared to dry in rounds.

Dried chives can last up to three years, depending on how well they were dried and the method used.