COSORI Food Dehydrator Review: Quiet Power for Herbs, Jerky & More
Growing up, I watched my grandmother turn piles of apples into perfect fruit leather. My parents filled their own dehydrator with jerky. Those memories inspired me to carry on the tradition in my own kitchen.
When I started shopping for a dehydrator, I knew I wanted something different from the plastic, stack-style models my family used. I wanted stainless steel construction, whisper-quiet operation, and the ability to dry everything from delicate basil to hearty jerky—without constantly rotating trays.
Enter the COSORI Food Dehydrator.
After months of use, here’s why it’s earned a permanent spot on my counter.
Why I Love It
Six stainless steel trays (6.5 ft² of drying space)
Despite having one fewer tray than many stackable models, COSORI’s design is 27% larger than standard 7-tray machines. I can dry large herb harvests in one go.Super-quiet performance
With a brushless motor that runs under 48 dB, I sometimes have to double-check that it’s on. This makes overnight fruit leather sessions stress-free.Even drying with no tray rotation
A 600 W rear-mounted fan and upgraded airflow mean basil leaves stay vibrant and dry evenly—perfect for preserving color and flavor.Precision control
The digital panel lets you set exact temps from 95 °F–165 °F and run up to 48 hours. That means low-and-slow herb drying or high-heat jerky, all in one machine.
Features at a Glance
6 dishwasher-safe stainless trays, plus a mesh screen & fruit-roll sheet
Auto-shutoff and overheat protection
Food-grade stainless steel housing for safe, long-lasting use
Comes with a 50-recipe cookbook to spark ideas (instant potatoes are next on my list!)
Perfect For
Gardeners with bumper herb harvests
Home cooks who love fruit leather or jerky
DIY snacks like dried veggies, mushrooms, and even pet treats
Gifting—think weddings, holidays, or birthdays for the foodie in your life
Bottom Line
The COSORI Food Dehydrator combines professional results with home-friendly design.
It’s quiet, efficient, and big enough for serious batch drying, yet compact enough to fit comfortably on a countertop.
If you’ve been dreaming of preserving your garden harvest—or creating your own healthy snacks—this is the dehydrator I’d buy again.