COSORI Food Dehydrator for Jerky, 10 Trays, 16.2ft² Drying Space, 165°F Temperature Control, 48H Timer, 1000W Dehydrator Machine, Stainless Steel, for Herbs, Fruit, Meat, and Yogurt, Silver

I have been dehydrating food for years. Last Christmas my other half got me this Cosori dehydrator. We were using my Excalibur I’ve had for 15 years, and definitely needed a second dehydrator for all the fruits and veggies from our garden. After reading countless reviews, we settled on this Cosori. We liked that it is stainless steel, easy to clean, has a timer, is all electronic, heats up well. Nice to be able to set it and forget it! It dehydrates just as well as my old work horse Excalibur, which I still use. Makes excellent fruit roll ups, we are dehydrating everything, I’ve even dehydrated marshmallows, which are a crunchy tasty sweet snack! It’s definitely a nice machine, worth the money, and cost considerably less than the similar new Excalibur.

Great compact machine to make home made snacks and single ingredient dog treats. Very quiet, reliable, and can run overnight. Set times may not always be accurate but this depends on overall humidity levels in your area, you can easily adjust to dry for shorter or longer amounts during the dehydration process. Would reccomend for anyone who is looking for a great compact machine that takes up little counter space and can be stored away easily. Satisfied with my purchase so far. Only downside is that you may have to purchase more trays if you want to make fruit leathers or fruit jerky. Other than that, it has been an enjoyable process using this machine.

After the first batch of homemade beef jerky made using NY Strip Steak, this is easily the best dehydrator I have ever had. I have had several of the stacked plastic units and they just are not as good. This unit hold temperature very well and keeps it even through all the racks. No need to move the racks around during drying to keep the drying even. All the trays are metal. They won't heat crack or brake, and they are dishwasher safe. The unit does need about 20 inches of counter space font to back to work properly. The fan draws air from the back of the unit, which needs about 2 inches of space from a wall or other objects. Warm air is exhausted from the sides near the front of the unit. It is not rated for outdoor use and must be used inside. The digital temp control and timer work great.

Only thing I can say that isn't positive is that I wish it was a little bigger BUT this was labeled and advertised as a Mini so I cant really complain. Works great (so far) quiet and looks like a quality machine.the recipe booklet has some interesting ideas too- great addition to my kitchen and Id recommend it for yours

I’ve been using this dehydrator regularly and I couldn’t be happier with it. It’s easy to operate, quiet, and dries fruits, vegetables, and herbs evenly. I love how I can make healthy snacks at home like apple chips, dried mango, or even veggie crisps.The trays are spacious and easy to clean, and the temperature control is accurate. I’ve already recommended it to several friends. Great value and great performance, a kitchen essential for anyone who loves homemade, preservative-free snacks.

Having a family full of beef jerkey lovers I wish I'd of ordered this sooner!! I had a different dehydrater for awhile, and the jerkey was a hit or miss constantly. My very first time using this, I knew it was a winner. I cooked just 1 batch jerkey as a test run. The machine was extremely quiet, but my kitchen filled with yummy aromas quickly! 2 hours for 1 pound thin beef jerkey and to my surprise, it was done! It fits nicely on my counter, it has Plenty of room to do a full batch of jerkey, and it's appearance is appealing. The jerkey flavor was incredible, Speed to finished product Outstanding! Value for the money is by far top tier! The timer has automatic shut off, such a great feature! I cannot say enough about this dehydrater, A + Not sure why tho I can only do 2 stars?? This deserves every star possible.

I’m a big fan of Cosori products, and their Food Dehydrator is no exception! This machine is fantastic — powerful, efficient, and very user-friendly. The temperature control up to 176°F is perfect for making jerky, drying fruits, and more. It heats evenly across all 5 stainless steel trays, so everything dries consistently without having to rotate trays constantly.The build quality feels solid and durable, and the trays are easy to remove and clean, which I really appreciate. It’s surprisingly quiet during operation, which is a nice bonus.Having used a few Cosori kitchen appliances before, I can say this dehydrator lives up to the brand’s reputation for quality and reliability. If you want to make your own jerky or dried snacks at home, this is an excellent choice.Highly recommend!

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Price was right for the size. Reviews were good. (Thank you other reviewers) I've only used it twice so far.It does have a huge footprint on my counter.It did not seem to heat the counter surface very much which was a concern for me.It has different heat settings and a timer that you can adjust at anytime.You are able to reach it while it's operating to test whatever you are dehydrating.Amazingly meat dehydrates pretty quickly.You need to slice certain fruits thin enough to dehydrate without making them chewy but thick enough that they don't just disintegrate. I do recommend this brand and seller.