When the eggs are flowing, it is the time to preserve some and store away for later use, especially when the seasons change and they dry up. Storing eggs in cartons and even water glassing, takes up lots of space. Learning how to dehydrate eggs for long term storage is easy and once done, they hardly take up any space at all.

Dehydrating Eggs

If you are looking for a convenient way to store loads of eggs or a practical way to take eggs with you on a camping trip, then dehydrating and preserving eggs is something you could really benefit from.

There are a few different ways to preserve eggs by dehydrating them, which are all talked about below. If you have a freeze dryer, then use this as it would be perfect for drying eggs, though I know this is an unaffordable option for many.

Preserving eggs by dehydrating them and turning them into powdered eggs has also become popular with those who are interested in prepping and becoming more self-sufficient. It has been more appealing recently due to the shortages that have been happening as well as the rising prices of almost everything.

With proper dehydrating and storage, they should last for up to 12 months.

Egg Safety

Anytime eggs are involved, egg safety is an issue. There are risks involved when handling raw eggs due to safety issues regarding salmonella.

Options will vary and it is your responsibility to do your research before starting and following safe food practices in your home.

If you haven’t already, investing in a food dehydrator, mylar bags and oxygen absorbers are all used when dehydrating all food items, including eggs.

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Dehydrating Cooked Eggs

The first way to dehydrate eggs, is to cook them first.

Take your eggs and scramble or boil them, making sure that they are fully cooked. Then remove them from the pan and let them cool completely.

If you boiled the eggs, peel and slice into thin, even slices before placing on baking paper or silicon trays and then onto the dehydrator trays.

If the eggs were scrambled, them place them on the paper or trays and onto dehydrator trays.

Place the trays in the dehydrator, then turn it on to 57˚C or 135˚F. Dehydrate for around 8 + hours or until the eggs are dry and brittle.

Remove from the dehydrator and let cool completely before placing in an airtight glass jar or vacuum sealed bag.

Label and store in a cool, dry place.

Cooked, dehydrated eggs can be rehydrated and cooked for use in outdoor activities such as hiking, camping or for your long term storage in your pantry.

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Dehydrating Raw Eggs

Another way to preserve eggs is to dehydrate them while they are raw. I prefer this method as then I can use the eggs in baking things such as cakes, slices, and muffins.

Crack the raw eggs into a blender and blender until mixed thoroughly. If you don’t have a blender, crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them until mixed.

To help with preserving these eggs, one teaspoon of salt for each 4 eggs is then added to the blended egg mixture. Blend or whisk again until the salt is mixed through.

Pour the egg mixture onto silicon trays or fruit leather sheets that are sitting on the dehydrator trays. Spread the mixture evenly and thinly. If you don’t have trays, you could use baking paper, though be careful not to overload the trays as they will spill when moving them around.

Place the trays in the dehydrator, then turn it on to 57˚C or 135˚F. Dehydrate for around 10+ hours or until the eggs are dry and brittle.

Remove from the dehydrator and let cool completely before placing in an airtight glass jar or vacuum sealed bag.

Label and store in a cool, dry place.

Storing Dehydrated Eggs

As with everything that is preserved by dehydrating, the way they are stored, the temperature they are stored at and the ability to keep them dry.

Airtight containers are great for items that will be used quickly. Adding an oxygen absorber can help extend their shelf life.

Meanwhile vacuum-sealed bags are great for those items that you would like to keep a little longer.

Mylar bags are another option for keeping dehydrated raw eggs for longer.

All items should then be kept in a cool location and out of direct sunlight.

The dehydrated eggs can also be stored in the freezer for up to 5 years.

If you have stored the eggs in jars, once the jar is opened, they eggs will need to be used in a few weeks, up to a month. The jar should also be refrigerated to keep them stable.

Always use a clean, dry utensil when removing some of the eggs from the airtight container or jar. Also, put the lid back on immediately to reduce the amount of air and moisture getting to the dehydrated eggs to lessen the chance of them spoiling.

Making Powdered Eggs

To make powdered eggs, dehydrate the eggs as above.

Once they have cooled completely, grind into a powder using a blender, grinder, or food processor. If you find that the eggs are binding up your machine, this is an indication that the eggs are not dry enough.

Place them back in the dehydrator for at least a couple of hours.

After the eggs have been ground to a powder, place them on a clean fruit leather tray and place them back in the dehydrator for around 2 hours to make sure they are dry.

They are ready when they do not clump together when squeezed.

Store in an airtight glass jar or vacuum sealed bag.

Rehydrating Dehydrated Eggs

Studies show that dried eggs keep most of their nutritional content, though it does definitely affect the texture of the eggs.

The eggs do feel grainier when they have been rehydrated which may make them a little less appealing to you.

This is one of the reasons I prefer to dehydrate raw eggs and then use them in baking.

To rehydrate the equivalent of one egg, add 1 tablespoon of egg powder in a bowl. Pour over 2 tablespoons of water water. Mix and let sit for up to 15 minutes or more before using. Milk could also be used in place of the water when rehydrating. You may find that the mixture is not as grainy when using milk.

It will have a grainy appearance, though it will act in the same way as a normal egg does.

Overall, we have found that dehydrating raw eggs to use for baking is a great way to store our surplus eggs.