Ezidri Snackmaker FD500 Food Dehydrator
Ezidri Snackmaker FD500 Food Dehydrator
A compact, expandable food dehydrator with even airflow and no tray rotation required – dry fruit, vegetables, herbs, meat and more with ease.
The Ezidri Snackmaker FD500 is a reliable, easy-to-use food dehydrator that punches well above its compact 340mm footprint. Starting with five trays and expandable up to fifteen, the Snackmaker lets you scale your drying capacity to match the job at hand – from a small batch of herbs through to a full harvest of summer stone fruit. The round design and patented airflow system circulate heated air evenly across every tray, so there is no need to rotate trays or shuffle produce during the drying cycle.
Three soft-touch temperature settings (Low, Medium and High) keep operation simple, while a 500W element provides enough heat for efficient drying times – most produce is done in 8 to 12 hours. All trays and sheets are made from BPA-free, food-grade material, and the whole unit is lightweight enough to store away when not in use. Originally developed in New Zealand, Ezidri dehydrators have built a strong reputation for consistent results and long service life.
Features
- Patented Airflow System – Heated air circulates evenly through every tray, maintaining consistent temperature from top to bottom with no hot or cold spots.
- Round Design – The circular tray shape promotes smoother, more uniform airflow compared to square cabinet-style dehydrators.
- Expandable Capacity – Ships with 5 trays and expands up to 15 trays, tripling the drying area without sacrificing performance. Use up to 12 trays for fresh fruit and vegetables, or up to 15 for lighter items like herbs and flowers.
- No Tray Rotation Required – The even airflow pattern means you can load the unit and walk away. No need to swap trays or reposition produce during drying.
- Three Temperature Settings – Simple soft-touch control with Low (35°C), Medium (50°C) and High (65°C) settings to suit different foods – from delicate herbs at low heat through to jerky and fruit leather at higher temperatures.
- Fruit Leather and Roll-Ups – Capable of drying up to 10 trays of pureed fruit at once using solid sheets, making it easy to produce large batches of healthy roll-ups and snacks.
- BPA-Free Construction – All trays, mesh sheets and solid sheets are manufactured from food-grade, BPA-free material.
Dimensions and Weight
- Diameter: 340mm
- Height: approximately 250mm (with 5 trays)
- Weight: 3.4kg
Power and Electrical
| Wattage |
500W |
| Supply Voltage |
230/240V 50Hz |
| Energy Consumption |
Approximately 0.45kWh per 1kg of fruit dried |
| Safety |
Thermal cut-out protection |
Temperature Settings
| Setting |
Temperature |
Recommended Use |
| Low |
35°C |
Herbs, spices, flowers, raw food preparation |
| Medium |
50°C |
Most fruits, vegetables, roll-ups and flowers |
| High |
65°C |
Meat jerky, high-moisture produce |
What’s in the Box
- Ezidri Snackmaker FD500 base unit
- 5 drying trays (340mm diameter)
- 1 solid sheet (for purees, roll-ups, crackers and soups)
- 1 mesh sheet (for herbs, small berries and sticky foods)
- Instruction and recipe book
Optional Accessories
- Additional drying trays (sold individually or in sets of 2)
- Extra solid sheets
- Extra mesh sheets
- Spacer rings (for bulky items)
- Apple peeler, corer and slicer