Thinly peel, cut the papaya in half, and then remove the seeds.
Cut lengthwise into 1/4" thick strips. Optional: Cut the strips into approximately 1" wide pieces. This is helpful if planning to use dried papaya in trail mix or granola.
Dry at 135° F/57°C for 7-15 hours or until pliable with no moisture.
Grind the dried papaya and your raw papaya powder is ready to use..