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Abstract In this study, quince slices with 2 mm in thickness, with three replications were dried by an electrohydrodynamic setup at a constant temperature of 70 °C using three voltage levels of 5, 7, and 9 kV. Drying experiments were conducted at air temperatures of 50, 60 and 70 °C with an air velocity of 1 ms−1. In order to evaluate the effect of two drying methods on dried quince slices properties, remaining moisture content, shrinkage, water absorption capacity, shear strength, and color of dried quince were measured. The results showed that there were significant differences between electrohydrodynamic drying and hot-air drying methods There were significant differences between the shrinkage, color but no significant difference was observed in the shear strength and water absorption capacity of the dried quince slices. In addition, increased voltage caused increased water absorption capacity and decreased shear strength of the dried quince slices.