Abstract: A food dryer cabinet closed at one end by a door offset from the cabinet end providing an air space therebetween through which an exhaust flow passes. Hinge elements and a latch assembly cooperate to offset the door from the cabinet end. An electrical component housing of noncombustible material occupies the opposite end of the cabinet and isolates dryer electrical components from the cabinet for safety purposes. A plate member constitutes the back wall of the cabinet while additionally serving to secure the noncombustible component housing within the cabinet. A metal mesh member closes the housing and supports a baffle for desired air flow over the food articles being dried.