Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drying apparatus, and more particularly relates to a dryer box for a kitchen drawer. The dryer box includes a housing having a front, a back, a top and a bottom. The housing includes a basin defining an interior space configured to hold items for drying, and a lid configured to close the basin at the top of the housing. An inlet vent is disposed along the front of the housing and an outlet vent disposed along the front of the housing. A ventilation fan is in fluid communication with the inlet vent and the outlet vent. The ventilation fan being is configured to circulate air through the interior space of the housing from the inlet vent to the outlet vent.