If I dry any, I thread some dental floss through the stems and hang over my fridge. The warm dry air that rolls up from behind the fridge dries them good.I like to split the habaneros, serranos, etc.. and put them on the smoker for hours. If they don't get completely dry, I'll finish them in the dehydrator. Jar them up, and add to chili (or whatever) as desired. Gives a great smoky heat.
I'm going to fire the smoker up and try your ways. Sounds like more flavors your ways and smoke cures about anything.
Thanks