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Cheapest air-dried dog food by price per pound

Air-dried dog food is dried slowly with low-temperature airflow instead of being cooked at high heat and pressure like most kibble, and is sold as light pieces that keep without refrigeration. This page ranks air-dried dog food by price per pound across 72 listings. The middle 80% run from $12.50 to $29.98 per lb. The median of $19.97 per lb sits well above dry kibble, so compare air-dried products with each other and with freeze-dried and fresh options.

  • 72listings
  • $4.90/lbcheapest
  • $19.97/lbmedian
  • 20 lblargest pack

Lowest-priced listings by brand

Lowest price per lb among named brands.

  1. 1
    $4.90/lbRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood Fusion Kibble Grain Free Land Mix Recipe 20 lb
    20 lb$97.93
    View on Amazon
  2. 2
    $6.06/lbRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood Fusion Kibble Grain Free Sky Mix Recipe 3.5 lb
    3.5 lb$21.21
    View on Amazon
  3. 3
    $6.57/lbRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood Fusion Kibble Grain Free Land Mix Recipe 3.5 lb
    3.5 lb$22.99
    View on Amazon

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4.90$97.9320 lb1Not stated——20 lbGrain-freeNewRedbarnRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood Fusion Kibble Grain Free Land Mix Recipe 20 lbView deal
6.06$21.213.5 lb1Not stated——3.5 lbGrain-freeNewRedbarnRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood Fusion Kibble Grain Free Sky Mix Recipe 3.5 lbView deal
6.57$22.993.5 lb1Not stated——3.5 lbGrain-freeNewRedbarnRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood Fusion Kibble Grain Free Land Mix Recipe 3.5 lbView deal
6.85$23.993.5 lb1Not stated——3.5 lbGrain-freeNewRedbarnRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood Fusion Kibble Grain Free Land Mix Recipe 3.5 lbView deal
11.00$32.993 lb1Not stated—Chicken3 lbNewOtherCARNA4 Gentle Quick-Baked Air-Dried Dog Food, Chicken Recipe, 3lbView deal
11.66$34.993 lb1Not stated—Beef3 lbNewBecauseBecause It's Better Air-Dried Dog Food, Beef & Veggies, 3 LbView deal
12.00$35.993 lb1Not stated—Salmon3 lbNewBecauseBecause It's Better Air-Dried Dog Food, Salmon & Veggies, 3 LbView deal
12.50$24.992 lb1Not stated—Chicken2 lbNewFullFull Moon® Pure Protein Air Dried Dog Food Free Range Chicken Recipe 2lbView deal
12.59$25.182 lb1Not stated—Turkey2 lbNewFullFull Moon® Pure Protein Air Dried Dog Food Homestead Turkey Recipe 2lbView deal
13.50$27.002 lb1Not stated—Chicken2 lbGrain-freeNewPetPlatePetPlate Roost Rulin' Chicken FreshBaked Dry Dog Food, Gently Baked and Air-Dried Human Grade Dog Food, Formulated with Prebiotics and Postbiotics, Grain Free, No Fillers or by-Products 2lbsView deal
13.63$29.992.2 lb1Not stated—Chicken2.2 lbNewOtherA Freschi srl® Air-Dried Dog Food, Real Chicken Recipe, 2.2 lbView deal
13.63$29.992.2 lb1Not stated—Chicken2.2 lbNewOtherAir-Dried Dog Food, Premium Chicken & Duck Liver Recipe, 2.2 lbView deal
13.69$13.691 lb1Not stated—Chicken1 lbNewFullFull Moon® Pure Protein Air Dried Dog Food Free Range Chicken Recipe 1lbView deal
14.53$29.052 lb1Not stated—Lamb2 lbGrain-free High proteinNewOtherReal Meat Air Dried Dog Food w/ Real Lamb - 2lb Bag of USA-Crafted Grain-Free Real Meat Dog Food Sourced from Hormone-Free, Free-Range, Grass-Fed Lamb - Digestible, All Natural, High Protein Dog FoodView deal
14.99$29.972 lb1Not stated—Beef2 lbNewPawstruckPawstruck Air Dried Dog Food Beef Recipe, Vet Recommended, Made in USA, 2lbView deal
14.99$29.972 lb1Not stated—Chicken2 lbGrain-freeNewPawstruckPawstruck Air Dried Dog Food Chicken Recipe, Grain Free, Made in USA, 2lbView deal
14.99$14.991 lb1Not stated—Turkey1 lbNewFullFull Moon® Pure Protein Air Dried Dog Food Homestead Turkey Recipe 1lbView deal
15.00$29.992 lb1Not stated—Beef2 lbNewFullFull Moon® Pure Protein Air Dried Dog Food Ranch Raised Beef Recipe 2lbView deal
15.59$70.154.5 lb1Not stated—Beef4.5 lbNewOtherThe Pets Table Air Dried Dog Food, Beef & Berries, 4.5 lb (72 Oz)View deal
15.79$15.791 lb1Not stated—Beef1 lbNewFullFull Moon® Pure Protein Air Dried Dog Food Ranch Raised Beef Recipe 1lbView deal
16.00$128.008 lb1Not stated——8 lbNewEarthEarth Animal Wisdom Air Dried Dog Food - from the Land Recipe - 8 Lbs BagView deal
16.20$80.995 lb1Not stated—Beef5 lbHigh proteinNewRedbarnRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood High Protein Beef Recipe, Made in USA, 5 lbView deal
16.20$48.593 lb1Not stated—Beef3 lbNewOtherThe Pets Table Air Dried Dog Food, Beef & Berries, 3 lb (48 Oz)View deal
16.99$16.991 lb1Not stated—Lamb1 lbNewOtherAir-Dried Dog Food, Premium Lamb & Duck Liver Recipe, 1 lbView deal
17.08$85.385 lb1Not stated—Chicken5 lbHigh proteinNewRedbarnRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood High Protein Chicken Recipe, Made in USA, 5 lbView deal
17.09$34.182 lb1Not stated—Beef2 lbGrain-free High proteinNewTRMCTRMC Real Meat Air Dried Dog Food w/Real Beef - 2lb Bag of USA-Crafted Grain-Free Real Meat Dog Food Sourced from Hormone-Free, Free-Range, Grass-Fed Beef - Digestible, All Natural, High Protein BeefView deal
17.09$34.182 lb1Not stated—Chicken2 lbGrain-free High proteinNewTRMCTRMC Real Meat Air Dried Dog Food w/Real USA Chicken - 2lb Bag of Grain-Free Real Meat Dog Food Sourced from Free-Range, Cage-Free Chicken - Digestible, All Natural, High Protein ChickenView deal
17.49$17.491 lb1Not stated—Chicken1 lbNewOtherA Freschi srl® Air-Dried Dog Food, Real Chicken Recipe, 1 lbView deal
17.50$34.992 lb1Not stated——2 lbNewEarthEarth Animal Wisdom Air Dried Dog Food - from the Sea Recipe - 2 Lbs BagView deal
17.50$34.992 lb1Not stated———NewWinnieWinnie Lou The Canine Co. Air-Dried Dog Food (Surf & Turf)View deal
17.67$53.003 lb1Not stated—Chicken3 lbNewOtherThe Pets Table Air Dried Dog Food, Chicken & Sweet Potato, 3 lb (48 Oz)View deal
18.00$35.992 lb1Not stated—Beef2 lbHigh proteinNewRedbarnRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood High Protein Beef Recipe, Made in USA, 2 lbView deal
19.40$38.792 lb1Not stated—Beef2 lbGrain-freeNewOnlyOnly Natural Pet MaxMeat Air Dried Beef Dry Dog Food Grain Free, 2 lbView deal
19.58$58.753 lb1Not stated—Lamb3 lbNewGrandmaGrandma Mae's Country Naturals RawTernative Air Dried Dog Food. (3LB Lamb & Lamb Organs)View deal
19.97$19.971 lb1Not stated—Beef1 lbNewOtherThe Pets Table Air Dried Dog Food, Beef & Berries, 1 lb (16 Oz)View deal
19.97$19.971 lb1Not stated—Chicken1 lbNewOtherThe Pets Table Air Dried Dog Food, Chicken & Sweet Potato, 1 lb (16 Oz)View deal
19.97$19.971 lb1Not stated—Lamb1 lbNewOtherThe Pets Table Air Dried Dog Food, Lamb & Beef, 1 lb (16 Oz)View deal
19.97$19.971 lb1Not stated—Salmon1 lbNewOtherThe Pets Table Air Dried Dog Food, Salmon & Whitefish, 1 lb (16 Oz)View deal
19.97$19.971 lb1Not stated—Turkey1 lbNewOtherThe Pets Table Air Dried Dog Food, Turkey & Spinach, 1 lb (16 Oz)View deal
19.98$39.952 lb1Not stated—Beef2 lbNewGrandGrand Future Air-Dried Dog Food, 0% Starch Human-Grade Grass-Fed Beef (2lb)View deal
19.99$19.991 lb1Not stated—Salmon1 lbNewOtherA Freschi srl® Air-Dried Dog Food, Buffalo & Salmon Recipe, 1 lbView deal
20.00$39.992 lb1Not stated—Lamb2 lbNewOtherAir-Dried Dog Food, Single Animal Protein, Australian Lamb Recipe, 2lbView deal
20.25$40.492 lb1Not stated—Beef2 lbSensitive stomachNewRedbarnRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood Digestive Health Beef & Lamb Recipe, 2 lbView deal
20.25$40.492 lb1Puppy—Chicken2 lbNewRedbarnRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood Dog Food Healthy Puppy Chicken Recipe, 2 lbView deal
22.49$22.491 lb1Not stated—Venison1 lbNewOtherAir-Dried Dog Food, Premium Venison & Duck Liver Recipe, 1 lbView deal
22.50$44.992 lb1Not statedSmall breedChicken2 lbNewRedbarnRedbarn Air Dried Powerfood Small Breed Chicken & Blueberry Recipe, 2lbView deal
22.73$199.988.8 lb1Not stated—Lamb8.8 lbGrain-freeNewZiwi PeakZIWI Peak Air-Dried Dog Food, Lamb, Grain-Free, 8.8 lbView deal
22.73$199.988.8 lb1Not stated—Beef8.8 lbGrain-freeNewZiwi PeakZIWI Peak Air-Dried Dog Food, Beef, Grain-Free, 8.8 lbView deal
24.18$108.804.5 lb1Not statedAll breedsChicken4.5 lbNewSundaysSundays for Dogs Air Dried Dry Dog Food for All Breeds - Chicken, 72ozView deal
24.50$48.992 lb1Not stated—Fish2 lbGrain-freeNewOpen FarmOpen Farm Air Dried Dog Food, Grain-Free Pollock & Lamb Recipe, 2lb BagView deal
26.25$104.994 lb1Not stated—Beef4 lbNewBadlandsBadlands Ranch Air-Dried Beef Dog Food, 87% Real Meat, 64 ozView deal
27.26$59.982.2 lb1Not stated—Beef2.2 lbGrain-freeNewZiwi PeakZIWI Peak Air-Dried Dog Food, Beef, Grain-Free, 2.2 lbView deal
27.26$59.982.2 lb1Not stated—Chicken2.2 lbGrain-freeNewZiwi PeakZIWI Peak Air-Dried Dog Food, Chicken, Grain-Free, 2.2 lbView deal
27.38$61.602.3 lb1Not statedAll breedsChicken2.3 lbNewSundaysSundays for Dogs Air Dried Dry Dog Food for All Breeds - Chicken, 36ozView deal
28.66$42.991.5 lb1Not stated—Chicken1.5 lbNewBadlandsBadlands Ranch Air-Dried Chicken Dog Food, 87% Real Meat, 24 ozView deal
28.66$42.991.5 lb1Not stated—Beef1.5 lbNewBadlandsBadlands Ranch Air-Dried Beef Dog Food, 87% Real Meat, 24 ozView deal
28.66$42.991.5 lb1Not stated—Beef1.5 lbNewChuckChuck Norris Power Foods Air-Dried Dog Food, Beef, 24ozView deal
28.66$42.991.5 lb1Not stated—Chicken1.5 lbNewChuckChuck Norris Power Foods Air-Dried Dog Food, Chicken, 24ozView deal
28.99$28.991 lb1Not stated—Fish1 lbGrain-freeNewOpen FarmOpen Farm Air Dried Dog Food, Grain-Free Pollock & Lamb Recipe, 1lb BagView deal
29.46$29.461 lb1Not stated—Beef1 lbGrain-free High proteinNewZEALZEAL Canada Air-Dried Beef Recipe for Dogs - High Protein, Natural Superfoods, Nutrient Rich, No Fillers, Grain Free, Complete & Balanced (Beef, 1 lb)View deal
29.98$29.981 lb1Not stated—Beef1 lbGrain-freeNewZiwi PeakZIWI Peak Air-Dried Dog Food, Beef, Grain-Free, 1 lbView deal
29.98$29.981 lb1Not stated—Lamb1 lbGrain-freeNewZiwi PeakZIWI Peak Air-Dried Dog Food, Lamb, Grain-Free, 1 lbView deal
29.98$29.981 lb1Not stated—Chicken1 lbGrain-freeNewZiwi PeakZIWI Peak Air-Dried Dog Food, Chicken, Grain-Free, 1 lbView deal
29.98$29.981 lb1Not stated—Lamb1 lbGrain-freeNewZiwi PeakZIWI Peak Air-Dried Dog Food, Tripe & Lamb, Grain-Free, 1 lbView deal
29.98$29.981 lb1Not stated—Fish1 lbGrain-freeNewZiwi PeakZIWI Peak Air-Dried Dog Food, Mackerel & Lamb, Grain-Free, 1 lbView deal
29.99$29.991 lb1Not stated—Beef1 lbNewRawTernativeRawTernative Air-Dried Dog Food, Beef & Beef Organs Recipe, 1 lbView deal
29.99$29.991 lb1Not stated——1 lbGrain-freeNewOpen FarmOpen Farm Air Dried Dog Food, Grain-Free Surf & Turf Recipe, 1lb BagView deal
30.58$34.401.1 lb1Not statedAll breedsChicken1.1 lbNewSundaysSundays for Dogs Air Dried Dry Dog Food for All Breeds - Chicken, 18ozView deal
31.59$31.591 lb1All life stagesSmall breedLamb1 lbNewRawzRawz Air Dried Small Dog Food, Lamb Recipe with Goat's Milk, Pre-Probiotics, Synthetic Free, 96% Meat, All Life Stages (16 Ounces, Lamb)View deal
33.92$29.6814 oz1Puppy—Chicken0.88 lbNewZiwi PeakZIWI Peak® Air-Dried Chicken & Lamb Recipe for Puppies (14oz)View deal
34.53$51.801.5 lb1Not stated—Lamb1.5 lbNewBadlandsBadlands Ranch Air-Dried Lamb & Venison Dog Food, 87% Meat, 24 ozView deal
34.86$34.861 lb1Not stated—Salmon1 lbGrain-freeNewZEALZEAL Canada Air-Dried Salmon & Duck Recipe for Dogs - Superfood Omega-3 Rich, Dual-Protein, Grain Free, No Fillers, Complete Nutrition (Salmon & Duck, 1 lb)View deal

Price charts

Value map: pack size against price

$0$10$20$30$40$500246810Larger packs, lower price per lbWeight of one pack (lb)Price per lb

Each dot is one listing; 1 is off the chart (larger than 10 lb or priced above $50.00/lb). 71 of 72 listings state a pack weight. Among listings at or above the median pack weight (2 lb), the cheapest is Redbarn Air Dried Powerfood Fusion Kibble Grain Free Sky Mix Recipe 3.5 lb at $6.06/lb.

How prices are spread

05101520Median $19.97$10$20$30Price per lbListings

Half of the 72 listings cost between $15.59 and $27.38 per lb; the median is $19.97. A listing in the left-hand bars is cheap for this category.

Price per lb by main protein

$0$20$40ChickenBeefLamb

Chicken has the lowest median ($19.97/lb) and Lamb the highest ($22.73/lb). Proteins with fewer than 5 listings are left out.

How to choose air-dried dog food

What to look for

  • Total weight: air-dried foods are often sold in 1 to 5 lb bags. The $/lb column compares them with larger bags fairly.
  • Complete meal or topper: check whether the listing is a complete diet or meant to be mixed with other food.
  • Pack counts: some listings are multi-bag packs. The Pack column shows how many bags are included.
  • Ingredient label: we read the protein and diet words from the title, so check the full label on Amazon.
  • Your dog's own needs come first: age, size, activity, allergies and health conditions all affect what suits a dog, so talk to your vet about diet before you change foods.

Suits

Owners who want a dried, shelf-stable food with a short ingredient focus.

May not suit

Price per pound is your main concern. Kibble costs much less per lb.

Air-dried price snapshot

Most listed brands

BrandListingsCheapestMedian
Redbarn10$4.90$16.64
Ziwi Peak10$22.73$29.98
Full6$12.50$14.34
Badlands4$26.25$28.66
Sundays3$24.18$27.38
Open Farm3$24.50$28.99

Quick facts

  • Middle 80% of prices: $12.50 to $29.98 per lb
  • Typical listing: 2 lb for $33.59
  • 19 brands with listings here
  • Median pack size: 2 lb (71 listings state one)
  • 89% of listings name a main protein
  • 33% are labeled grain-free

How Air-dried compares

CategoryListingsCheapestMedianvs Air-dried
Air-dried (this page)72$4.90$19.97—
Dry kibble1572$0.56$3.41−83%
Wet / canned554$1.12$4.95−75%
Toppers and mixers178$3.95$11.12−44%
Adult480$0.56$3.75−81%
Grain-free474$1.70$5.25−74%
All dog food2,553$0.56$4.32−78%

Median price per lb across current listings. "vs" shows each row's median against Air-dried.

Frequently asked questions

How does air-dried dog food compare with kibble on price?

In our listings the median for air-dried food is $19.97 per lb, against $3.41 per lb for dry food.

What is the difference between air-dried and freeze-dried dog food?

Both remove water so the food keeps without refrigeration. Freeze-drying freezes the food and removes water under vacuum, while air-drying uses gentle warm air. The price per pound differs by product; compare the medians on each page.

How much does air-dried dog food cost per lb?

Across 72 listings, the middle 80% range from about $12.50 to $29.98 per lb, with a median of $19.97. Prices change often, so check the current price on Amazon before you buy.

What is the cheapest air-dried dog food per lb right now?

At the last update it is Redbarn Air Dried Powerfood Fusion Kibble Grain Free Land Mix Recipe 20 lb, at $4.90 per lb. The cheapest listing is not always the right buy, so compare pack size, food type and the label.