My question is about drying the macarons vs not drying?

I wouldn't skip the drying, from what I understand it's important in making the batter spread out into the "feet" instead of spreading up and/or cracking. But this blog has a good explanation, and humidity troubleshooting: https://www.indulgewithmimi.com/macaron-shells-wont-dry/

What worked best for me when I lived in a very humid environment was using a dehumidifier. Another suggestion the link above suggested was a rangetop fan like those set above stovetops.