Air Fryer Beef Jerky

Air Fryer Beef Jerky

135 min
10 servings

Air fryer beef jerky is the best way to make beef jerky at home. Simple and straight-forward, tasty and nutritious. And the best part? No dehydrator required.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb thinly sliced beef steak (sirloin steak, round steak) [Note 1]
  • ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp chili flakes, optional, or add more for spicy jerky

Directions

  1. 1

    Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Cut beef slices into strips or squares.

  3. 3

    Add the beef strips to the marinade, ensure that all surfaces of the beef are covered by the marinade.

  4. 4

    Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 3 hours.

  5. 5

    Remove beef from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.

  6. 6

    Place beef strips in air fryer basket in a single layer – ensure it is not overlapping.

  7. 7

    Air fry beef strips until completely dehydrated. Set to air fry at 210°F (100°C) for two hours, then check the jerky. If it is not completely dried out continue to air fry for 15-20 minute intervals until it is ready. It needs to reach 160°F/71°C [Note 2].

  8. 8

    When the jerky is ready, allow to cool and store in an air tight container.