Homemade Beef Jerky Using Air Fryer (Print version)
Chewy, savory beef jerky made in the air fryer with a simple soy and brown sugar marinade. A high-protein snack without a dehydrator.
# Ingredients:
For the jerky
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1 lb (450 g) lean beef (top round, eye of round, or flank steak), trimmed
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1/3 cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
# Instructions:
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Place the trimmed beef in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up. Slice against the grain into 1/4-inch thick strips.
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Whisk the soy sauce, Worcestershire, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Add the beef and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
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Remove the beef from the marinade and lay the strips on paper towels. Blot each piece until the surface feels tacky, not wet.
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Lay the strips in a single layer inside the air fryer basket with space between them. Do not overlap. Work in batches if needed.
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Set the air fryer to its lowest temperature, ideally 160 to 180°F. Dry for 2.5 to 3 hours, flipping the strips halfway through. The beef is done when it bends and cracks slightly but does not snap in half.
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Transfer the finished jerky to a wire rack and let it cool to room temperature before storing.
# Good to know:
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for up to 1 month.