Homemade Beef Jerky Air Fryer (Print Version)
Savory beef strips air-fried for chewy, flavorful snacking with easy prep and customizable taste.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
01 -
450 g beef sirloin tip steak, thinly sliced
→ Marinade
02 -
60 ml low-sodium soy sauce
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30 ml Worcestershire sauce
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36 g brown sugar
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0.5 g garlic powder
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0.5 g onion powder
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0.5 g ground black pepper
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0.25 g red pepper flakes
# Instructions:
01 -
Slice the beef sirloin tip steak into strips, approximately 6 mm thick, cutting against the grain to enhance tenderness.
02 -
Combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until the sugar is nearly dissolved.
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Add the beef strips to the marinade and ensure an even coating. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 6 hours, ideally overnight, to maximize flavor absorption.
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Preheat the air fryer to 82°C.
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Lay the marinated beef strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring pieces do not overlap to allow optimal air circulation.
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Air fry for 120 to 180 minutes, flipping strips halfway through. Jerky is done when dry but pliable.
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Cool the jerky completely on a wire rack, then transfer to an airtight container for storage.
# Notes:
01 -
For easier slicing, freeze beef for 30 minutes prior to cutting.
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Pat beef strips dry before air frying to accelerate dehydration.
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Jerky is ready when it bends and cracks slightly but does not snap when tested.
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Store jerky in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for extended shelf life.