Air Fryer Beef Jerky is made with flank steak or top round, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar; air fry at 180°F for 240 minutes to serve 8. 80 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Freeze steak 1-2 hours for easier slicing. Slice 1/8-inch thick against the grain.
- 2
Mix marinade ingredients. Marinate beef strips 4-24 hours in the refrigerator.
- 3
Pat strips dry. Arrange in a single layer in the air fryer — don't overlap.
- 4
Air fry at 180°F for 3-4 hours, checking every hour, until dried and pliable but not brittle.
- 5
Cool completely before storing in airtight containers. Keeps 1-2 weeks.
Tip: Partially freezing the steak makes thin slicing much easier. Against the grain = tender jerky; with the grain = tough jerky. The jerky should bend without breaking — if it snaps, it's overdone. Pat the strips very dry for best results.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 240 minutes vs ~432 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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