Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky

Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky is one of the easiest ways to make a healthy, high-protein snack right at home. Forget expensive store-bought jerky—this homemade version is flavorful, customizable, and much cheaper. Using your air fryer oven, you can dehydrate thin slices of beef into delicious jerky in just a few hours.

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Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Jerky Recipe

• Simple Ingredients – Just beef, marinade, and your air fryer.

• Healthier Snack – No preservatives, no excess sugar.

• Budget-Friendly – Way cheaper than store-bought jerky.

• Customizable Flavors – Sweet, spicy, smoky—your choice.

Ingredients “Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky”

• 1 lb lean beef (flank steak, sirloin, or round)

• ¼ cup soy sauce

• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions “Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky”

1. Prep the Beef: Slice beef into thin strips (freeze for 30 minutes first for easier cutting).

2. Marinate: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, Worcestershire, honey, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add beef strips, cover, and marinate for 6–12 hours in the fridge.

3. Arrange in Air Fryer Oven: Lay beef strips in a single layer on the racks.

4. Cook: Set air fryer oven to 175°F (80°C) and cook for 2–4 hours. Flip halfway through.

5. Check Doneness: Jerky should be dry, slightly chewy, and bend without breaking.

6. Cool & Store: Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Storage Tips “Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky”

• Store in an airtight container at room temp for 1 week.

• Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

• Freeze for up to 3 months.

Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky

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A simple and healthy way to make flavorful beef jerky at home using an air fryer oven.

• Author: helth-recipe
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 240 minutes
• Total Time: 270 minutes
• Yield: 4 servings 1x
• Category: Snack
• Method: Air Frying
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Protein-rich

Ingredients

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• 1 lb lean beef (flank steak, sirloin, or round)
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Prep the Beef: Slice beef into thin strips (freeze for 30 minutes first for easier cutting).
2. Marinate: In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, Worcestershire, honey, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Add beef strips, cover, and marinate for 6–12 hours in the fridge.
3. Arrange in Air Fryer Oven: Lay beef strips in a single layer on the racks.
4. Cook: Set air fryer oven to 175°F (80°C) and cook for 120–240 minutes. Flip halfway through.
5. Check Doneness: Jerky should be dry, slightly chewy, and bend without breaking.
6. Cool & Store: Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temp for 1 week; refrigerate for up to 2 weeks; freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 serving
• Calories: 220
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 800mg
• Fat: 8g
• Saturated Fat: 3g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 8g
• Fiber: 0g
• Protein: 34g
• Cholesterol: 70mg