How to Make Air Fryer Steak Jerky - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love jerky but are tired of the unhealthy options available at the grocery store, then this Air Fryer Steak Jerky recipe is for you. Not only is it simple to make, but it's also a much healthier alternative to the processed versions you find in stores. Plus, by making your own jerky at home, you can control the quality of the ingredients and tailor the flavors to your own preferences.

Using an air fryer to make steak jerky is a game changer. The result is a delicious, tender, a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef sirloin steak, cut into thin strips
  • ¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon steak seasoning
  • 1 ½ teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
  • skewers

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 16 hrs
  • Total Time: 18 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine steak strips, soy sauce, steak seasoning, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke in a resealable plastic bag. Marinate for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Measure skewers to fit across the air fryer basket, slightly overlapping the edge. Trim off excess length.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
  • Thread beef strips onto skewers, leaving room in between each strip, while the air fryer is preheating.
  • Air fry for 2 hours. Adjust cooking time as most air fryers have a maximum setting of 30 minutes. Rearrange the skewers during the reset time.
  • Reduce temperature to 180 degrees F (80 degrees C). Air fry for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove strips to a paper towel-lined storage container. Seal. Allow to rest overnight before serving.
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 39mg
    • Sodium: 1277mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 4g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 321mg