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Air Fryer Beef Jerky

Tender, flavorful homemade beef jerky made easily in the air fryer with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb lean beef thinly sliced
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce low sodium
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Trim fat from beef and slice into thin strips.
  2. Mix marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  3. Marinate beef for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  4. Pat beef dry and arrange in air fryer basket.
  5. Air fry at 180°F for 2–2.5 hours, flipping every 30 minutes.
  6. Cool completely before storing.

Notes

Slice beef evenly for best texture. Store fully cooled jerky in airtight containers.