Air Fryer Beef Jerky (Print Version)
Marinated beef sirloin strips air fried for a chewy, flavorful snack with savory, smoky undertones.
# Ingredients:
→ Beef and Marinade
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1 pound beef sirloin tip steak, sliced against the grain into 1/4-inch thick strips
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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
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3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
# Steps:
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Trim sirloin steak of excess fat and gristle, then slice against the grain into 1/4-inch thick strips.
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Whisk together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
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Combine beef strips with marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
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Drain beef and lay strips on a paper towel-lined tray. Pat each strip thoroughly dry with additional paper towels.
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Place half of the beef strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket with space between pieces. Keep remaining strips covered and refrigerated.
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Air fry beef strips at 200°F for 60 minutes, checking occasionally to ensure even drying.
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Continue air frying at 200°F for an additional 60 minutes. Adjust cooking time as needed based on strip thickness and air fryer model.
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Transfer finished jerky to a container and repeat the air frying process with the remaining marinated beef.
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Allow jerky to cool completely, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 6 months.
# Notes:
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Marinating overnight enhances flavor intensity. For even drying, avoid overlapping beef strips in the air fryer basket.