Air fryer beef jerky is the best way to make beef jerky at home
Ingredients
1 lb thinly sliced beef steak (sirloin steak, round steak)
½ cup Worcestershire sauce
½ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tsp onion powder
½ tsp chili flakes, optional, or add more for spicy jerky
Instructions
- Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
- Cut beef slices into strips or squares.
- Add the beef strips to the marinade, ensure that all surfaces of the beef are covered by the marinade.
- Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 3 hours.
- Remove beef from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
- Place beef strips in air fryer basket in a single layer – ensure it is not overlapping.
- Air fry beef strips until completely dehydrated. Set to air fry at 210°F (100°C) for two hours, then check the jerky. If it is not completely dried out continue to air fry for 15-20 minute intervals until it is ready. It needs to reach 160°F/71°C [Note 2].
- When the jerky is ready, allow to cool and store in an air tight container.