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Air Fryer Beef Jerky

Easy homemade air fryer beef jerky made with lean beef and a flavorful marinade.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 6 snacks
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef Jerky Marinade
  • 1.5 lb lean beef thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Slice beef thinly against the grain.
  2. Whisk marinade ingredients together.
  3. Marinate beef for at least 4 hours.
  4. Pat beef dry before cooking.
  5. Air fry at 180°F for 2–3 hours, flipping once.
  6. Cool completely before storing.

Notes

Slice evenly for consistent drying.