Description
Tender and flavorful homemade beef jerky made easily in an air fryer with a savory-sweet marinade. No dehydrator required!
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef (sirloin tip or round), thinly sliced
- ¼ cup low‑sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional pinch of red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Slice the beef thinly across the grain, about ⅛–¼ inch thick.
- Whisk together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Marinate the beef strips in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the air fryer to 160 °F (71 °C).
- Arrange the beef strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Air fry for 3 to 4 hours, checking for doneness at the 3-hour mark.
- Let the jerky rest and cool to complete the drying process.
Notes
- Use lean cuts like sirloin tip or top round to avoid excess fat and ensure proper drying.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for preferred heat level.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
