Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky
Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky delivers deeply savory, concentrated beef flavor with a satisfyingly chewy bite. Marinated and cured slices dry low and slow in the air fryer for a portable snack that’s great for road trips, hikes, or game day nibbling. Expect a balanced, seasoned finish and a clean beef taste that keeps well in an airtight container.
- Prep9 hrs 10 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactGood
- 74 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 79
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 37
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the beef, jerky seasoning, and 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons cure into a large bowl. Massage the beef with your hands until evenly mixed. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat the air fryer to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Arrange the beef slices on the rack, ensuring they do not overlap.
- 3
Air fry for 3 hours. Open the air fryer and let the beef rest for 1 hour to finish drying and cooling. Store in an airtight container.
- Calories 656.23 kcal High 33%
- Protein 24.35 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 25.93 g 9%
- Total Fat 56.9 g High 73%
- Saturated Fat 4.08 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.09 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 70.24 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 16.24 g Good Source 58%
- Total Sugars 4.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.75 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 309.9 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 4.19 mg Good Source 23%
- Potassium 833.21 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 0.55 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky is made with 4 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 12 hrs 10 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Dried Thyme, Garlic Dressing Mix, Jerk Seasoning, and Sliced Almonds. Each serving provides about 656.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Thyme, Garlic Dressing Mix, Jerk Seasoning, Sliced Almonds. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky?
- About 12 hrs 10 mins in total: 9 hrs 10 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 656.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 4 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky healthy?
- Air Fryer Oven Beef Jerky has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 656.23 calories and 24.35 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 4.08 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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