Air-Fried Beef Jerky
Air-Fried Beef Jerky delivers a tender-chewy bite with concentrated beef flavor, balanced by salty soy, tangy Worcestershire, and a whisper of smoke. It’s a great make-ahead snack for hikes, road trips, or game-day grazing, offering satisfying protein and classic jerky taste without heating up the oven.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Air-Fried Beef Jerky, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 26 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 77 / 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.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Place steak strips, soy sauce, steak seasoning, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke in a resealable plastic bag and marinate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 2
Measure the skewers to span the air fryer basket, allowing them to overlap the edge slightly, and trim off any extra length.
- 3
Preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
- 4
While the air fryer preheats, thread the beef strips onto the skewers, leaving space between each strip.
- 5
Air fry for 2 hours; adjust the timing since many air fryers have a 30-minute maximum setting, and rearrange the skewers during each reset.
- 6
Lower the temperature to 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) and air fry for 15 more minutes.
- 7
Transfer the strips to a paper towel-lined storage container, seal it, and let them rest overnight before serving.
- Calories 180.72 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 26.37 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 2.11 g 1%
- Total Fat 7.11 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 3.04 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 75.98 mg High 25%
- Sodium 126.28 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Total Sugars 1.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 35.12 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.94 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 407.82 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.16 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.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Air Fried Beef Jerky is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 2 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Liquid Smoke, Sirloin Steak, and Steak Seasoning. Each serving provides about 180.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Air-Fried Beef Jerky made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Liquid Smoke, Sirloin Steak, Steak Seasoning, Worcestershire Sauce. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Air-Fried Beef Jerky?
- About 2 hrs 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 180.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Air-Fried Beef Jerky easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 5 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Air-Fried Beef Jerky healthy?
- Air-Fried Beef Jerky has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 180.72 calories and 26.37 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 126.28 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.04 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish and Soy, 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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