Beef Jerky In The Air Fryer - It Works!

beef

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: pork

Turkey is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while coconut aminos is lower in sodium.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

liquid smoke

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: smoked salt

Smoked paprika adds flavor without liquid.

Trim the fat off the eye of round beef.

Cut the beef into two pieces for easier slicing.

Freeze the beef for about an hour to firm it up.

Slice the beef into strips, cutting with the grain to achieve a tougher texture.

Place the beef slices in a bowl and coat them with Texas Cowboy rub, ensuring even coverage on both sides.

Prepare the air fryer by checking if it can accommodate racks for more capacity.

Arrange the beef strips on the racks of the air fryer, ensuring they are not overcrowded.

Set the air fryer to dehydrate at a temperature of 160°F (70°C) for three hours.

After 90 minutes, rotate the racks for even drying.

Check the jerky at the three-hour mark to assess doneness.

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