{"id":3438,"date":"2023-09-05T17:48:56","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T17:48:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/?p=3438"},"modified":"2023-09-05T17:49:27","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T17:49:27","slug":"3438-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/3438-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Air fryer Chicken Jerky"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re all familiar with beef and turkey jerky, but chicken jerky is far less common. While it\u2019s difficult to fill the shoes of beef jerky in terms of chewiness, chicken is great for making extra lean jerky and very budget friendly. And making Traeger jerky produces an awesome smoky flavor that\u2019s hard to replicate with only dehydrated jerky.<\/p>\n<p>That said, I\u2019ll also show you how to make chicken jerky without a smoker by using the dehydrator function of an air fryer. Keep reading to learn all about jerky marinades, how to make jerky on a Traeger, and how to make it without a smoker.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Marinade for Chicken Jerky<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>You can go so many different directions for jerky marinades, but I kept it simple with only three ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bachan\u2019s Japanese Barbecue Sauce<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The same sauce from our BBQ chicken fried rice recipe, this stuff is amazing. It provides salty, umami, and sweet flavors all at once.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sriracha<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 You could substitute this for chili garlic sauce or other chili pastes like gochujang, sambal oelek, or harissa. Think: spicy, fermented, aromatic (garlic\/ginger), etc.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rice Vinegar<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Acidity to tenderize. Read our Traeger fajitas post for more marinade science.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Most marinades for jerky include soy sauce for its glutamic acid content and salty, umami flavor. You\u2019ll also find other components like Worcestershire sauce, honey, vinegars, salt, black pepper, and other dried spices and herbs.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Make Jerky in an Instant Vortex Pro Air Fryer<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>I referenced the Instant Pot\u2019s recipe for ultimate beef jerky in the Vortex Pro for time and temperature recommendations, and they were on the money. Three hours, switching the racks halfway through cooking, at 160\u00baF using the dehydrate function made perfect chicken jerky.<\/p>\n<p>Making jerky in an air fryer is a great hack, in my opinion. Clean up is much easier than the grill, and you can easily switch from the dehydrate function to the bake function at the end to take the jerky to a food safety recommended internal temperature of 165\u00baF.<\/p>\n<p>One downside of using the air fryer method is the lack of true smoke flavor. If you\u2019re comfortable with the ingredients, consider adding something like liquid smoke to your marinade to mimic the smoky flavor.<\/p>\n<div id=\"quads-ad8451\" class=\"quads-location quads-ad8451 \">\n<div id=\"protag-in_content\" data-template=\"site\">\n<div id=\"protag-in_content_div_protag-in_content\">\n<div class=\"proads-space\" data-type=\"banner\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\"protag-in_content-ad-unit\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/162717810,22951850555\/allguiderecipes.info\/in_content_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>And that\u2019s a wrap. I\u2019ve included notes and additional resources about safe jerky storage in the recipe card\u2019s notes section below. If you have any other questions, I\u2019ll do my best to help out in the comments. I hope you enjoy your chicken jerky!<\/p>\n<div id=\"tasty-recipes-8674\" class=\"tasty-recipes tasty-recipes-8674 tasty-recipes-display tasty-recipes-has-image\">\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">Air fryer Chicken Jerky<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<div class=\"mv-create-description\">\n<p>Sweet and spicy chicken jerky two ways\u2014smoked on a Traeger grill and dehydrated in the Instant Vortex Pro air fryer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"author\"><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Author:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Julia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"prep-time\"><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Prep Time:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">15 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Cook Time:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">3 hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"total-time\"><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Total Time:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">3 hours 15 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"yield\"><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Yield:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\"><span data-amount=\"6\">6<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield-scale\"><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>x<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"category\"><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Category:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"tasty-recipes-category\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Chicken<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cuisine\"><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\">Cuisine:<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"tasty-recipes-cuisine\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">American<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span>\u00a0pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, frozen for\u00a0<span data-amount=\"30\">30<\/span>\u2013<span data-amount=\"60\">60<\/span>\u00a0minutes or thawed from frozen for\u00a0<span data-amount=\"60\">60<\/span>\u00a0minutes<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/4 cup<\/span>\u00a0(<span data-amount=\"76\" data-unit=\"g\">76g<\/span>) Bachan\u2019s Japanese Barbecue Sauce (or a 3:1 mix of BBQ sauce and soy sauce)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">2 Tablespoons<\/span>\u00a0(<span data-amount=\"30\" data-unit=\"g\">30g<\/span>) Sriracha<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"tablespoon\">1 Tablespoon<\/span>\u00a0(<span data-amount=\"15\" data-unit=\"g\">15g<\/span>) Rice Vinegar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipe-instructions\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-1\">Slice the chicken lengthwise into 1\/8\u2033 to 1\/4\u2033 slices, aiming for a consistent thickness. Trim and discard any excess fat and connective tissue.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-2\">Mix the marinade ingredients together and toss with the chicken in a resealable bag or bowl you can tightly cover. Marinate for at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-3\">When ready to cook, strain the chicken and discard any excess marinade.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>For Traeger Smoked Jerky<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-4\">Preheat the Traeger to 200\u00baF before adding the chicken slices directly to the grill grates. Leave enough space between pieces for adequate air flow.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-5\">Smoke for 2.5 to 3 hours or until the jerky bends without any moisture seeping out or breaking\/snapping. It should have a dry and leathery appearance and you should see white fibers when tearing the jerky apart.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>For Instant Vortex Pro Jerky<\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-6\">Add the chicken to the trays\/baskets and set the dehydrator function to 160\u00baF for 3 hours.<\/li>\n<li id=\"instruction-step-7\">Switch the trays halfway through cooking and use the same cues as above for telling when the jerky is done.\u00a0<em>See the notes below for a post-treatment method and food safety best practices.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<h4>Food Safety Notes<\/h4>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165\u00baF, you can place the finished jerky in a 250\u00baF to 275\u00baF oven for 5-10 minutes. Keep a close eye and check with a food thermometer often to avoid burning the jerky.<\/p>\n<p>You can also steam or bake the chicken in its marinade to an internal temperature of 165\u00baF\u00a0<strong>before<\/strong>\u00a0smoking or drying.<\/p>\n<h4>Storage Notes<\/h4>\n<p>Let the chicken jerky fully cool to room temperature and press between paper towels to remove any excess moisture before packaging for storage. Store in an airtight container or vacuum sealed container.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cProperly dried and treated (pre-heating or post-heating) jerky can safely be stored for up to two weeks at room temperature or three to six months in the refrigerator. For highest food quality, store in a cool and dry location.\u201d \u2013 Ohio State University Extension<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re all familiar with beef and turkey jerky, but chicken jerky is far less common. While it\u2019s difficult to fill the shoes of beef jerky in terms of chewiness, chicken is great for making extra lean jerky and very budget friendly. And making Traeger jerky produces an awesome smoky flavor that\u2019s hard to replicate with only dehydrated jerky. That said, I\u2019ll also show you how to make chicken jerky without a smoker by using the dehydrator function of an air fryer. Keep reading to learn all about jerky marinades, how to make jerky on a Traeger, and how to make <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3439,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","has_thumb"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3438"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3438\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3441,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3438\/revisions\/3441"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3439"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/airfryer-tips.us\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}