Air fryer deer jerky makes an awesome snack, it is low in fat, high in protein, and easily portable, perfect for hiking, packed lunches, or picnics.<\/p>\n
Deer jerky is a delicious and high-protein snack that\u2019s perfect for on-the-go. While it\u2019s traditionally made by drying out strips of meat in a dehydrator, you can also make it in an air fryer! Not only is this method faster, but it also produces jerky that\u2019s just as tender and flavorful as the original.<\/p>\n
Scrolls down for the recipe card for this air fryer deer jerky, or read on for all the details.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n The marinade in the recipe below uses a simple homemade marinade made from:<\/p>\n You can add other spices to change the flavor to your preference, try adding some chili flakes for extra heat, or a dash of liquid smoke for an earthier flavor.<\/p>\n This recipe is very simple to make, but there are a few key steps to getting it just right:<\/p>\n Remove any silverskin:<\/strong>\u00a0Cut as much of the silverskin off the venison as possible. It can make the jerky hard and difficult to eat if it is left on.<\/p>\n Slice the venison thinly:<\/strong>\u00a0The venison needs to be thinly sliced to around \u00bc inch. You will need to use a very sharp knife to get clean thin slices. It is easier to do if the venison is partially frozen, so you can place the venison roast in the freezer for forty minutes to an hour before you start.<\/p>\n Marinate the venison:<\/strong>\u00a0mix all marinade ingredients together in a large bowl, then add the sliced venison. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or ideally for 24 hours).<\/p>\n Drain the venison:<\/strong>\u00a0When it has finished marinating, drain the venison thoroughly and discard the marinade.<\/p>\n Air fry deer jerky until dehydrated:<\/strong>\u00a0Place the venison strips in the air fryer basket, and try to ensure it is not overlapping. You ca<\/p>\n n use a rack if your air fryer has one. Air fry at a low temperature (185\u00b0F\/ 85\u00b0C) until completely dehydrated.<\/p>\n This will take around 2 hours, but monitoring the jerky closely after 1\u00bd hours is best to get the cooking time just right.<\/p>\n When the jerky is ready it should bend and crack, but not break in half.<\/p>\n It needs to reach 160\u00b0F\/71\u00b0C to be safe to consume, so check with an instant-read meat thermometer to be sure it has reached this temperature.<\/strong><\/p>\nPrint<\/a><\/span>What do you need?<\/h2>\n
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