Air Fryer Deer Jerky Recipes

AIR FRYER DEER JERKY

Steps:

• Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a bowl.
• Cut venison slices into strips or squares.
• Add the venison strips to the marinade, ensure that all surfaces of the meat are covered by the marinade.
• Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator overnight or for at least 3 hours.
• Remove venison from marinade and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place meat strips in air fryer basket in a single layer - ensure it is not overlapping.
• Air fry deer jerky until completely dehydrated. Set to air fry at 210°F / 100°C for two hours, then check the jerky. If it is not completely dried out continue to air fry for 15-20 minute intervals until it is ready. It needs to reach 160°F/ 71°C to be safe [Note 1].
• When the jerky is ready, allow to cool completely and store in an air tight container.

DEER JERKY

Steps:

• Slice meat into long strips, 1 inch wide and 1/8 inch thick. In a large releasable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, ketchup, pepper, garlic powder, onion salt and salt. Place meat in, and close bag. Refrigerate overnight. Knead occasionally, to evenly distribute marinade.
• Preheat oven to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Place a pan on the bottom of oven to catch drips, or line with aluminum foil.
• Place meat strips on a rack so that they do not touch each other, and dehydrate for 6 to 8 hours in the oven, or until desired consistency is achieved.

SWEET AND SPICY VENISON JERKY

Steps:

• Whisk together the sugar, black pepper, onion powder, garlic salt, lemon juice, liquid smoke, paprika, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, teriyaki sauce, and soy sauce in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the venison strips and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Mix the venison a few times as it marinates to ensure even absorption of the marinade.
• Remove the venison strips from the marinade and squeeze off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Arrange the venison on the racks of a food dehydrator so that it does not overlap.
• Dry the venison on High until dry but still pliable, about 4 hours. The jerky should bend without breaking. Store the jerky in an airtight container or in a resealable plastic bag.