Smoky Maple Beef Jerky
This smoky maple beef jerky combines tender sirloin strips with a sweet-savory marinade of soy, Worcestershire, and pure maple syrup. Slowly air-fried at a low temperature, it turns into chewy, flavorful bites perfect for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
- 1 lb beef sirloin tip steak thinly sliced against the grain
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for heat
Instructions
- Place the steak in the freezer for 20–30 minutes to firm up, then slice into thin ¼-inch strips against the grain.
- In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, Worcestershire, maple syrup, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Add beef strips, coat well, cover, and refrigerate overnight or at least 6 hours. Arrange the marinated strips in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook at 180°F (82°C) for 2–3 hours, flipping halfway, until dry but slightly pliable.
- Cool completely on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or a week in the fridge.