Insanely Delicious Air Fryer Pork Jerky Recipe

This pork jerky recipe is made in an air fryer. Pork jerky stores well, so it’s a perfect snack for camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, or any outdoor activity. I typically leave the jerky making to my husband, but I got an air fryer and decided to try it myself. While it does take time, the dehydrator method he uses takes much longer. This method was easy and the jerky was full of flavor — overall, I was impressed! Store jerky in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 30 days.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
3 hrs
Additional Time:
16 hrs
Total Time:
19 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
35
Yield:
35 strips

Ingredients

  • 2poundsground pork

  • 1tablespoonsesame oil

  • 1tablespoonSriracha

  • 1tablespoonsoy sauce

  • 1tablespoonrice vinegar

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoonblack pepper

  • ½teaspoononion powder

  • ½teaspoonpink curing salt

Cooking Directions

  1. Mix ground pork, sesame oil, Sriracha, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, onion powder, and curing salt together in a large bowl until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.

  2. Using a jerky gun, form as many sticks as you can fit on all three of the air fryer oven racks. They will shrink almost immediately, so put them close together and utilize the full length of the racks. (I was able to get 21 sticks the first time.) Cover and refrigerate any leftover pork mixture.

  3. Set the air fryer to 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). Place all 3 racks in the oven and cook for 1 hour.

  4. Remove racks from the oven, blot any excess moisture with paper towels, flip each stick, and cook for 1 more hour. Repeat once more.

  5. Transfer jerky sticks to a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Cover with another layer of paper towels and let sit out until dried, about 8 hours.

  6. Meanwhile, repeat Steps 2 through 5 to make remaining jerky with leftover pork mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe35
Calories57
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
4g
5%
Saturated Fat
1g
7%
Cholesterol
17mg
6%
Sodium
123mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Protein
5g
Vitamin C
0mg
1%
Calcium
4mg
0%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
66mg
1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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