Best 4 Spicy Chicken Jerky In The Air Fryer Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy way to make delicious, spicy chicken jerky in the air fryer, you've come to the right place. This versatile kitchen appliance can be used to create a variety of healthy and flavorful dishes, and chicken jerky is no exception. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy this tasty and nutritious snack that's perfect for on-the-go or as a pre-workout fuel.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY CHICKEN JERKY IN THE AIR FRYER



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Chicken jerky? Who knew? And who knew you could make jerky in an air fryer? Plan ahead for this snack as the chicken needs time to marinate and air fry.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Jerky Recipes

Time 17h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 (5 ounce) boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips
½ cup mojo criollo marinade (such as Goya®)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
wooden skewers

Steps:

  • Combine chicken strips, marinade, and Cajun seasoning in a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or up to overnight.
  • Measure skewers to fit across the air fryer basket, slightly overlapping the edge. Trim off excess length.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) for 10 minutes.
  • Thread chicken strips onto skewers, leaving room in between each strip, while the air fryer is preheating.
  • Air fry for 1 hour 15 minutes. Adjust cooking time as most air fryers have a maximum setting of 30 minutes. Rearrange the skewers during the reset time.
  • Increase temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) and air fry for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Remove strips to a paper towel-lined storage container. Seal. Allow to rest overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 26.8 mg, Fat 1.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 181.3 mg

AIR FRYER BEEF JERKY



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Jerky is a purely addictive health snack. Whip up a batch in a fraction of the time using the air fryer.

Provided by DanaAngeloWhite

Categories     Meat

Time P1DT4h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces top sirloin beef
1 garlic clove, minced
1 inch piece fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
1 tablespoon chili paste (such as Sambal Oelek)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar

Steps:

  • Using a sharp knife, thinly slice beef and place in a resealable bag.
  • In a bowl, combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar chili paste and rice vinegar; whisk well.
  • Pour marinade into bag, seal and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 or up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to cook, remove pieces of beef from a marinade and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Preheat air fryer to 160-degrees. Place beef in basket and cook for 3 to 4 hours. Checking the jerky periodically for desired doneness. Allow to cool completely and then store in an airtight container.
  • Serves: 8; Calories: 69 ; Total Fat: 3 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Total Carbohydrate: 1 gram; Sugars: 1 gram; Protein: 10 grams; Sodium: 160 milligrams; Cholesterol: 26 milligrams; Fiber: 0 gram.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2.7, Sodium 133.4, Carbohydrate 0.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.2

AIR FRYER OVEN BUFFALO CHICKEN JERKY STICKS



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If you love Buffalo chicken, then you'll want to dehydrate some jerky to take with you on your next hiking adventure or camping trip. Store in an airtight container. After 3 days, refrigerate any leftover sticks for up to 5 days.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Jerky Recipes

Time 10h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground chicken
¼ cup cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon pink curing salt
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®)

Steps:

  • Combine ground chicken, 1/4 cup cayenne pepper sauce, sea salt, pepper, celery seed, garlic powder, onion powder, and pink curing salt in a large bowl; mix until evenly combined. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Use a jerky gun to form sticks of the meat mixture on air fryer oven racks.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Place racks into the air fryer and set timer for 2 hours. Flip the sticks over using a fork. Brush remaining 2 tablespoons cayenne pepper sauce over the tops. Air fry for 30 minutes more.
  • Let cool completely and transfer to an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 2.5 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 653.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

SPICY AIR-FRYER CHICKEN BREASTS



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My family adores this chicken recipe. The coating keeps the chicken nice and moist, and with the taste enhanced by marinating, the result is delicious. -Stephanie Otten, Byron Center, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
8 bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed (8 ounces each)
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add chicken and turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour or overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Combine remaining ingredients in a shallow dish and stir to combine. Add chicken, 1 piece at a time, and turn to coat. Place in a single layer on greased tray in air-fryer basket. Cook until a thermometer reads 170°, about 20 minutes, turning halfway through cooking. Return all chicken to air fryer and cook to heat through, 2-3 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 41g protein.

Tips:

  • For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. They are more flavorful and tender than chicken breasts.
  • If you don't have an air fryer, you can cook the jerk chicken in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes.
  • Serve the jerk chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice and beans, coleslaw, or roasted vegetables.
  • For a spicier jerk chicken, add more Scotch bonnet peppers to the marinade.
  • If you don't like spicy food, you can omit the Scotch bonnet peppers from the marinade.

Conclusion:

Spicy jerk chicken in the air fryer is an easy and delicious way to enjoy this classic Caribbean dish. The jerk marinade infuses the chicken with bold flavors, and the air fryer cooks it to perfection. Serve with your favorite sides for a complete meal that will leave you satisfied.

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