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 spicy snack as the chicken needs time to marinate and air-fry.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Additional Time:
16 hrs
Total Time:
17 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 skewers
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 (5 ounce) boneless chicken breasts, cut into strips

  • ½ cup mojo criollo marinade (such as Goya®)

  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

  • 6 wooden skewers

Directions

  1. Combine chicken strips, marinade, and Cajun seasoning in a resealable plastic bag. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.

  2. Measure skewers to fit across the air fryer basket, slightly overlapping the edge. Trim off excess length.

  3. Preheat the air fryer to 180 degrees F (80 degrees C) for 10 minutes.

  4. Thread chicken strips onto skewers, leaving room in between each strip, while the air fryer is preheating.

  5. 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.

  6. Increase temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) and air fry for an additional 15 minutes.

  7. Remove strips to a paper towel-lined storage container. Seal. Allow to rest overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

54 Calories
1g Fat
0g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 181mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 10g 20%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 90mg 2%

* 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.