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Air Fryer Sweet And Spicy BBQ Chicken Jerky Recipe
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Air Fryer Sweet & Spicy BBQ Chicken Jerky Recipe

Get that perfect mixture of sweet and spice in this Air Fryer Sweet & Spicy BBQ Chicken Jerky Recipe! Pack on the heat with Cajun seasoning that combines spices like cayenne pepper for a punch of heat, and other seasonings for the mouthwatering additional taste to any dish it's applied to. The Sweet Baby’s Ray Sauce & Marinade marinates the chicken strips in deliciously a sweet and savory combination of savory teriyaki and sweet pineapple.  Prepare to make this Air Fryer Sweet & Spicy BBQ Chicken Jerky Recipe for the ultimate sweet and spicy high-protein snack! 
Prep Time8 hours 20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time8 hours 50 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How do you cut chicken breast for jerky?, How do you make jerky more flavorful?, Is it safe to make chicken jerky?, sweet and spicy bbq chicken jerky recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 200kcal
Author: Ania Cooking Recipes

Equipment

  • Wooden Skewers
  • Measuring Utensils
  • Measuring Cup
  • Air Fryer
  • Ziploc Bag
  • Chef’s Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
  • ½ Cup Sweet Baby’s Ray Sauce & Marinade
  • 2 Chicken Breasts Boneless, 5 Ounces Each

Instructions

  • Using the cutting board and Chef’s knife, cut the chicken breasts into thin strips.
  • Add the chicken strips, Cajun seasoning, and Sweet Baby’s Ray Sauce & Marinade to the Ziploc bag. Mix the contents to thoroughly combine and coat before sealing the Ziploc bag.
  • Set the Ziploc bag with the chicken and marinade contents flat down in the refrigerator. Allow to marinate for either 8 hours or overnight.
  • Each air fryer comes in different sizes. Measure out the prepared skewers to adjust to the width and length of your air fryer. Trim off the excess length to accumulate to the air fryer’s available space before proceeding to the next step.
  • Not all air fryers require this step, so double-check first before proceeding with this step!
  • Preheat your air fryer to 180 F for 10 minutes to prepare for the jerky to cook in the next step.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator. Pierce the chicken to accumulate to up to 6 skewers until all the chicken has been added to the available skewers. Allow for a small amount of space in between each strip of chicken.
  • Add the chicken skewers to the preheated air fryer. Cook the chicken for 1 hour and 15 minutes at 180 F. Since most air fryers do not have this time available as an option on the timer, make sure to reset the time and flip over the skewers during each reset.
  • After the initial cooking time is up, raise the air fryer temperature to 200 F. Cook the chicken for another 15 minutes.
  • Once this second cooking time is up, remove the chicken skewers. Place them in a sealable storage container lined with paper towels. Seal the container and have the chicken sit overnight.
  • Having sat overnight, the Air Fryer Sweet & Spicy BBQ Chicken Jerky is ready to be eaten. Enjoy!

Notes

  • The marinade used in the recipe can easily be switched out for another sweet marinade of your choosing! Some marinades have a more notably fruity sweet flavoring, so don’t be afraid to mix it up.
  • For added heat, sprinkle in some extra cayenne pepper with the cajun seasoning for added spice. 

Nutrition

Serving: 85g | Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 900mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g