Homemade Chicken Dog Jerky Treats in the Air Fryer

• servings: 27 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

1 chicken breast, boneless, skinless (preferably frozen)

Directions

If you use a frozen chicken breast it is easier to cut. Let it thaw for about 10 minutes and then you can more easily slice it thin.

Cut thin, uniform slices. For a chewier jerky, cut with the grain.

Spray the basket of your air fryer with nonstick cooking spray and place the chicken pieces on it.

Pre-cook the dog jerky at 280°F for 9 minutes. This is the temp and time it took me to get the chicken to 165°F which is the recommended temperature for chicken to ward off bacteria.

Next set the temperature to 170°F and cook...

Next set the temperature to 170°F and cook for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Cooking time may vary depending on the size and thickness of the chicken pieces. Start checking at 1 1/2 hours and if it's spongy to the touch it's not done. Put it back in and continue cooking until you reach the desired texture.

Store jerky strips in an air-tight container or baggie in the refrigerator for up to a week. This chicken dog treats recipe made 27 pieces. It was a mixture of larger and smaller pieces.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 piece
• Calories: 14