Barbecue Salmon Jerky Coffee in the “Air Fryer”

Normally, when we think of jerky, we think of "dried beef" that has undergone a long, laborious process that is complicated to remake at home. Think again. Not only can we make jerky with other proteins, like here with salmon, but it is also very simple to do in the end. Of course, you will have to plan a little time to achieve a satisfactory result, but the reward will be very great!

This salmon jerky with the delicious roasted blend La pincée Barbecue au café 94 Celsius is indeed much more than a simple protein snack. It is a real treat that you will want to share with your whole little world. Whether as an aperitif, after a sports activity or in front of the TV during a game night, why not? Certainly different from the eternal chicken wings!

You'll love its firm texture on the surface and still tender on the inside. Like candy, this salmon jerky literally melts in your mouth and its salty-sweet, slightly spicy and roasted flavor will please everyone. The reactions will be even greater when you tell them you made it yourself!

The ingredients

The procedure to follow...

Wrap the salmon tightly in plastic wrap and place in the freezer for about 1 hour. This step will make it easier to cut it thinly. Using a sharp knife, slice the salmon into strips just under 1 cm thick. Place the slices in a bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and let marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator (3 hours maximum).

Place the rack on the bottom of the air fryer drawer and place a piece of parchment paper of the same size on top. If available, set the appliance to dehydrate mode at 170°F and adjust the timer to 2-3 hours. If this option is not available, simply proceed in normal mode with the same settings.

Pat the salmon dry on a plate and line up the slices in a single layer in the fryer. Fry for 2-3 hours.

Allow the salmon jerky to cool completely on a wire rack before carefully cutting into sticks. This jerky can easily be stored for 1 week in a resealable container in the refrigerator or even at room temperature.

Note

Salmon jerky can also be made in a conventional oven, but it will take even longer than two batches in the Air Fryer. Preheat oven to 160°F. Place a large, oiled baking rack on a baking sheet and arrange the salmon slices. Bake and let dry for 8 hours.

Many thanks to Jonathan Michaud @jm.cuisine.blog for the recipe and photos!

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You will need: La pincée Barbecue Coffee spice blend to make this recipe.