1. Cut the beef into strips about 4 inches long and 1/2 in wide.

How to dehydrate Thai beef jerky in an Air Fryer

1. Turn the air-fryer to the dehydrate setting.
2. Put a layer of beef on the rack, but make sure the slices aren’t on top of each other. I usually have to do it in two batches because my air fryer isn’t huge, but maybe you won’t have to if you have a bigger model.
3. Set the dehydrate time for 1 hour.
4. Dehydrate it for 30 minutes, and then flip it and do it another 30 minutes.
5. Once it feels dry-ish, soft and elastic, it will still have some moisture which is fine, take out the beef.
6. Marinate the strips in garlic, pepper, coriander, fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar for about 20 minutes.

How to dry your Thai beef jerky in the oven

1. Place the meat on a large baking sheet, making sure the pieces are spread out and not on top of each other.
2. Put your oven on its lowest setting, for me it’s 220 degrees. But I prop the oven door open a few inches to help lower the temperature even more since really it should dehydrate at around 120 degrees.
3. Place the baking sheet in the oven.
4. Let the beef dry out for about 30 minutes, and then flip it over to the other side for about 30 minutes or so.
5. Marinate the strips in garlic, pepper, coriander, fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar for about 20 minutes.

How to dry your Thai beef jerky in the sun

1. If you want to dry the beef Thai-style, lay the baking sheet outside in direct sun for about 15-40 minutes or so, depending on how hot it is outside and how much sun you have.
2. Dry one side until dry to the touch, and flip it until the other side is dry to the touch.
3. Once it feels dry-ish, soft and elastic, it will still have some moisture which is fine, take out the beef and marinate the strips in garlic, pepper, coriander, fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar for about 20 minutes.
4. Place the meat on a large baking sheet, making sure the pieces are spread out and not on top of each other.
5. If you want to dry the beef Thai-style, lay the baking sheet outside in direct sun for about 15-40 minutes or so, depending on how hot it is outside and how much sun you have. Dry one side until dry to the touch, and flip it until the other side is dry to the touch.
6. Marinate the strips in garlic, pepper, coriander, fish sauce, soy sauce and sugar for about 20 minutes.

How to Fry the Thai Beef Jerky in the Air Fryer

1. Once the meat has marinated, put your Air-Fryer on Air-Fry and let it pre-heat.
2. Fry it for 3-5 minutes until just crispy. It can really get blackened fast in the air-fryer, so make sure you are checking it.
3. Optional: Pour any extra marinade over the fried Thai beef jerky strips to add even more flavor.

How to Fry the Thai Beef Jerky on the Stove

1. Once the meat has marinated, fill a wok or deep pan with about 3 inches of vegetable oil or whatever frying oil you prefer.
2. Warm the oil over medium high heat until it starts to bubble if you drop in a bit of beef.
3. Fry the beef in small batches, stirring it constantly for about a minute until it starts to turn a deep brown, as shown in the pics.
4. Use a wire mesh strainer, or slotted spoon to place the beef on a baking sheet with paper towels.
5. Optional: Pour any extra marinade over the fried Thai beef jerky strips to add even more flavor.

Thai Beef Jerky dipping sauce

1. To make the dried chili dipping sauce, add all the ingredients to a small bowl. Taste until it reaches your desired flavor profile. I like it more sour and spicy tasting, but if you like it more salty or sweet, go for it. Store in the fridge and use within three days.
2. Serve the Thai beef jerky as an appetizer with the dipping sauce, or have it alongside sticky rice with other yummy Thai dishes.