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Air Fryer Chicken Jerky for Dogs: Healthy Dog Treats Recipes
Learn how to make delicious chicken jerky for dogs using an air fryer! Pet parent Madhu Kapani shares her simple, five-step recipe!
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Hello! How many of you decided to start cooking and eating healthy and invested in an air fryer to do so? How many of you also started with great gusto and ended up just using it to fry frozen foods like potato wedges and French fries? Well, you are not alone—I am guilty of the same!
But then one day, I thought, why not try something for my dogs? I have used the oven to bake doggie treats before but the air fryer can do the same thing in a shorter period. So, if not for us humans, let me at least make healthy dog treats for them. I found a simple way to make one of their favourite treats- chicken jerky. Let me share the recipe with you.
Before I do that, let me quickly go through the benefits of using an air fryer.
Okay, back to the recipe. All you need to make air fryer chicken jerky for dogs are chicken breasts and a little coconut oil, that’s all! I am always looking for the easiest recipes with the least amount of ingredients and this is perfect for me. The only possible drawback of making chicken jerky for dogs in an air fryer is the considerable time it takes to get properly dehydrated and crispy. However, once it's done, I assure you that your dogs will absolutely love it.
Before I do that, let me quickly go through the benefits of using an air fryer.
- Healthy Cooking: You consume little to no oil while cooking in an air fryer, making it a healthy and mess-free cooking method.
- Easy to Use: Just set the temperature and timer, and you’re all set! There is no need to keep checking and stirring as you would with conventional frying on the stovetop. You might need to mix the food once in the middle of cooking to ensure it cooks evenly, but that’s all.
Okay, back to the recipe. All you need to make air fryer chicken jerky for dogs are chicken breasts and a little coconut oil, that’s all! I am always looking for the easiest recipes with the least amount of ingredients and this is perfect for me. The only possible drawback of making chicken jerky for dogs in an air fryer is the considerable time it takes to get properly dehydrated and crispy. However, once it's done, I assure you that your dogs will absolutely love it.
Air Fryer Chicken Jerky for Dogs: Recipe
Prepping time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 90 minutes - 120 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
Kitchen tools:
Cooking time: 90 minutes - 120 minutes
Total time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
- 1 chicken breast (approx. 250 grams)
- 1 teaspoon virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil
Kitchen tools:
- Air fryer
- Cooking spray bottle or oil brush
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Measuring spoon
Instructions:
- Cut the chicken breast into long strips (the thinner it is, the less time to cook) Make sure they are all of the same thickness, around 1/4th of an inch should be fine.
- Use a brush to spread coconut oil (or olive oil) in the air fryer basket or you can use a spray bottle to spray the oil evenly all across it.
- Place the chicken strips in a single layer on the air fryer basket.
- Set the temperature to 180 degrees Fahrenheit and the timer for 90 minutes. The chicken jerky treats should be done in that amount of time. In case it isn't, you can cook it for a further 20 minutes at the same temperature to get it crispier.
- Let the jerky cool completely before serving. You may need to keep them under a fan to cool faster if your dog cannot wait too long. ;)
Storage Tips for Chicken Jerky for Dogs:
These chicken jerky treats can be stored in an airtight container or Ziplock bags and refrigerated for a week. But I am quite sure they will be polished off in a couple of days!
Health Benefits:
- Chicken breast: It is a protein-dense meat and is great for muscle development and energy, without consuming too many calories.
- Virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil: Coconut oil is a healthy fat that supports skin and coat health for our dogs and contains immunity-boosting and anti-microbial properties.
FAQs:
1) My dog is allergic to chicken, what else can I use?
You can use duck or turkey instead of chicken.
2) Is there a replacement for virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil?
Yes, you can use ghee or olive oil, too!
3) Are these treats safe for all dogs?
Homemade treats are good for all dogs in moderation as long as they are not allergic to the ingredients.
4) Can these chicken jerky be made in an OTG instead of an air fryer?
Yes, they can, but the cooking time will go up.
Note:
We all tend to give our dogs quite a few treats throughout the day—during training, playtime, while learning new things and sometimes just because they make those puppy eyes at us! So, isn’t it better to give them some homemade and healthy dog treats instead of store-bought ones which contain preservatives and other unknown additives?
I love trying out making different treats for my dogs at home and it gives me great joy to know that I am feeding them something homemade, healthy and preservative-free. Do try these out and tell us how it goes. I will be sharing more recipes soon.
Thanks to canine nutritionist Arpita Thakur for vetting this recipe.
2) Is there a replacement for virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil?
Yes, you can use ghee or olive oil, too!
3) Are these treats safe for all dogs?
Homemade treats are good for all dogs in moderation as long as they are not allergic to the ingredients.
4) Can these chicken jerky be made in an OTG instead of an air fryer?
Yes, they can, but the cooking time will go up.
Note:
- Please introduce any new ingredient gradually, over a few days so you can watch out for any adverse reactions.
- Always ensure that your dogs have fresh drinking water available at all times.
- Don't feed these treats as a meal, only as a snack.
We all tend to give our dogs quite a few treats throughout the day—during training, playtime, while learning new things and sometimes just because they make those puppy eyes at us! So, isn’t it better to give them some homemade and healthy dog treats instead of store-bought ones which contain preservatives and other unknown additives?
I love trying out making different treats for my dogs at home and it gives me great joy to know that I am feeding them something homemade, healthy and preservative-free. Do try these out and tell us how it goes. I will be sharing more recipes soon.
Thanks to canine nutritionist Arpita Thakur for vetting this recipe.
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