Simple homemade dog treats made with just beef and coconut oil in the Deluxe Air Fryer & Oven.

If you’ve ever looked at the price of high-quality dog treats lately, you know they can get expensive fast. That’s exactly why I started making homemade beef jerky treats for Teddy — and honestly, he goes absolutely crazy for them. 

These treats are:

* simple

* budget-friendly

* high-value for training

* and made with just 2 ingredients

I like making large batches when roasts go on sale, freezing portions, and then dehydrating them whenever we’re running low.

It’s surprisingly easy!

What You’ll Need

* Beef roast or inexpensive cuts of beef (I usually wait for those “orange tags” when roasts go on sale!)

* Coconut oil

* Deluxe Air Fryer & Oven

That’s it.

No seasonings, no sugar, no complicated ingredients.

Why Homemade Dog Treats?

One thing I love about making treats at home is:

* you control exactly what goes into them

Many packaged jerkies contain:

* sugar

* heavy seasonings

* preservatives

* unnecessary ingredients

But these are simply:

* beef

* and a little coconut oil

Perfect for dogs. 

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Slice the beef thinly.

Start with whatever beef roast or cut is on sale.

One important thing to remember:

Dogs don’t care if it’s an expensive cut of meat or is tough to chew! 

Slice the beef into:

* thin strips

The thinner the strips:

* the faster and more evenly they dehydrate

2. Toss with coconut oil.

Add a small amount of:

* melted coconut oil

and toss lightly to coat the meat.

You’ll notice little white spots on the meat once chilled — that’s simply the coconut oil solidifying. 

No seasoning is added because many seasonings are not safe for dogs.

Batch Prep Makes This Easy

I love preparing several batches at once.

When roasts are on sale:

* I slice multiple batches

* toss them with coconut oil

* divide them into freezer bags

* and freeze them

Then whenever Teddy needs more treats, I simply thaw a bag in the refrigerator and dehydrate it. 

Such an easy system.

3. Arrange on the racks.

Spread the beef strips across the air fryer racks in:

* a single layer

The Deluxe Air Fryer & Oven racks are large enough that you can make:

* two full racks at a time

which makes batch prep especially convenient. 

4. Set the dehydrate function.

Turn the dial to:

* Dehydrate

The default setting is:

* 130°F

But for this recipe, adjust the temperature to:

* 170°F

Then set the time for:

* 3-4 hours

and start the cycle. 

No Preheat Needed

One nice feature:

The dehydrate setting does not require preheating.

Just load the trays and start.

At the halfway point:

* rotate the racks

to help everything dry evenly. 

5. Cool and store.

Once the jerky is finished:

* let it cool completely

Then store in:

* the refrigerator

  or

* freezer

depending on how quickly your dog will eat it.

Because this recipe does not contain preservatives, refrigeration helps maintain freshness.

Teddy’s Review 🐶

Teddy waited *very patiently* for his taste test at the end… and I’d say the final review was definitely successful. 

Honestly, there’s something really satisfying about making simple homemade treats your pets genuinely love.

Why I Love This Method

* Budget-friendly

* High-value dog treats

* Only two ingredients

* Easy batch prep

* Freezer-friendly

* No preservatives or sugar

* Simple dehydrator method

This is one of those little homemade habits that saves money and feels really rewarding at the same time.

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Do your pets have a favorite homemade treat?