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    Home » Air Fryer Pork

    Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

    Posted: Aug 30, 2020 · Updated: Feb 16, 2022 by Tonje

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    This easy air fryer pork tenderloin recipe produces perfect, juicy tenderloin with minimal effort. Perfect for special occasions, or a weeknight dinner.

    Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

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    • Pork tenderloin
    • Instructions
    • Top tips
    • Serving suggestions
    • Seasoning alternatives
    • Leftovers
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Recipe

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    I've always associated pork tenderloin with a fancy, special occasion dinner, but this recipe is actually easy enough to make for a quick and easy weeknight meal. If you like this recipe, you might also love my air fryer steak, air fryer pork chops, air fryer meatballs or air fryer breaded chicken recipes.

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    Juicy air fryer pork tenderloin.

    Pork tenderloin

    Pork tenderloin, also called pork fillet, is a long cut of pork, and often referred to as the most tender cut of pork.

    Pork tenderloin can be bought either raw, or pre-marinated. In this recipe I share with you my favorite easy spice rub that you can use with plain pork tenderloin, but the air fryer instructions will also work for marinated meat.

    This dish can be enjoyed as an entree for dinner, or you can eat it in a sandwich for breakfast or lunch.

    Instructions

    Remove any excess fat or silverskin from the tenderloin. Rub it thorouhly with olive oil and the seasoning.

    Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F / 200 °C. Spray the inside with an olive oil spray to prevent the pork tenderloin from sticking to the air fryer basket.

    Air fry the meat for about 20 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F / 63 °C. Use a meat thermometer. Remove the pork from the air fryer, and leave it to rest for 3 minutes before you slice and serve it.

    Air fried tenderloin with potatoes and green beans.

    Top tips

    Here is all of my best advice to help you succeed with this easy, but fantastic recipe:

    • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the meat.
    • The tenderloin will be much juicier if you allow it to rest for a few minutes before you slice it. This helps the juices soak back into the meat.
    • Slice the meat against the grain, not with it. This trick helps to make any meat tender.

    Serving suggestions

    Serve air fryer pork tenderloin as a roast dinner with all the fixings; honey roasted potatoes, roasted broccoli and carrots, sauteed spinach, honey sriracha brussels sprouts and a delicious sauce.

    You can also serve it with a variety of other sides, such as dill rice, air fryer potato wedges, a lovely strawberry pineapple salsa or a light pear and walnut salad.

    Pork tenderloin dinner.

    Seasoning alternatives

    Although the paprika + garlic combo is absolutely amazing, you can also use a variety of other seasoning options to suit your preferences. I like to choose seasoning based on which side dishes I want to enjoy the tenderloin with. Here are some of my favorites:

    • BBQ spice rub
    • Smoked paprika, garlic, cayenne pepper
    • Lemon juice, olive oil, rosemary and garlic
    • Sea salt and coarse ground black pepper
    Tenderloin, potatoes and green beans.

    Leftovers

    Store leftover pork tenderloin in a refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can dice up the meat and use it in sandwiches, salads, casseroles or other dishes, or simply reheat it in a microwave and serve for lunch or dinner.

    Keep in mind that reheated meat tends to be slightly drier than the first time cooking it. I therefore recommend serving the leftovers with a nice sauce, to prevent it from tasting dry.

    Frequently asked questions

    What cut of pork is the most tender?

    Tenderloin is a muscle that is rarely used, which makes it one of the most tender cuts of pork you can buy.

    How big is the average pork tenderloin?

    A pork tenderloin is typically about 12 inches or 30 cm long. They typically weigh about one pound, or 450 g.

    Recipe

    Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin.

    Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

    This easy air fryer pork tenderloin recipe produces perfect, juicy tenderloin with minimal effort. Perfect for special occasions, or a weeknight dinner.
    5 from 1 vote
    Created by: Tonje
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Course Dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 577 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pork tenderloin
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Remove any excess fat or silverskin from the tenderloin. Rub it thorouhly with olive oil and the seasoning.
    • Preheat the air fryer to 400 °F / 200 °C. Spray the inside with an olive oil spray to prevent the pork tenderloin from sticking to the air fryer basket.
    • Air fry the meat for about 20 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 °F / 63 °C. Use a meat thermometer. Remove the pork from the air fryer, and leave it to rest for 3 minutes before you slice and serve it.

    Notes

    • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking the meat.
    • The tenderloin will be much juicier if you allow it to rest for a few minutes before you slice it. This helps the juices soak back into the meat.
    • Slice the meat against the grain, not with it. This trick helps to make any meat tender.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 577kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 94gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 295mgSodium: 382mgPotassium: 1782mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword dairy free, easy, gluten free, pork, tenderloin
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