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My Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin recipe is fork-tender, juicy, and so easy to make! Just one taste of this recipe, and you'll find yourself wanting to make pork tenderloin in the air fryer for a quick, and easy weeknight dinner all the time!
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- Tips for Air Frying Pork Tenderloin
- FAQ
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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
My easy recipe for pork tenderloin in the air fryer will without a doubt be the hero of your next weeknight dinner! At my house, Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin is on our regular dinner rotation. It's always a hit between both kids and adults at the table, and it's so easy to make.
I like to think of pork tenderloin as the filet mignon of pork! It's a very lean cut of pork, and comes out tender and juicy every time. Not having to fire up the oven or grill is amazing! Pork tenderloin cooks so fast in the air fryer that dinner is ready in under 30 minutes.
The best part of this recipe is how it begins to crisp up perfectly in the air fryer; the sugar in the seasoning blend begins to caramelize to create an explosion of flavor!
I love how easy this recipe is to prepare and how juicy it turned out. Thank you for the awesome recipe.
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Pork Tenderloin Air Fryer Ingredients
- Pork tenderloin
- Salt
- Brown Sugar
- Garlic powder
- Paprika
How to Cook Pork Tenderloin in the Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. While preheating, pat your pork tenderloin dry with a paper towel.
- Coat pork rub on all sides of the pork tenderloin.
- Place pork on a greased air fryer tray and air fry for 20-22 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145-155°F.
- Remove the pork and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve the juicy pork tenderloin immediately. Enjoy!
How Long to Cook Pork Tenderloin in the Air Fryer
Cook pork tenderloin in the air fryer for 20-22 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches at least 145-155°F, the safe temperature for pork. Timing may depend on how thick your pork tenderloin is, so use a meat thermometer to ensure your pork is cooked all of the way through and doesn't dry out.
Tips for Air Frying Pork Tenderloin
- Resting your pork after air frying is very important as it locks in all the moisture and juices of the pork!
- Let your air fryer completely preheat before placing the pork tenderloin inside.
- If your pork tenderloin is too large for the inside of your air fryer, cut it in half and cook it as instructed.
FAQ
You can quickly cook a frozen pork tenderloin in the air fryer! Follow the steps as normal, but add a few extra minutes to the cooking time, about 25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145℉.
Pork tenderloin cooks fast and ideally in the air fryer; all you need to do is rub the tenderloin thoroughly in seasoning and air fryer for 20-22 minutes.
Isabel's Air Fryer
It's amazing what you can cook with an air fryer! I love mine and highly recommend it. It even has a steaming function to re-hydrate stale bread!
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Pork Tenderloin Temperature Chart
As a general rule, the minimum internal temperature for pork, such as chops or roasts, is 145°F as the USDA recommends.
Use an instant read meat thermometer to measure the temperature of your pork. For best results, take it off the heat as soon as it reaches the proper internal temperature, and let it rest before slicing.
Use my pork temperature chart as a guide.
Air Fry Pork Tenderloin Side Dishes
- Veggies: Roasted Carrots, Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts, and Corn on the Cob would all pair perfectly with this dish!
- Potatoes: Mashed Potatoes, Grilled Potatoes, Scalloped Potatoes, and Roasted Sweet Potatoes complement pork so well.
- Salad: Tomato Cucumber Feta Salad and my Broccoli Apple Salad are both great lighter-side dish options for pork!
- Pasta or Rice: Homemade Alfredo, Mac and Cheese, or White Rice are wonderfully paired with this dish.
- Applesauce: Slow Cooker Applesauce and pork are meant to be together!
Air Fryer Pork Loin Storing Tips
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container placed inside the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze pork tenderloin in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer. Let pork thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheating: Gently reheat any air fryer pork tenderloin leftovers in the air fryer at 350℉. Slice pork tenderloin into ½-inch pieces and the air fryer for 3-4 minutes or until cooked.
Meal Prep Tip: Up to 1 day in advance, prep pork tenderloin by seasoning on all sides and refrigerating overnight, then prepare as directed!
Pork Tenderloin Recipes
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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
Equipment
- 1 Olive oil spray
Ingredients
- 2-3 pounds pork tenderloin
- 1 Tablespoon salt
- 2 Tablespoons sugar
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. While preheating, pat your pork tenderloin dry with a paper towel.2-3 pounds pork tenderloin
- Coat pork rub on all sides of the pork tenderloin.1 Tablespoon salt
- Place pork on a greased air fryer tray and air fry pork for 20-22 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 145-155°F.
- Remove the pork and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve immediately, enjoy!
Notes
- Resting your pork after air frying is very important as it locks in all the moisture and juices of the pork!
- Let your air fryer completely preheat before placing pork tenderloin inside.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure your pork is cooked perfectly and doesn't dry out.
- If your pork tenderloin is too large to inside of your air fryer, cut in half and cook as instructed.
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