Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

This juicy air fryer pork tenderloin recipe is our all-time favorite way to cook pork tenderloin. The meat turns out juicy and tender and is ready in less than 20 minutes!

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer pork tenderloin, air fryer pork tenderloin recipe, pork tenderloin in air fryer

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 250kcal

Author Alida Ryder

Ingredients

2 lb (1kg) pork tenderloin trimmed of any excess fat and silverskin
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1½ tsp garlic powder
1½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Trim the pork of any excess fat/silver skin if your butcher hasn't done it for you.
Slice each tenderloin into two even pieces with a sharp knife - this reduces the cooking time significantly.
You could also air fry a whole pork tenderloin but the cooking time will need to be slightly adjusted.
Mix together all the spices in a small bowl.
Rub the pork with the olive oil and lemon juice then sprinkle over the spice mixture.
Place the pork tenderloin in the air fryer basket then air fry at 400°F/205°C for 15-18 minutes until the pork is cooked through.
For well-done pork, cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F/62°C on a meat thermometer/instant-read thermometer. We prefer serving prime pork while it's still slightly pink in the center so I remove the pork from the air fryer when it reaches 137°F/59°C as it will continue cooking as it rests.
Allow the pork to rest for 5 minutes then slice and serve with your favorite side dishes.

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