Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Recipe - Fed & Fit (2024)

This air fryer pork tenderloin is BIG on flavor and takes less than 30 minutes to pull together!

Can you air fry pork tenderloin?

You can! This recipe was actually created for Cassy’s third book, Cook Once Dinner Fix, as a traditional, oven-baked pork tenderloin – it’s actually my favorite meal in the book! When Cassy was noodling on the recipe for this air fryer pork tenderloin (Should it be marinated? Or would a dry rub be better?), my mind immediately went to this heavily seasoned stunner of a pork tenderloin recipe! Though the seasoning is the same, the cooking method is totally different – it’s less involved and still absolutely delicious!

Air Fried Pork Tenderloin Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe. If you want to make more than one pork tenderloin at a time (meal prep, anyone?!), feel free to double or even triple the seasoning recipe.

• 1 tablespoon of chili powder
• 1 tablespoon of brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
• ½ tablespoon of dried oregano
• ½ tablespoon of paprika
• ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon of fine sea salt
• 1 1-pound pork tenderloin
• 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil

How To Cook Pork Tenderloin in Air Fryer

The process is every bit as easy as it sounds – the hardest part is simply measuring and mixing the spices! Step-by-step directions:

1. Preheat – preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
2. Whisk together the spices – in a small bowl, stir together the chili powder, brown sugar, oregano, paprika, cinnamon, garlic powder, and salt.
3. Rub – rub the spice mixture over the pork tenderloin.
4. Drizzle with olive oil – drizzle the pork tenderloin with olive oil, and then pat the spices and olive oil onto the tenderloin so that it forms a paste.
5. Air fry – air fry the pork tenderloin for 16-17 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
6. Let rest – let the cooked pork rest for 5 minutes.
7. Serve and enjoy!

What temperature do you cook a pork tenderloin in the air fryer?

Your pork tenderloin will cook at 400°F in the air fryer.

How long to cook pork tenderloin in the air fryer?

Cook your pork tenderloin in the air fryer for 16-17 minutes. Once the time is up, be sure to check the internal temperature (using a meat thermometer) to make sure that the pork is 145°F.

Storing Air Fried Pork Tenderloin

Store any leftover pork tenderloin in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

How to Reheat Pork Tenderloin in Air Fryer

Reheat slices of pork tenderloin in the air fryer for a few minutes at a time! Start with 3 minutes at 400°F and add on a minute or two at a time after that, if needed.

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