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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Recipe

Tender and juicy pork tenderloin cooked in an air fryer. The crisp coating protects the meat adding delicious flavor to each bite.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time:
3 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 64 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 - 1 1/2 pork tenderloin
Pork Rub
  • 1 Tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoons mustard powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sage

Instructions

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  1. In a large mixing bowl whisk together the paprika, salt & pepper, garlic powder, onion, powder, oregano, mustard powder, cumin and sage. Set aside.
  2. Place Pork tenderloin on a cutting board and with a sharp knife remove the silverskin from the pork. Discard the silverskin.
  3. With a dry paper towel pat all the surface of the pork removing as much moisture as possible. Throw away the damp paper towels.
  4. You will use 2 tablespoons of pork rub per each pound of pork tenderloin. Pictured is a 1 pound tenderloin.
  5. Remove 2 tablespoons of the pork rub from the mixing bowl.
  6. Place pork in the mixing bowl with the remaining pork rub and coat the tenderloin with the rub. Gently pat the rub on the pork.
  7. Shake off any excess pork rub and place in the air fryer basket.
  8. Turn the air fryer to 375°F degrees and set the timer to 17 minutes or according to the manufactures recommendation. Turn the pork half way though the cooking time. Cook until the internal meat thermometer reaches 140°F degrees.
  9. Let the pork tenderloin rest for 3 minutes before cutting into it. The meat will continue to cook and according to the National Pork Board, pork tenderloin should reach 145°F degrees.

Notes

  • Pork tenderloin is often sold in packs of two. Each tenderloin will be 1 -1 1/2 pounds each. This recipe will provide enough pork rub for up to 3 pounds.
  • Most air fryer baskets are made with non-stick coatings, so it isn't necessary to grease the basket with cooking spray or any other oil.
  • Follow the air fryer's manufacture guideline for cooking times. I followed the Instant Pot Air Fryer cooking table.
  • Just a great pork rub is from RecipeTin Eats.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 64kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 651mg (27%) Fiber 1g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 64

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 64kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 651mg 27%
Fiber 1g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.