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Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin

This delicious Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin can be made with a handful of simple ingredients in under 30 minutes! It's the perfect dish for small Thanksgiving gatherings when you don't want to roast a whole bird. It's also an excellent choice for busy weeknights. Oven instructions included!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 204 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 package (1.5 pounds) turkey tenderloins
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon sage
  • ½ teaspoon salt* (do not use any salt if using a pre-seasoned turkey tenderloin like Jennie O or Shady Brook Farms- see notes section below)
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F.
  2. Rinse the turkey tenderloins and pat them dry with a paper towel. Brush them on both sides with oil.
  3. Make the spice rub by mixing the garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, sage, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
  4. Sprinkle the spice rub on both sides of the turkey, covering the entire surface.
  5. Brush or spray the air fryer basket with a little oil. Put the turkey tenderloins in the basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.
  6. Cook 25-28 minutes, until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Flip the turkey halfway through cooking.
  7. Remove the turkey from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, slice and serve .
OVEN INSTRUCTIONS:
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  1. If you don't have an air fryer, you can make this dish in the oven. Simply roast the turkey tenderloin in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 375°F until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

  • digital meat thermometer
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  • *Many brands of turkey tenderloin like Jennie O or Shady Brook Farms come in a solution that contains salt. If using these brands, you won't need any additional salt in the seasoning mix. Otherwise, use ½ teaspoon salt as recommended in the recipe.
  • You can use fresh herbs instead of dried in this recipe, if desired. The rule of thumb for substitution is 3:1 fresh to dried. So if the recipe calls for ½ teaspoon dried thyme, you would substitute 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme.
  • Turkey tenderloin is a lean cut of meat so it can dry out if overcooked. The best way to check if your turkey is done is to check it with a digital meat thermometer. It's done when it reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the meat. Cooking time will depend on the make and model air fryer.
  • Let the turkey rest for several minutes before slicing it so the juices don't run out.

Nutrition Information

Calories 204kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Cholesterol 76mg (25%) Sodium 405mg (17%) Potassium 18mg (1%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 0.04g (0%) Vitamin A 129IU (3%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 0.3mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 204

% Daily Value*

Calories 204kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 76mg 25%
Sodium 405mg 17%
Potassium 18mg 0%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 0.04g 0%
Vitamin A 129IU 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 0.3mg 2%

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

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