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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Juicy and full of flavor, this Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin is an easy and tasty weeknight meal the whole family will love!

AN EASY WEEKNIGHT AIR FRYER MEAL

The Air Fryer has become a favorite kitchen appliance for many families and you really can make almost anything in them! This Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin turned out so good in the air fryer! I was surprised that it came out with the perfect color on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. Serve it with any of your favorite side dishes and you have yourself the perfect meal. The whole family will love this one, and it’s done in no time. If you are looking for a quick, tasty and easy meal, then you have to try this Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin recipe.

Overhead of cut slice of Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What temperature should I cook pork tenderloin?

The USDA says pork is safe to eat once it has reached an internal temperature of 145°F. An instant read internal thermometer will always be the best way to check the doneness of meat.

Should pork tenderloin be cooked fast or slow?

Pork tenderloin should be cooked fast and hot. This will help seal in the juices and keep the pork from drying out by cooking too long.

How do you keep pork loin from drying out?

The key is not to overcook. You don’t want to overcook pork as it is a lean meat and can dry out very quickly when overcooked. Secondly, using a marinade on the pork tenderloin will help keep the meat tender and juicy.

Do you have to marinate the meat?

I highly recommend it because the liquid needs time to flavor the meat by sitting in the fridge for a few hours. Giving it time to sit in the marinade is really going to infuse all of those flavors into the meat.

Can you used dried herbs instead of fresh?

Yes, but I would cut the amount down in half because the dried herbs pack more of a punch.

How do I store leftover pork tenderloin?

Stored in an airtight container, this will keep for up to 3-4 days in the refrigerator. This can also be frozen, the best way to do that is freeze when it is cut. Wrap each portion in plastic wrap and place in a freezer container or bag. This should last for up to 3 months. Let defrost in the refrigerator.

Pinterest image of Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin with a few slices cut off.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

  • pork tenderloin 
  • soy sauce
  • olive oil
  • honey
  • garlic
  • rosemary
  • garlic powder 
  • onion powder 
  • pepper
Ingredients needed: pork tenderloin, soy sauce, olive oil, honey, garlic, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper.

HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER PORK TENDERLOIN:

Using a sharp knife, remove the silver skin off the pork. In a large ziploc bag, combine all the ingredients.

Remaining ingredients added to bag with Pork Tenderloin.

Close the bag and shake it until well combined. Place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour, but overnight is best. 

Hand massaging marinade into Pork Tenderloin.

Remove the pork for the marinade and place it in your basket of the air fryer. 

Tenderloin added to air fryer.

Turn the air fryer up to 400°F for 20 minutes. 

Finished Pork Tenderloin in air fryer.

Remove the pork from the basket, cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil and allow the pork to rest for five minutes.

Slices of cut Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin on cutting board.

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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Juicy and full of flavor, this Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin is an easy and tasty weeknight meal the whole family will love!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time:: 12 hours
Total Time: 12 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Using a sharp knife, remove the silver skin off the pork.
  • In a large ziploc bag, combine all your ingredients.
  • Close the bag and shake it until well combined. Place it in the refrigerator for at least an hour, but overnight is best.
  • Remove the pork for the marinade and place it in your basket of the air fryer.
  • Turn the air fryer up to 400°F for 20 minutes.
  • Remove the pork from the basket, cover it with a sheet of aluminum foil and allow the pork to rest for five minutes.

Notes

  • Internal temperature of the pork tenderloin should be at least 145F degrees. 
  • This can be frozen, see my tips above.
  • This does need to sit and marinate at least an hour but overnight is best.
  • You can use dried rosemary instead of fresh, see my conversion above. 
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Calories: 655kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 96g | Fat: 23g | Sodium: 1048mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g

Nutritional Disclaimer

“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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