Pork Tenderloin
Protein·intermediate

Pork Tenderloin

Yield
Prep
Total
Serves 3 to 4
10m
30m
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Pork tenderloin cooks quickly and evenly in the air fryer. It's a lean and versatile protein that takes well to any seasoning. We'll show you how to achieve a perfectly cooked, juicy tenderloin with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Steps

  1. 01Trim the silver skin. It's the thin, shiny membrane on one side. Slide your knife under one end and pull while cutting. It doesn't break down during cooking and turns into a chewy, unpleasant strip.
  2. 02Rub with oil and season all over.
  3. 03Curve or fold the tenderloin if needed to fit your basket.
  4. 04Ready for the air fryer.
  5. 05Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice into 1/2-inch medallions. Internal temp: 145°F.
Pork tenderloin is NOT the same as pork loin. Tenderloin is thin, narrow, and tender. Loin is wide, thick, and needs longer cooking. If your cut is wider than your fist, it's a loin, not a tenderloin, and the cooking time on this food page won't apply.
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How to Air Fry It

Temp
Cook
Prep
Flip?
400°F
20m
10m
Yes
  1. 01Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. 02Trim the silver skin off the pork tenderloin.
  3. 03Rub the meat with oil and coat evenly with seasonings.
  4. 04Place the tenderloin in the basket, curving it if necessary to fit.
  5. 05Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the tenderloin over.
  6. 06Cook for another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  7. 07Rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into medallions.

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.

Recipe Notes

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Season it up

Pairs well

Meal Prep

Stores 4 days refrigerated. Slice before storing. Reheat at 325°F (165°C) for 3-4 minutes. Pork tenderloin is very lean and dries out easily, so keep it brief.

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