Pork Tenderloin In Air Fryer

Pork tenderloin in air fryer is juicy, tender, and cooks to perfection with so much flavor making it the perfect air fryer weeknight dinner.

This air fryer pork tenderloin recipe is so simple to make, and very flavorful thanks to the mixture of ingredients like; garlic, ginger, and rosemary. 

Did you know that pork tenderloin is not the same as pork loin? Well, most people confuse these two, but they are totally different. Pork tenderloin is a long and thin cut of meat that usually is around 1 pound. Pork loin or pork loin roast is a larger piece of meat that is wide, thick, and it could be up to 10 pounds.

This air fryer recipe was tested for the pork tenderloin, which is smaller and leanest than the pork loin roast. 

Ingredients to make pork tenderloin in the air fryer

How to cook pork tenderloin in air fryer

Cooking pork tenderloin in air fryer is easy, and the result is a juicy, tender, and perfectly cooked piece of pork. This is a cosory air fryer pork tenderloin recipe, using 1 lb pork tenderloin in air fryer.

You can find the recipe card with the ingredients list and instructions at the end of this post for this pork recipe..

• Preheating: Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF for 10 minutes.

• Making the Rub: In a small bowl stir together garlic, ginger, rosemary, and oregano, set aside.

• Season the pork tenderloin: Pat dries the tenderloin with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper to taste. Rub the mixture all over the pork tenderloin.

• Cooking: Place the tenderloin inside the air fryer basket and let it cook.

How long to cook pork tenderloin in air fryer?

Since pork tenderloin is a lean cut of pork and you don’t want to overcook it. Set the air fryer to 400ºF and cook for 25 minutes, turning halfway through.

When is pork tenderloin done

As mentioned earlier, this lean cut of pork can be easily overcooked. I highly recommend an instant meat thermometer to avoid overcooking it.. 

• Insert the instant meat thermometer in the center and cook until it reaches a minimum of 145ºF. Remove from the air fryer basket cover with foil and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

The USDA recommends cooking pork  to 145-160ºF to avoid foodborne illness. 

Recipe Tips:

• Remove the silver skin that runs on one side of the tenderloin before cooking.

• Let the pork tenderloin rest at room temperature for 20 minutes before placing it in the air fryer basket.

• To make ahead: season the tenderloin and place it in the fridge. Let the pork rest for 20 minutes at room temperature before air frying. You can add a couple more minutes to the air fryer cooking time if you don’t want to wait.

• Don’t forget to let it rest for at least 5 minutes after air frying the pork.

What to serve with pork tenderloin

You can serve pork tenderloin with delicious and nutritious side dishes. From healthy vegetables to hearty starches like these crispy air fryer brussels sprouts that go so well with pork tenderloin. Steamed, or sauté green beans for a quick side dish. Other options are:

Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower 

Black beans and corn salsa

Air fryer Broccoli

Air fryer Spaghetti squash

And of course, a creamy mashed potato

How to store leftover air fryer pork tenderloin 

You should not leave cooked pork tenderloin at room temperature for more than two hours if you’re not planning to eat within two hours of cooking it. The pork tenderloin should be wrapped and refrigerated as soon as possible.

Store cooked pork in the fridge

Let the pork tenderloin come to room temperature. Wrap with plastic wrap and place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Keep the refrigerator's temperature to 40ºF or less as recommended by USDA.

Discard any meat with an unpleasant or rotten smell.

Store cooked pork in the freezer

Let the pork tenderloin come to room temperature. Wrap with plastic wrap and place in an airtight container, and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can freeze refrigerated pork tenderloin as long as it is safe to eat. 

How to reheat pork tenderloin 

You can reheat pork tenderloin in the air fryer or oven without it going dry. Since this is a slice of lean meat, it tends to be difficult to prevent it from drying out. Here you’ll find the right way to do it.

Reheat in the air fryer

• Place the leftover pork tenderloin in the air fryer basket. and use the reheating preset, use that and cook until the tenderloin reaches a safe temperature of 145-160ºF. 

• No reheating preset then set the air fryer to 240ºF and cook until it reaches a safe temperature of 145-160ºF,  

• The reheating time will depend on if your pork tenderloin is already sliced or not. 

Reheat in the oven

• Put your tenderloin into an oven-safe dish. 
• Preheat your oven to 325°F
• Cook until the pork’s internal temperature has reached 145-160°F

 

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