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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Sam Guarnieri
Sam Guarnieri Posted: 07/19/21 Updated: 01/27/22
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This air fryer pork tenderloin is incredibly juicy and exploding with flavor! This simple method yields perfectly cooked and delicious pork tenderloin every time. And the best part is, it takes just 30 minutes to make!

sliced air fryer pork tenderloin on a cutting board

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • It requires just a few simple spices, but is bursting with delicious flavor! Pork tenderloin is coated in smoked paprika, dried oregano, garlic powder, among other spices, and is then air fried to perfection.
  • It takes a whopping 30 minutes to make! Simply prep the pork tenderloin, then transfer to the air fryer for 20 minutes and let the air fryer do all the work. This seriously foolproof recipe takes all of the guesswork out of cooking this lean cut of meat!
  • It’s super (and I mean super) juicy! Prepare yourself for the most tender, moist pork tenderloin of your life. The air fryer does an incredible job at locking in all of those delicious pork juices.

Key Ingredients

Pork Tenderloin – While pork tenderloin is one of the most tender cuts of pork, it is very easily overcooked. Though this air fryer method ensures that it is cooked through, without drying it out. To prepare the pork for this recipe, remove it from its packaging then pat it dry with a paper towel. Drying the outside of the meat will create a nice crispy and flavorful crust while it cooks.

Smoked Paprika – Smoked paprika takes this air fryer pork tenderloin recipe to the next level. It gives the meat that delightful, slightly smokey flavor that shines through even after cooking. If you don’t have smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika instead. Though I must warn you, you will notice a difference between the smoked kind and the regular kind.

Dried Oregano – A teaspoon of dried oregano rounds out the flavors of this dish! It may seem out of place among the other spices, but trust me this herb is necessary. If you don’t have oregano, I recommend using a similar dried herb and/or blend, such as dried Italian seasoning.

Chef’s Tips

  • The key to extra juicy pork tenderloin is letting it rest after cooking. Resist the urge to slice into the meat right away, and instead give it the time it needs to reabsorb all of its delicious juices!
  • Feel free to switch up the spices and make this recipe your own! If you’d like a little heat, a dash of chili powder or cayenne pepper would make great additions to the spice rub. Also, feel free to remove any spices you don’t prefer – this recipe is super easy to customize!
  • Based on the size of your air fryer tray or basket, you may need to slice the pork tenderloin into smaller sections to fit. I had to slice my tenderloin in half to fit and it still turned out great! Don’t attempt to squeeze the pork inside the air fryer, cutting it into smaller sections works without any issue.
air fryer pork tenderloin on a plate with a fork and fresh parsley on the side

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sliced air fryer pork tenderloin on a cutting board
4.75 from 4 votes

Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Prep:5 minutes
Cook:20 minutes
Total:25 minutes
This air fryer pork tenderloin is incredibly juicy and exploding with flavor! This simple method yields perfectly cooked and delicious pork tenderloin every time. And the best part is, it takes just 30 minutes to make!
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4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds pork tenderloin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Instructions 

  • Pat the pork tenderloin dry with a paper towel.
    Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Process Photo 1
  • Mix the smoked paprika, oregano, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and ground mustard together in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over all side of pork tenderloin.
  • Cook pork tenderloin in air fryer at 400° Fahrenheit for 20 minutes, pausing to flip halfway through. Remove from air fryer and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • Slice the pork tenderloin into smaller sections if needed to fit in your air fryer basket or tray!
 
Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes. Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving out of 4 using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
 
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 4. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1serving, Calories: 214kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 111mg, Sodium: 672mg, Potassium: 727mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 875IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 2mg, Net Carbs: 1g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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Meet Sam Guarnieri

Sam is a travel, food, and fitness enthusiast from the New York metro area who loves creating new and inventive recipes. Her love of food goes all the way back to her early childhood, cooking alongside her mom and Nonna – the two best cooks she knows! She's a big believer that good-for-you food can still explode with flavor and (most importantly) be easy to make. When she's not in the kitchen, Sam can usually be found planning her next vacation, spending time outdoors, or bingeing the latest Netflix docu-series.

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  1. Nova says

    Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:28 pm

    Made this today and it was delicious! Wonderful flavor and love how easy and fast it was!5 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 1/30/23 at 4:30 pm

      So glad you enjoyed, Nova! Thanks so much for the review!

      Reply
  2. Jean says

    Posted on 10/19/22 at 3:37 pm

    I made the it. Super easy. A tad smoky for me, but so moist and tender. I added some cinnamon sugar and next time will cut down on the paprika and add some brown sugar.4 stars

    Reply
    • Molly | 40 Aprons TeamMolly | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 10/31/22 at 11:56 am

      Thanks for the review, Jean! So glad it was easy for you and that you were able to adjust to better suit your taste!

      Reply
  3. Alisha says

    Posted on 9/20/21 at 12:35 pm

    This was so easy and so delish. this will be a staple for a super easy weeknight dinner!5 stars

    Reply
    • Anna Claire | 40 Aprons TeamAnna Claire | 40 Aprons Team says

      Posted on 9/25/21 at 1:21 pm

      Yay! Glad you enjoyed it, Alisa. 🙂5 stars

      Reply

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