Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin With Juicy, Tender Results

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1

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3 minutes. Pat the pork tenderloin dry with paper towels.
2

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, paprika, dried thyme, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Rub the mixture evenly over the pork tenderloin (about 5 minutes). It's ready when the seasoning forms an even coating over the entire tenderloin.
3

Place the tenderloin in the preheated air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10 minutes. It's ready when it's ready to flip when the underside is browned and the pork releases easily from the basket.
4

Flip the tenderloin and air fry for 6 to 8 minutes more. Check the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer; remove the pork when it reaches 145°F. It's ready when the thickest part reaches 145°F on an instant-read thermometer and the exterior is browned.
5

Transfer the pork to a cutting board and rest for 3 minutes before slicing crosswise. It's ready when it's ready to slice when the 3-minute rest is complete.

Use a thermometer rather than cooking by time alone, because pork tenderloin varies in thickness and can quickly move from juicy to dry in an air fryer.
Start checking the thickest part after the initial cooking time and remove it at 145°F. If it is already beyond that temperature, slice it thinly and serve with a moist sauce or pan juices.

The tenderloin is overcooked because the air fryer cooks the relatively lean meat quickly and different tenderloins vary in thickness.

210 kcal

Calories

30g

Protein

2g

Carbs

7g

Fat

0g

Fiber

450mg

Sodium