🥩 Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pork tenderloin (1–1.5 lbs), trimmed

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Pork

• Pat pork dry with paper towels.

• Rub with olive oil.

• Mix seasonings together and coat pork evenly on all sides.

2️⃣ Preheat Air Fryer

• Preheat to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.

3️⃣ Cook

• Place pork in air fryer basket.

• Cook at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway through.

• Pork is done when internal temperature reaches 145°F.

4️⃣ Rest

• Remove and let rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.

• This keeps it juicy.

🔥 Cooking Time Guide

• 1 lb tenderloin → 18–20 minutes

• 1.5 lb tenderloin → 20–22 minutes

(Always use a meat thermometer for accuracy.)

🍽 Optional Glaze Ideas

Brush on during last 3–5 minutes of cooking:

• Honey garlic glaze

• Dijon maple glaze

• BBQ sauce

• Balsamic glaze

❓ Q & A

Q: Why is my pork dry?

A:

• Overcooked past 145°F

• Didn’t let it rest

• Tenderloin was very small

Q: Do I need to marinate first?

A: Not required, but marinating 30 minutes–overnight adds extra flavor.

Q: Can I cook it from frozen?

A: It’s best thawed. If frozen, add 5–8 extra minutes and check temperature carefully.

Q: Should I wrap it in foil?

A: No. Air needs to circulate for proper browning.

Q: How do I store leftovers?

A: Refrigerate up to 4 days. Reheat at 350°F in air fryer for 3–5 minutes.