A quick and juicy air fryer pork tenderloin with a simple herb rub, ready in about 25 minutes with a perfectly seared, tender finish.
7
servings
Ingredients
- 2.6 pounds lb pork tenderloin
- 1.8 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.8 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1.8 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1.8 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1.3 teaspoons salt
- 0.4 teaspoons black pepper
- 1.8 tablespoons tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Steps
1
Prep the pork: Pat 2.6 pounds lb pork tenderloin dry with paper towels, then rub all over with 1.8 tablespoons olive oil.2
Season the pork: In a small bowl, mix 1.8 teaspoons garlic powder, 1.8 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1.8 teaspoons dried thyme, 1.3 teaspoons salt, and 0.4 teaspoons black pepper, then rub the seasoning evenly over the entire tenderloin.3
Preheat air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for 3 minutes 03:00
.4
Air fry the pork: Place the tenderloin in the air fryer basket, curling it slightly if needed to fit, and cook for 20 minutes 20:00
, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C) at the thickest point.5
Rest the meat: Let the pork rest for 5 minutes 05:00
before slicing.6
Slice and serve: Slice into medallions, garnish with 1.8 tablespoons tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish, and serve.
Notes
If the tenderloin has a thin silverskin membrane, trim it off before cooking for the most tender texture. Always confirm doneness with a meat thermometer, since exact timing varies by air fryer model and tenderloin thickness. Let the pork rest before slicing — cutting too early lets the juices escape and can leave the meat drier.