Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
Tender and juicy pork tenderloin with a smoky spice rub, cooked to perfection in the air fryer. Quick marinade with honey glaze creates a caramelized crust.
1 hr 10 mins
20 mins
1 hr 30 mins
Ingredients
Marinade
Equipment Needed
- air fryer
- instant-read thermometer
- large zip-lock bag
Ingredients
Marinade
Equipment Needed
- air fryer
- instant-read thermometer
- large zip-lock bag
Instructions
Prepare the Marinade and Pork
- 1
Mix spice rub
Stir together chili powder, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, black pepper, and crushed red pepper in a small bowl until evenly combined.
- 2
Coat pork
Place pork on a cutting board and coat with olive oil; rub spice mix over the entire tenderloin until evenly coated.
- 3
Marinate
Place tenderloin in a large zip-lock bag with Worcestershire sauce and honey. Seal bag and marinate 1 hour or so.
Air Fry the Pork
- 1
Prepare air fryer
Lightly coat air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place tenderloin in basket at a diagonal angle so tenderloin lays flat and straight in basket.
- 2
Initial cook
Cook at 400°F for 5 minutes.
- 3
Finish cooking
Reduce temperature to 325°F and continue to cook, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 140°F, 12 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Rest
Let it rest about 10 minutes before slicing so juices don't slip out.
Cook's Notes
Recipe source: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1320177163074649. The recipe includes both a quick version and a more detailed version with specific measurements. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
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