Easy Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
Easy Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin puts brown sugar, smoked paprika and coarse kosher salt at the center of a pork recipe and finishes in about 35 minutes, enough for 4 to 5 servings.
- Yield 4 to 5 servings
- Ready in 35 minutes
- Prep 15 minutes
- Cook 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 1/4 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium (about 1.5 pounds) pork tenderloin
Instructions
- Mix the brown sugar and spices together in a small bowl.
- Drizzle the pork with olive oil to coat evenly.
- Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the pork rubbing it into all sides of the pork. It might seem like a lot of dry mix to use - but try to use all of it for maximum flavor.
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for at least 5 minutes. (See note for oven cooking method.)
- Place pork into the air fryer (use parchment to line the air fryer for easier cleanup, if desired) and cook for 18 to 22 minutes until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees F at the thickest part.
- Remove pork from the air fryer to a cutting board. Tent lightly with foil and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Pour any extra juice from the air fryer or cutting board over the pork before serving.
Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.
