How long to cook pork tenderloin in the air fryer?

20 minutes at 400°F, flipping halfway. Rest 5-10 minutes before slicing.

What temperature should pork tenderloin reach?

145°F (63°C) internal temperature, measured at the thickest part.

Can pork tenderloin be pink inside?

Yes — USDA says 145°F with a rest is safe. Slight pink is normal and desirable.

Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

Name: Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Pork tenderloin; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Onion powder; 1 tsp Smoked paprika; 3/4 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper

Air fry pork tenderloin at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping at 10 minutes.

4.8(79 reviews)

Cook Temp

400°F

200°C

Total Time

minutes

Flip At

minutes

Servings

🌡️ Internal temp target: 145°F (63°C)

Basket-style air fryers: use stated temp. Oven-style (larger capacity): add 2–3 min or increase temp by 10°F.

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Crispiness

6/10

Effort

3/10

Mess

1/10

Ingredients

1 lbPork tenderloin
1 tbspOlive oil
1 tspGarlic powder
1/2 tspOnion powder
1 tspSmoked paprika
3/4 tspSalt
1/2 tspBlack pepper

Instructions

1
Pat pork tenderloin dry. Rub with olive oil and all seasonings.
2
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
3
Place tenderloin in the basket (fold thin end under if needed to fit).
4
Cook for 10 minutes, flip, cook 10 more minutes.
5
Rest 5-10 minutes. Internal temp should be 145°F (63°C).
6
Slice into medallions and serve.

Nutrition (per serving)

240

Calories

36g

Protein

10g

Fat

Carbs

Nutritional values are estimates and may vary.

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