Protein·intermediate

Pork Tenderloin

Temp

Cook

Prep

Flip?

400°F

20m

10m

Yes

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Is your air fryer big enough for this?

Standard tenderloin: about 12 inches long — too long for most baskets

The fix: cut it in half before cooking

Under 6 quarts: can't fit a whole tenderloin

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01
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
02
Trim the silver skin off the pork tenderloin.
03
Rub the meat with oil and coat evenly with seasonings.
04
Place the tenderloin in the basket, curving it if necessary to fit.
05
Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the tenderloin over.
06
Cook for another 8-10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
07
Rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into medallions.

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Meal Prep

Stores 4 days refrigerated. Slice before storing. Reheat at 325°F (165°C) for 3-4 minutes. Pork tenderloin is very lean and dries out easily, so keep it brief.

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