Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Recipe
Season budget-friendly pork tenderloin with Dijon mustard and spices for a quick and easy air fryer supper.
Servings: 8
Calories: 156kcal
Cost: $7
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 lb pork tenderloin , cut crosswise in half
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the Dijon, vinegar, garlic powder, thyme, and paprika. Slowly add the olive oil and stir well to make a paste-like emulsion.2 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Place the tenderloins in the dish and turn to coat well. Allow to rest up to ten minutes.2 lb pork tenderloin
- Arrange the pieces of pork tenderloin in the air fryer basket, tucking skinny ends underneath if needed to help them be the same size.
- Cook at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until a meat thermometer shows an internal temperature of 140 degrees. About halfway through the cook time, you'll want to rotate and flip the pork tenderloin pieces. Once they hit the desired temperature on the instant read thermometer, remove them from the air fryer, cover, and let the pork tenderloin rest for ten minutes.
- Slice and season with additional salt and pepper.salt and pepper
Notes
Nutritional values are approximate and are based on ⅛ of the recipe. Refrigerate leftovers promptly and use within 4 days.
Pro tip: this Dijon spice rub is also good on different cuts of meat, such as pork chops, pork steaks, or pork loin.
Variations: if you like a little sweet and savory flavor to your pork, add a tablespoon or maple syrup or brown sugar to the seasoning mixture.
To make this as a meal prep: Prepare the pork tenderloin according to the recipe and divide the juicy pork tenderloin into meal prep containers along with your preferred side dishes. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Consume within 4 days.
To make this as a freezer meal: Prepare the pork tenderloin according to the recipe and allow it to cool. Wrap in an airtight container or ziptop freezer bag and chill in the fridge until very cold. Then transfer to the freezer. Store for up to 6 weeks. Thaw before serving.
Alternatively, you can freeze the pork and its seasoning mix uncooked. Place all ingredients in a ziptop freezer bag and store in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before proceeding with the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 156kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 102mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 26IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg