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By: MadelinePosted: 01/19/2021Updated: 07/29/2021

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This Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin recipe is the easiest way to make a perfectly juicy pork tenderloin. Just brush it with a simple marinade and air fry the pork tenderloin until just cooked.

Three quarter view of a fork grabbing a slice of air fryer pork tenderloin

Make your pork tenderloin in your air fryer and never have dry pork again!

It is easy to overcook a pork tenderloin and there is nothing worse than dry pork. I promise you will never have dry pork again if you follow this air fryer pork tenderloin recipe.

Just mix up a simple marinade, baste the pork and air fry the pork loin. The outside will get golden brown in the air fryer and then inside will stay juicy.

overhead view of sliced air fryer pork loin on a cutting board

What kitchen tools will I need to make this Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin?

  • Air fryer – you can also make this pork in the oven on convection, but I prefer to air fry it
  • Measuring spoons and measuring cups for measuring ingredients
  • Basting brush for applying the marinade
  • Electronic thermometer for measuring pork tenderloin temperature

Which air fryer should I buy?

I have a Cuisinart air fryer. This one toasts, roasts and air fries. It is slightly large, but I love that it is multifunctional.

Here are some other more affordable air fryers:

  • GoWise Air Fryer
  • Ninja Air Fryer
  • Dash Air Fryer
overhead view of ingredients for air fryer pork tenderloin

What ingredients will I need to make this air fryer pork loin?

You will be amazed at how easy it is to make this pork tenderloin in air fryer with just a simple marinade.

  • Pork tenderloin
  • Dijon mustard
  • Brown sugar
  • Coarse sea salt and fresh cracked black pepper

How should I serve this air fry pork tenderloin?

Amy and I couldn’t stop eating the juicy sliced pork directly off of the cutting board. That said, there are actually many ways to enjoy this pork.

You could serve it with some creamy mashed potatoes and crispy Brussesls sprouts.

The pork would also be amazing on a sandwich with homemade creamy honey mustard sauce or on a fall harvest salad. Any way you enjoy it, I recommend making a double batch so that you have some for leftovers.

step by step pictures for marinating air fryer pork tenderloin

How do you make Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin?

Step 1: Brush marinade over pork tenderloin

To begin, mix dijon mustard, brown sugar, sea salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Then, pat the pork tenderloin dry and brush the marinade over the top using a basting brush. You will want a thick even layer of the marinade

Step 2: Air fry pork tenderloin

Then, preheat your air fryer to 350F. Spray the air fryer basket with a spray oil and place the pork tenderloin in it.

Next, cook the pork at 350F for 22-25 minutes. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer and when it reaches 145F-150F the pork is done.

Step 3: Rest, slice and serve pork

Remove the pork from the air fryer and allow the pork to rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing into rounds.

Three quarter view of sliced pork tenderloin in air fryer

Storage and Reheating

Store this air fryer pork tenderloin in the fridge for up to 4 days. I prefer to enjoy the leftovers cold, but you can reheat on the stovetop or in the air fryer.

Check out these other easy air fryer recipes!

  • Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
  • Whole30 Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
  • Low Carb Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets
  • Air Fryer Fish Nuggets

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

★★★★★ 5 from 28 reviews

Air fryer pork tenderloin made with a simple marinade

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 10 minutesCook: 25 minutesTotal: 35 minutes
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Servings: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 1 pork tenderloin (about one pound)
  • 2 tbsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3/4 tsp coarse sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp coarse ground black pepper

** I usually double this recipe because frequently pork tenderloin comes in a two pack

Instructions

  1. Mix dijon mustard, brown sugar, sea salt, and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Pat the pork tenderloin dry and brush the marinade over the top using a basting brush  – you will want a thick even layer of the marinade
  2. Preheat your air fryer to 350F. Spray the air fryer basket with a spray oil and place the pork tenderloin in it. Cook the pork at 350F for 22-25 minutes. Check the internal temperture with an electronic thermometer and when it reaches 145F-150F the pork is done.
  3. Remove the pork from the air fryer and allow the pork to rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes before slicing into rounds.
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.
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  1. Kayla Gibbons says

    Posted on 1/23 at 9:29 pm

    10/10 Recommend this recipe! It is SO delicious and easy! One of my new favorites from madaboutfood and definitely one we will be making again and again!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/25 at 10:57 am

      wonderfuL!! thank you SOO much!

      Reply
  2. Sam says

    Posted on 1/24 at 6:43 pm

    What a juicy tasty pork tenderloin!!! Great recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/25 at 10:36 am

      Thank you, Sam!!

      Reply
  3. Amy says

    Posted on 1/24 at 8:57 pm

    This was on of the best pork tenderloins I have ever eaten. It was moist and super tasty! Very quick and easy dinner!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/25 at 10:35 am

      amazing!! thank you!!

      Reply
  4. Katie says

    Posted on 1/25 at 8:43 pm

    I have had a Butcher Box tenderloin in my freezer for three months – had NO idea what to do with it. I always overcook my pork. This was juicy and delicious and perfect. Thank you!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/26 at 9:41 am

      YES! So glad to hear that!!

      Reply
  5. Morgan says

    Posted on 1/26 at 4:30 pm

    So yummy! And so easy! What a fantastic recipe. Even my kids ate and liked it. Can’t wait to make it again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/28 at 9:28 am

      amazing!! so glad everyone enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. Bridget says

    Posted on 1/27 at 10:15 pm

    Did you use dijon or yellow mustard? It looks like yellow in the picture? I am looking forward to trying it just want to make sure I get it right!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/28 at 9:23 am

      dijon! I think it just looks more yellow in photos

      Reply
      • Trish says

        Posted on 1/12 at 7:26 pm

        Can you use yellow instead?

        Reply
        • Madeline says

          Posted on 1/12 at 8:27 pm

          Hi Trish! Yes, you can sub yellow mustard.

          Reply
  7. Mary says

    Posted on 1/28 at 1:09 pm

    This pork recipe was incredible! Never thought to put one in my air-fryer but it gives the pork such a crispy and tasty outside and a juice middle! Absolutely will make again. 10/10. Only had spicy mustard on hand but worked well!!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/29 at 11:46 pm

      Thank you so much!!

      Reply
  8. Courtney A says

    Posted on 2/27 at 11:11 am

    We don’t have an air fryer at home so we popped this onto the grill instead- delish!! Easy to make and not too salty like I find some marinated pork tenderloins to be.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/27 at 3:54 pm

      amazing!! So glad it worked on the grill. I gotta try that!

      Reply
  9. Emily modelevsky says

    Posted on 4/27 at 12:45 pm

    The combination of crunch and flavor is unmatched. This recipe is simple and so easy, even my fiancé could do it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 4/27 at 4:26 pm

      amazing!! thank you so much!!

      Reply
  10. Hannah Stiver says

    Posted on 6/17 at 9:42 pm

    So easy, delicious and tender!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 6/23 at 9:36 am

      wonderful! thank you!

      Reply
  11. Julie says

    Posted on 6/29 at 7:42 pm

    I have made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. I made it for friends tonight and they couldn’t believe how delicious it was, yet so simple. I said, you have to check out the Mad About Food site… she has so many yummy recipes that are easy to make, while still taking you on an inventive, creative culinary adventure. Keep those recipes coming Madeline!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 7/1 at 9:03 am

      yay!! so glad to hear that!!

      Reply
  12. Debby says

    Posted on 7/14 at 2:27 pm

    First time air fryer-ing this week. Need to learn so much more! Thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 7/15 at 10:27 am

      yay!! yes the air fryer is an amazing tool!

      Reply
  13. Marguerite says

    Posted on 8/9 at 6:56 pm

    So juicy and delicious! Perfect for a quick weeknight meal

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  14. Janie says

    Posted on 8/15 at 5:30 pm

    A family hit and as advertised fast and easy with the flavor that taste like more.

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 9/8 at 8:49 am

      amazing! thanks!

      Reply
  15. Joelle says

    Posted on 8/26 at 4:27 pm

    Made this last night last minute because my oven suddenly wasn’t working.
    The pork was delicious and juicy and flavorful and just super easy!
    Had all the ingredients on hand too 👍🏼👍🏼

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 8/27 at 5:35 pm

      yay! so glad!!

      Reply
  16. Lavonne Mensink says

    Posted on 8/28 at 6:01 pm

    Just made it in my air fryer and it is delicious!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 8/30 at 8:03 pm

      awesome! thank you!

      Reply
  17. Jeanne says

    Posted on 9/1 at 12:45 pm

    Made last night and it was delish! Everyone loved it and I have some picky eaters ❤️ It is very quick and easy. Highly recommend. Will be making it again.

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 9/8 at 8:41 am

      wonderful! thank you!

      Reply
  18. Chris says

    Posted on 9/3 at 11:50 pm

    I preferred you cooking time over other recipes, but I made a few adjustments. I slathered the loin with Grey Poupon and added 1 tsp of each, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin and Italian seasoning. After 2 minutes my Bride asked what that aroma was. The loin was tender and flavorful. Thank you for the tips. During summer heat, my favorite indoor tools are my air fryer and my induction plate. God Bless

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 9/8 at 8:39 am

      thanks!

      Reply
  19. Wanda Jacobi says

    Posted on 9/29 at 3:26 pm

    10/10 I cooked the port tenderloin for my son and myself. He said it was the best he had eaten. I thought it was delicious. So easy and simple to cook. I will definitely be making this often.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 9/29 at 3:55 pm

      That’s awesome Wanda, so glad you both liked it!

      Reply
  20. Darryl says

    Posted on 10/10 at 7:50 pm

    I made this today and it came out great. Love how the air fryer browns and crisps meat. I kind of deviated with the marinade. Instead of using this as a marinade, after mixing the ingredients, I warmed up the mix in the microwave and had it tableside for adding to individual portions of sliced pork.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/11 at 5:16 pm

      Thanks Darryl! That sounds like a great idea.

      Reply
  21. ML says

    Posted on 10/19 at 2:34 pm

    Thank for the easy & tasty recipe!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/20 at 2:38 pm

      You’re so welcome! Thanks for the kind review!

      Reply
  22. Alden says

    Posted on 10/25 at 7:14 pm

    This was a perfect, simple recipe for a weeknight meal – just what I was looking for! I had it with Israeli cous cous and roasted broccoli!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  23. Ian says

    Posted on 11/27 at 3:50 pm

    Yummy

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  24. Steve says

    Posted on 1/2 at 8:58 pm

    Oh my! I’ve smoked many a pork tenderloin and never imagined I could find an equal to the flavor of smoked pork tenderloin…Until now! We recently bought a new convection oven/stove that has an air fry mode for the oven. I’ve been trying out the air fry option often and when I saw this recipe I had to go for it! It turned out perfect! I didn’t have any dijon mustard, so I used honey mustard instead. I used a temperature probe and cooked to 160 deg. f….Had the cooking temp set at 375. The caramelized, sweet/salty coating went perfect with the tender juicy pork slices! And so easy to prepare! Definitely will be a repeat!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/6 at 1:34 pm

      so glad it worked out well! love that you know pork tenderloins well and still loved the recipe. glad the new oven works for it too!

      Reply
  25. Sumba says

    Posted on 1/19 at 2:50 am

    OMG the best

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/21 at 4:16 pm

      thank you!

      Reply
  26. Alicia says

    Posted on 1/23 at 6:44 pm

    Tasted amazing! I’ll be saving this recipe!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/24 at 12:19 pm

      thanks Alicia!

      Reply
  27. Jessica says

    Posted on 1/24 at 10:29 pm

    This was so delicious, first time cooking anything like that in an air fryer, definitely adding this to our rotation!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/26 at 10:34 am

      yay glad you loved it Jessica! thank you!

      Reply
  28. Kristin says

    Posted on 3/22 at 7:24 pm

    Amazing! I had to tweak it a bit because I had 4lbs total of pork tenderloin and 6 people to feed. I also only had yellow mustard so I did that and honey. They also wouldn’t fit in my air fryer so they went in the oven. 10min at 400°F then 1hr 25min at 350°

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 3/23 at 7:19 pm

      glad that worked out!! thank you!

      Reply
  29. KC says

    Posted on 5/1 at 7:54 pm

    Very delicious

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 5/2 at 6:08 pm

      thank you 🙂

      Reply
  30. Susan Gunts says

    Posted on 5/20 at 4:16 pm

    So easy to follow directions and the taste was amazing. I think I’m loving my Air fryer and these great recipes. Thank you

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 5/21 at 4:45 pm

      thanks so much Susan! so glad you loved it

      Reply
  31. Megan says

    Posted on 10/11 at 6:07 pm

    This recipe is in our go-to pork tenderloin recipe. It always comes out so juicy and flavorful! Great for a quick weeknight, easy clean-up dinner!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/20 at 1:46 pm

      the best! thanks so much Megan!

      Reply
  32. Janice says

    Posted on 10/11 at 7:20 pm

    I have a Cuisinart Oven type air fryer. Do you cook the pork tenderloin in the upper (2) position or lower (1). Also do you put it at “roast””bake” or other?

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 10/20 at 1:46 pm

      I would do it in the lower position and on roast!

      Reply
      • Donna says

        Posted on 1/27 at 3:52 pm

        Hi Madeline, I’m new to the airfryer game! I also just got a Cuisinart air fryer oven for Christmas. Mine does not have a roast setting as you mentioned to Janice above. Mine has broil, convection broil, bake, convection bake, air fry and grill. What setting would you suggest I use and at what temperature? I’m assuming temperature might be different depending on the setting. Thanks from a newbie!

        Reply
        • Madeline says

          Posted on 1/30 at 8:45 am

          Hi there! Just turn to air fry and then set temp and time as the recipe instructs. Enjoy!

          Reply
  33. D Lewis says

    Posted on 11/20 at 5:41 pm

    Doesn’t get much easier than this. I’ve been using another air fryer recipe for pork tenderloin and it’s very good also. This one takes a lot less ingredients.

    Cooking with an air fryer is somehow “cheating” considering how easy and good the results usually are.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 11/21 at 1:07 pm

      I’m so glad you like it!

      Reply
  34. Greg Myers says

    Posted on 12/30 at 7:53 pm

    That’s awesome 👍😃

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 12/31 at 10:53 am

      Thanks, Greg!

      Reply
  35. Chris J says

    Posted on 1/22 at 4:01 am

    Hi Madeline.

    We have been eating the Aldi marinated pork loin for a couple of years and getting over it.

    I had a plain pork loin in the freezer. I used your marinade – brown sugar & Dijon mustard, with salt & pepper.

    Very tasty.

    I cooked ours in the air fryer oven. 5 mins less would be perfect, but it still tasted very good.

    Thanks for the recipe.

    Appreciate it.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/22 at 11:21 am

      Thanks for the review, Chris!

      Reply

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