Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin – Juicy Roast in 45 Minutes
A simple and quick recipe for a tender and flavorful pork tenderloin cooked in the air fryer.
Steps
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 185°C (365°F).
- 2
In a small bowl, mix Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Trim excess fat from the pork tenderloin, then rub it evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- 4
Place the tenderloin in the air fryer basket and cook for 35-40 minutes (about 12-14 minutes per 500g/1.1 lbs), turning halfway, until internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F).
- 5
Remove the meat from the air fryer and transfer to a cutting board. Let it rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Shopping list
1.2-1.4 kg pork loin, 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp onion powder, 1/2 tsp kosher salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper
Recipe story
Pork tenderloin is a prized cut in cuisines worldwide. In Europe, its preparation with aromatic herbs dates back to the Middle Ages, when spices were used to preserve meat and enhance flavor. The modern air fryer recipe maintains tradition, offering a juicy texture and aromatic crust.
Ingredient Secrets
Black pepper
Known as 'black gold' in antiquity, pepper was so valuable that it served as currency and tribute. In the Middle Ages, Venetian merchants controlled the pepper trade, and individual peppercorns were often counted. Legend has it that when Alaric, king of the Visigoths, demanded tribute from Rome, he included 3,000 pounds of pepper.
Sea salt
Sea salt, extracted from ocean waters by evaporation, was one of the most precious goods of antiquity, used both as food and as currency. In ancient Rome, soldiers were paid with salt, which is the origin of the word 'salary'. Salt roads connected entire civilizations, and in the Middle Ages, salt was so valuable it was called 'white gold'.
Garlic
Native to Central Asia, garlic was already known in ancient Egypt, where it was given to slaves to boost their strength. In ancient Greece, athletes consumed it before competitions, and in Rome, legionaries considered it essential for courage. During the Middle Ages, it was used to ward off vampires and the plague.
Onion
Probably originating in Central or West Asia, onions were cultivated in ancient Egypt, where they were considered a symbol of eternity and placed in tombs. In ancient Greece, athletes ate them to balance their blood, and in Rome, they were a staple food for soldiers. During the Middle Ages, onions were believed to protect against arrows and the plague.
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