Air fryer pork tenderloin is first marinated then air fried to produce a lovely golden brown crust all while keeping the inside of the meat nice and succulent.
In a small bowl, juice the lemon. Add black pepper, minced garlic, olive oil, and dried parsley to the bowl and whisk to combine.
Place pork tenderloin into a shallow baking dish. Pour seasoning mix over the pork and rub in to thoroughly coat. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 400F.
Place pork tenderloin into the air fryer. Cook for 20 minutes or until internal temperature of the pork reaches 145-160F on a meat thermometer.
Remove from the air fryer and cut into 1” slices. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
It's important to note that pork tenderloin and pork loin are two different cuts of meat. Be sure to use pork tenderloin for this air fryer recipe! Pork tenderloin is a longer boneless cut of meat, whereas a pork loin is a thicker, more flat cut of meat.
Pork tenderloin should be cooked to 145°F to be considered safe. Always be sure to check your pork with a meat thermometer for doneness.