Maple Mustard Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin
This 30-minute air fryer pork tenderloin comes out juicy and tender every single time. The simple smoky dry rub brings a nice cozy essense to it, and the lip-smacking maple mustard sauce brings those sweet and savory notes that go oh-so-well with pork.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb pork tenderloin
Dry Rub.
- 1 TBSP brown sugar
- 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
Maple Mustard Sauce.
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup old style whole grain mustard
- 2 TBSP real maple syrup
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove of garlic, grated to a paste or finely minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together all of the dry rub spices together until well blended; set aside.
- In another small bowl, mix together all of the maple mustard sauce ingredients until combined; set aside.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400º F.
- Put the pork tenderloin onto a clean cutting board. Gently pat it dry with paper towels, then rub it down with a bit of olive oil on all sides.
- Sprinkle the dry rub over the pork tenderloin and rub it all over, making sure it's even and that all sides are coated.
- With tongs, place the pork tenderloin into the air fryer and cook it at 400º F for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, open the air fryer and brush a generous amount of maple mustard sauce over the top and sides of the tenderloin. Cook it for another 5 minutes, then open the air fryer and check the internal temperature. If you're around the 130-135º F mark, slather more maple mustard over the pork and cook it for another two minutes. I remove the pork when it's close to 140º F because it will continue to cook as it rests, bringing you to the desired internal temperature of 145º F.
- When done, carefully transfer the pork to a clean cutting board or serving dish. Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before cutting into it.
- Slice the pork into medallions and serve with a side of maple mustard sauce; sprinkle with some fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
