How to Make Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin - A Step-by-Step Guide

Beef tenderloin is a truly indulgent cut of meat that is perfect for special occasions and holiday dinners. When cooked to perfection, it's tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. While traditional methods such as grilling or roasting are popular for cooking beef tenderloin, using an air fryer offers a convenient and efficient way to achieve incredible results.

By using an air fryer, you can cook beef tenderloin with a fraction of the time and effort required for traditional cooking ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef tenderloin, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Pat dry tenderloin with paper towels and place on a plate. Drizzle oil all over meat, then sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Rub spices and oil into meat. Place into the preheated air fryer basket, folding as needed to make it fit. Close the lid.
  • Reduce heat to 390 degrees F (198 degrees C) and cook for 22 minutes. Reduce heat to 360 degrees F (182 degrees C) and cook for 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of tenderloin should read 135 degrees F (57 degrees C) for medium doneness.
  • Remove tenderloin to a platter. Allow to rest, uncovered, for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    235 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 358mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 0g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 32g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 24mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 415mg