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Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin

Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin is fast and easy to make. Loaded with big flavor, this tender turkey recipe is perfect for weeknights or Thanksgiving. Oven and grill methods included in recipe notes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Rest time5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie
Servings: 6 3.5-ounce serving size (cooked turkey)
Calories: 146kcal
Author: Toni Dash

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds (24 ounces) turkey tenderloins this amount should be 2 tenderloins
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • olive oil spray or avocado oil spray

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F.
    Pat the turkey tenderloins with paper towels to remove any excess moisture. Lightly salt and pepper both sides of the tenderloins.
    kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
  • In a small bowl combine the seasonings and olive oil; mix together. Apply the spice rub evenly on both sides of the turkey tenderloins.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1.5 pounds (24 ounces) turkey tenderloins
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil spray to prevent sticking. Place the prepared turkey tenderloins in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
    olive oil spray or avocado oil spray
  • Cook for 20-25 minutes, flipping the tenderloins over halfway through cooking with tongs.
    The turkey is done when an instant read thermometer or meat thermometer inserts registers 165 degrees internal temperature.
    If the turkey isn't at temperature add a few minutes, take the temperature and adjust as needed for your air fryer.
  • Remove the turkey from the air fryer basket and allow to rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Note on serving size. We follow government nutritional serving recommendations of 3.5 ounces turkey. The turkey tenderloins lose about 4 ounces in the cooking process; the cooked total yield is approximately 1 pound 5 ounces. 
Air Fryer Cooking note
Every brand, size and model of air fryer cooks slightly differently. It's always important to monitor foods while cooking and adjust the cooking time for your air fryer. Using a thermometer to verify the internal temperature of meat is the only way to verify it has completed cooking properly.
This recipe was developed in a Cosori 5.8 quart XL air fryer (1700 watt).
Oven instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Follow the recipe instructions for seasoning the tenderloins.
  2. Place tenderloins in a shallow baking pan.
  3. Bake until meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of the meat reaches 165°F (approximately 60-70 minutes).
  4. Remove from oven, cover and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Grilling instructions
  1. Preheat grill over medium heat. Clean and oil the grates.
  2. Follow recipe instructions to season the tenderloins. Place tenderloins directly on the oiled grate.
  3. Grill, turning occasionally, until meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion of the meat reaches 165°F (approximately 45-50 minutes).
  4. Remove from heat, cover and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.1mg