Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin

Two turkey tenderloins on a black plate.

5 from 10 votes

This delicious Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin can be made with a handful of simple ingredients in under 30 minutes! It's the perfect dish for small Thanksgiving gatherings when you don't want to roast a whole bird. It's also an excellent choice for busy weeknights. Oven instructions included!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Entree, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat

Servings:

Calories: 204kcal

Author: Dr. Sonali Ruder

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 package (1.5 pounds) turkey tenderloins
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon thyme
½ teaspoon rosemary
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon sage
½ teaspoon salt* (do not use any salt if using a pre-seasoned turkey tenderloin like Jennie O or Shady Brook Farms- see notes section below)
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F.
Rinse the turkey tenderloins and pat them dry with a paper towel. Brush them on both sides with oil.
Make the spice rub by mixing the garlic powder, thyme, rosemary, paprika, sage, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
Sprinkle the spice rub on both sides of the turkey, covering the entire surface.
Brush or spray the air fryer basket with a little oil. Put the turkey tenderloins in the basket in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.
Cook 25-28 minutes, until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Flip the turkey halfway through cooking.
Remove the turkey from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then, slice and serve .

OVEN INSTRUCTIONS:

If you don't have an air fryer, you can make this dish in the oven. Simply roast the turkey tenderloin in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 375°F until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

*Many brands of turkey tenderloin like Jennie O or Shady Brook Farms come in a solution that contains salt. If using these brands, you won't need any additional salt in the seasoning mix. Otherwise, use ½ teaspoon salt as recommended in the recipe.
You can use fresh herbs instead of dried in this recipe, if desired. The rule of thumb for substitution is 3:1 fresh to dried. So if the recipe calls for ½ teaspoon dried thyme, you would substitute 1 ½ teaspoons fresh thyme.
Turkey tenderloin is a lean cut of meat so it can dry out if overcooked. The best way to check if your turkey is done is to check it with a digital meat thermometer. It's done when it reaches 165°F at the thickest part of the meat. Cooking time will depend on the make and model air fryer.
Let the turkey rest for several minutes before slicing it so the juices don't run out.

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