Air Fryer Breaded Tenderloin: Quick, Crispy, And Delicious!

You can cook breaded tenderloin in an air fryer. It's a quick and easy way to make a succulent cut of pork even more tender. The air fryer cooks the meat quickly and evenly, preventing the meat's natural moisture from evaporating and making the outside gorgeously crisp. It's also a simple recipe, requiring minimal ingredients and clean-up.

How to prepare the tenderloin before cooking

To prepare the tenderloin before cooking, you will need to remove the 'silver skin' from one side of the tenderloin. This can be done by inserting a boning knife between the skin and the meat, and gently cutting it away. Next, cut the tenderloin into 1/4-inch rounds, ensuring that they are as even as possible so that they cook at the same speed. If your tenderloin is not pre-cut, you can ask your butcher to cut it for you, or you can butterfly the tenderloin into two halves. Once you have cut the tenderloin, roll the pieces in tapioca flour to cover all sides, and then transfer to the breadcrumbs and roll to cover well.

The best temperature to cook it at

Breaded tenderloin can be cooked in an air fryer at 400ºF for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through. The internal temperature should be 145ºF. You can also cook the tenderloin in an oven at the same temperature.

If you are cooking a whole 2-pound tenderloin, it will take longer than the recommended time and could dry out. You can butterfly the tenderloin into two halves or work in batches and cook one tenderloin at a time.

How long to cook it for

Cooking breaded tenderloin in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to prepare this meal. It is recommended to cook the tenderloin at 400ºF for 15-20 minutes, turning halfway through. This cooking time is for a whole tenderloin, if you are cooking individual tenderloin fillets, it will take less time. You can check if the tenderloin is cooked by using a meat thermometer, it is ready when the internal temperature reaches 145ºF. If you are cooking a larger tenderloin, it will take longer and you should be careful that it does not dry out.

What to serve it with

Yes, you can cook breaded tenderloin in an air fryer. It's a quick and easy meal that can be served with a variety of sides. Here are some ideas:

• Mashed potatoes
• Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
• Greek Yogurt Mashed Potatoes
• Sauteed vegetables
• Lemon Orzo Pasta Salad
• Rice
• Salad
• Wrap

You can also serve it with your favourite sides, as the tenderloin is a versatile dish that can be paired with many different flavours and textures.

To cook the breaded tenderloin in an air fryer, preheat the appliance to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. If you're using pre-cut tenderloin, cook for 15 minutes. If you're cooking a whole tenderloin, it will take around 20 minutes, turning halfway through. Make sure the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit.

What type of air fryer to use

You can cook breaded tenderloin in an air fryer. The tenderloin is the most succulent cut of pork, and air frying is the best way to cook it as it cooks quickly and evenly, preventing the meat’s natural moisture from evaporating and making the outside gorgeously crisp.

There are a few different air fryers that you can use to cook breaded tenderloin. The COSORI Air Fryer Oven Combo 5.8QT Max XL Large Cooker is one option. This air fryer is large enough to cook a whole 2-pound tenderloin, but it will take longer than cooking smaller pieces.

Another option is to use a smaller air fryer, such as the one mentioned in the Oh Snap Macros recipe. This recipe calls for cooking one tenderloin at a time, or working in batches, which suggests that a smaller air fryer may be more suitable.

It's important to note that the size and type of air fryer you use may affect the cooking time and temperature. The recipes mentioned above vary slightly in their recommended cooking times and temperatures, so it's always a good idea to refer to the specific instructions for your air fryer model.

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