This air fryer beef tenderloin has a lovely crispy crust and soft interior. It’s perfect to serve Italian style — room temperature with a squeeze of lemon and drizzle of olive oil.
Preparation Details
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef tenderloin, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
Steps
- Gather all ingredients. 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.
