Easy Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

I was skeptical, but this was SO good and SO easy. The pork was really tender and juicy too!

Easy Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

by Mels Kitchen Cafe

• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 ¼ teaspoons coarse kosher salt
• ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¾ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil 
• 1 medium (about 1.5 pounds) pork tenderloin 

• Mix the brown sugar and spices together in a small bowl.
• Drizzle the pork with olive oil to coat evenly.
• Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the pork rubbing it into all sides of the pork. It might seem like a lot of dry mix to use – but try to use all of it for maximum flavor.
• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for at least 5 minutes. (See note for oven cooking method.)
• Place pork into the air fryer (use parchment to line the air fryer for easier cleanup, if desired) and cook for 18 to 22 minutes until an instant-read thermometer registers 145 degrees F at the thickest part.
• Remove pork from the air fryer to a cutting board. Tent lightly with foil and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Pour any extra juice from the air fryer or cutting board over the pork before serving.

Sticky Teriyaki Beef

 

Rachel gave me this recipe and we tried it last week and it was SO yummy and easy. It's definitely a new one for the rotation.

Sticky Teriyaki Bowls

from Lillie Eats and Tells

1/2 c onion, diced (130 g)

1 c red pepper, diced (160 g)

1 lb 96% lean ground beef (454 grams) (I used ground turkey and it was delicious)

2 tsp corn starch (6 g)

1 frozen garlic cube, or minced clove

3 Tbsp Teriyaki sauce (60 g)

1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

1/4 tsp pepper

1/2 c green onions, chopped (15g)

Heat a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over high heat. Spray with a mist of oil and add your onions and bell pepper. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until very fragrant, stirring often.

Scoot the veggies to one side, spray the pan again, and add your beef, letting it sit for a couple of minutes to brown. Your veggies will continue to cook and that's good. Just stir them if needed.

After a couple of minutes, crumble your beef with a meat masher or wooden spoon and brown it all in the pan. Sprinkle the meat with corn starch and stir it around, cooking for a minute before adding the garlic and teriyaki sauce. Let that cook for another minute, stirring everything together in the pan, then remove from heat.

Season with salt and pepper to taste an toss in the chopped green onions. Enjoy over rice or noodles. *I think it would also be yummy to add in cabbage and chopped carrots as a topping.