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.
Prep Time::5 mins
Cook Time::35 mins
Additional Time::10 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
Directions
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
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Pat dry tenderloin with paper towels and place on a plate. Drizzle oil all over meat, then sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper.
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Rub spices and oil into meat.
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Place into the preheated air fryer basket, folding as needed to make it fit. Close the lid.
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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.
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Remove tenderloin to a platter. Allow to rest, uncovered, for at least 10 minutes before serving.
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Recipe Tip
You can season the beef tenderloin up to 1 hour before cooking.