These Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Bites are the ultimate quick and easy weeknight dinner that doesn't sacrifice flavor. Juicy, tender chunks of pork tenderloin in the air fryer cook up perfectly golden on the outside while staying moist and flavorful inside.
If you're looking for a delicious air fryer dinner recipe, this simple pork air fryer recipe delivers big results with minimal effort.
Perfect for busy evenings, these pork tenderloin bites in the air fryer are high in protein and ready in no time. Whether you call them air fried pork bites, air fryer pork chunks, or your new favorite easy pork tenderloin recipe, they're a reliable option for family dinner.
This is one of the best pork tenderloin recipes in the air fryer when you want something fast, satisfying, and full of flavor.
If you are looking for more protein recipes try my Air Fryer Garlic Steak Bites, my Gluten Free Air Fryer Turkey Breast, my Oven Baked Marinated Steak Kabobs or my Gluten Free Air Fryer Fajitas.
You can find all of my meal recipes here: Gluten Free Meal Recipes
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Instructions
In a large mixing bowl add the chopped pork tenderloin, olive oil, minced garlic, onion powder, dried parsley, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the pork cubes.
Pour an even layer of pork cubes into the basket of your air fryer.
Air fry at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. At 6 minutes break the pork apart in the basket with a fork and shake the basket to separate all of the pieces. Continue cooking for another 6 minutes.
Be sure the internal temperature of the pork pieces are at least 145 degrees.
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Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Bites
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
These Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Bites are the ultimate quick and easy weeknight dinner that doesn't sacrifice flavor. Juicy, tender chunks of pork tenderloin in the air fryer cook up perfectly golden on the outside while staying moist and flavorful inside.
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs Pork Tenderloin, chopped into bite size chunks
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- ½ tsp Dried Thyme
- ½ tsp Dried Crushed Rosemary
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Coarse Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl add the chopped pork tenderloin, olive oil, minced garlic, onion powder, dried parsley, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the pork cubes.
Pour an even layer of pork cubes into the basket of your air fryer.
Air fry at 400 degrees for 12 minutes. At 6 minutes break the pork apart in the basket with a fork and shake the basket to separate all of the pieces. Continue cooking for another 6 minutes.
Be sure the internal temperature of the pork pieces are at least 145 degrees.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Meat
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Gluten Free
Top Tip
This recipe cooks for 12 minutes. It's important that you break apart the pork bites at 6 minutes. If you don't do this step they will stick together and not get nicely browned.
Frequently Asked Questions
To get juicy pork bites, avoid overcooking and cut the pork tenderloin into even pieces for consistent cooking. Air fryer pork tenderloin cooks fast, so checking it early helps prevent drying out.
Yes, but pork loin in the air fryer may need slightly longer cook time since it's typically leaner and thicker. Pork tenderloin is naturally more tender, which makes it ideal for air fried pork bites. If substituting, monitor the internal temperature closely for best results.
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