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Sliced air fryer beef tenderloin on a wooden board.
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Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin

Air fryer beef tenderloin is delicious, melt-in-your-mouth tender, and so quick and easy! Perfect for a special occasion, or any time you want a meal to impress in a hurry!
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Global
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Inactive Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 761kcal
Author Eliza

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef tenderloin
  • ½ tablespoon light olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary and thyme fresh or dried
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 380°F / 190°C.
  • Mix oil, salt, rosemary, and thyme on a plate.
  • Pat the beef tenderloin dry with paper towels, then roll in the oil-seasoning mix until well coated.  
  • Place beef tenderloin in the air fryer basket. 
  • Air fry tenderloin for 15-20 minutes (for medium) [Note 1]. Cook for additional 5-minute intervals if you prefer it more well done.
  • Remove beef tenderloin from air fryer, cover with kitchen foil and leave to rest for at least five minutes before serving.
  • Carve the beef tenderloin thinly against the grain to serve.

Notes

  1. Monitor the temperature with an instant read meat thermometer towards the end of the cooking time to ensure that it is cooked to your liking:
    2. Rare 125°F/ 52°C
    Medium rare: 135°F/ 57°C
    Medium: 145°F/ 63°C
    Medium-well: 150°F/ 66°C
    Well done: 160°F/ 71°C

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 761kcal | Protein: 54g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 28g | Cholesterol: 191mg | Sodium: 657mg