Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin Recipe Prepped In 5 Minutes

This air fryer turkey tenderloin is the perfect healthy and easy weeknight meal. It's juicy, tender, and every bite is packed with flavor. Best of all, this delicious recipe only takes about 5 minutes of prep and is ready in under 40 minutes!

The Best Turkey Tenderloin Recipe

Who says you have to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy perfectly cooked turkey tenderloin?

This easy turkey tenderloin recipe requires little to no prep time and makes no mess. Just sprinkle on your herbs and seasonings and let the air fryer do the work!

Then, after just 35 minutes in the air fryer, you'll have a juicy turkey tenderloin dinner that smells amazing, tastes even better. And top of all that, this easy turkey recipe is a healthy, low carb source of lean protein too!

By the way, if you don't have an air fryer, I also included instructions for making this turkey breast tenderloin in the oven.

Also, if you're thinking about some side dishes to make with this air fryer turkey tenderloin, you might also want to check out my keto cauliflower mashed potatoes, keto gravy, and keto stuffing recipes. They all pair perfectly with it.

Ingredients

The ingredient list for this air fryer turkey tenderloin recipe couldn't be simpler.

All you need is a turkey tenderloin - or two turkey tenderloins - and 6 super common ingredients, most of which you probably already have in stock.

Anyway, here's everything you'll need to make this turkey breast tenderloin in your air fryer:

• 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
• 1 Turkey Tenderloin
• 1 tbsp. Rosemary, chopped
• 1 tbsp. Thyme, chopped
• 1 tbsp. Fresh Oregano
• 1 tsp. Paprika
• Salt and Pepper

By the way, when picking up turkey tenderloins at the store, remember that they're not the same thing as turkey breast. Although turkey tenderloin is located near the turkey breast, it's a much more tender cut since that part doesn't get much movement.

With that said, you can still use turkey breasts for this recipe. The turkey breasts will still taste pretty darn delicious but they just won't be as soft as turkey tenderloin.

Also, I use a lot of these same ingredients for my pork loin recipe and air fryer pork chops. So definitely try those out when you have the chance. They're always a hit at our house.

How To Cook Turkey Breast Tenderloin

There isn't much you have to do to make this tasty air fryer turkey tenderloin dinner. Just season the meat, pop it in the air fryer, and flip. Then, serve and enjoy!

That frees up a lot of extra time to make sides, like the ones I mentioned earlier, or this keto green bean casserole and keto creamed spinach.

With all that said, let's not waste any more time and get right into how to cook turkey tenderloin!

Step 1: Season The Turkey Tenderloin

First, pat your turkey breast tenderloin dry with a paper towel, and brush it on both sides with olive oil. And if you're doing more than one turkey tenderloin, make sure you brush each one with enough oil.

Turkey tenderloin can get pretty dry, so you'll need around 2 tablespoons of olive oil per tenderloin.

Then, season both sides with herbs, spices, salt, and pepper.

Step 2: Air Fry Your Turkey tenderloin

Next, transfer your oiled and seasoned turkey breast tenderloin to an air fryer preheated to 350°F (180ºC).

Air fry the turkey for 20 minutes, then take it out of the air fryer tray and flip the turkey tenderloin over with tongs.

Now, put it back in the air fryer basket and cook for another 15 minutes.

By the way, you may need to do this in batches of one each if you're cooking turkey tenderloins for more than two people.

Step 3: Serve

Once the time is up, you can use a meat thermometer at the thickest part to check that your turkey tenderloin reached an internal temperature of 165 °F (74ºC) with a meat thermometer.

Another good method is to prick the turkey tenderloin at the thickest part and make sure the juices run clear. There shouldn't be any pinkish tinge to the liquid.

Anyway, when the air fryer turkey tenderloin is ready, transfer it to a plate and slice it. Then add your favorite sides and enjoy!

Baked Turkey Tenderloin

You can also make baked turkey breast tenderloin if you don't have an air fryer.

To bake your turkey tenderloin, prep as usual and place it on an oven-safe wire rack with a baking sheet underneath to catch the extra juices.

Bake in an oven preheated to 375°F (190ºC) for 45-50 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the turkey breast tenderloin reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F (74ºC).

How To Store Turkey Breast Tenderloin

This recipe makes enough for 2 servings and you can double or triple it for a bigger group.

You can store your leftover the turkey breast tenderloin in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

How To Reheat Turkey Tenderloins

To reheat turkey tenderloin, I recommend placing your turkey tenderloin in the air fryer and heating at 350°F (180ºC) for 5-6 minutes if fresh and 8-10 minutes if frozen.

You can also reheat in the microwave and heat in 30-second increments until thoroughly heated, about 2-2 ½ minutes if fresh, 3-3 ½ minutes if frozen.

Also, for what it's worth, the leftovers of this easy turkey tenderloin are especially fantastic in sandwiches, pastas, and salads! So, I highly recommend using 'em to make those kinds of meals.

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make turkey tenderloin in air fryer!

If you've never tried to make air fried turkey tenderloin before I hope this easy recipe convinces you to give it a shot!

It's quick, simple, and makes for an incredibly delicious weeknight meal.

And who doesn't love a juicy and tender turkey dinner?

Anyway, If you gave this air fryer recipe for air fryer turkey tenderloin a try, leave a comment down below and let me know how it went!

Also, be sure to check out my TikTok, Youtube channel, and Instagram a look. I'm always posting new delicious and easy weeknight meal recipes like this one on both of them.

More Air Fryer Recipes

If you liked this air fryer recipe, I have a bunch on the blog that I think you'll like just as much!

So for more quick, tasty, and healthy dinner recipes like this, check out some of my other air fryer recipes:

• Air Fryer Chicken Breast
• Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
• Air Fryer Pork Chops
• Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings
• Air Fryer Cornish Hen 
• Air Fryer Kale Chips
• Air Fryer Tilapia
• Air fryer chicken thighs

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