Air Fryer pork loin if flavorful, tender and juicy. Coated with a quick spice rub and cooked perfectly in the air fryer. Simple and delicious, this is a meal you will want on your menu again and again.
We love serving this pork with a baked potato side and pea salad or air fryer carrots.
This air fryer pork loin recipe is one of our favorite things to make in the air fryer. Don’t have to worry about marinating, and it’s quick and easy to cook.
What is the difference between pork tenderloin and pork loin?
Pork loin is usually easy to find at the grocery store and is very budget friendly.
Pork loin is a different cut of meat from pork tenderloin. Pork loin is a little wider and typically has a layer of fat. Pork tenderloin is long and thin.
Ingredients needed
Pork – You can find pork loin in the meat department.
Olive oil – Helps seal in the flavors and adds a nice crust.
Seasonings – Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
How to make air fryer pork loin
Scroll to the bottom for full, printable recipe, ingredients and video.
- Prepare: Trim off any excess fat. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- Season: Mix together Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Pierce the pork with a fork and brush on olive oil and then rub on seasoning mixture. Make sure to coat the whole tenderloin.
- Cook: Place pork loin in air fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes. You don’t need to flip.
- Rest: Carefully remove from the air fryer and lightly cover with foil. Let the pork rest for about 5 minutes before slicing to seal in the juices.
Tips for the best air fryer pork loin
- Meat thermometer – We want the loin to reach an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F.
- Let the pork rest before slicing. This helps to keep the juices in so the meat doesn’t dry out.
How to store leftovers
Let the pork completely cool, you can slice the whole thing and store in an airtight container or leave it whole and either wrap in plastic wrap or place in airtight container in the refrigerator.
The leftovers are wonderful for pork loin sandwiches the next day. You can serve the meat cold, or reheat in the air fryer or in a pan for just 2-3 minutes. It’s also great on a salad or used for fried rice.
Air fryer pork tenderloin slices
If you would like the pork to cook a little quicker, you can choose to slice the pork into 3/4-inch slices, place the slices in the basket and cook at 380 degrees F for 4-5 minutes on each side.
I prefer cooking whole if you have the time for the most flavorful, juicy pork.
What to serve with air fryer pork loin
The spices in the dish go well with a variety of different sides. Here are some that we enjoy:
What air fryer to use?
I use a Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer and really enjoy how it works. You can read my full Cosori review to see if it might work for you.
Here are a few other suggestions that have great reviews and are reasonably priced:
- Ninja 5.5 quart – Air fryer, crisper, dehydrator
- OMORC – 5.8 quart that has touchscreen and great price.
More easy air fryer recipes
- Air Fryer Hamburger – Make delicious, juicy hamburgers in the air fryer.
- Air Fryer Sausage – Choose your favorite sausage to cook quick and easy.
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast – Seasoned chicken that cooks quickly and great for a simple dinner.
- Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken – Make your own instead of store bought.
- Air Fryer Chicken Legs – These chicken legs cook up quickly.
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Air Fryer Pork Loin
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb pork loin
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon course salt
Instructions
- Remove any excess fat from pork loin. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, stir together Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Pierce loin all over with a fork. Rub olive oil over pork and then rub seasoning mixture all over.
- Place pork in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes. Make sure that internal temperature reaches at least 145 degrees F.
- Carefully remove pork loin and loosely cover with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Video
Nutrition
I’m new to cooking with an air fryer. Maybe I missed it in the directions, but what do I set my fryer to? Air crisp? Delicate? Roast? Bake? I’ve got it in now on Roast. Assuming/Hoping that’s what was intended…
Hi Becky,
You can just set it to regular air fryer mode. Roast will work also.
I am super confused by your recipe. You start by explaining the difference between pork loin and tenderloin and by the title of the recipe I think it is for pork loin. But then during the explanation of the recipe you use the words tenderloin “make sure to coat the whole tenderloin” and “Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin slices” Then you have a picture of the Hormel package that is a loin filet which I read on some other recipes is another name for tenderloin. Also it is only 1.5 lbs which usually is the wt of a tenderloin. I have a giant pork loin that I can cut any weight but I am afraid it will not be tender at all if your recipe really is for a tenderloin. Very confused 🤔
Hi Denece, Thanks for writing. You are correct, I made the mistake of writing tenderloin in the directions. I did use the Hormel Pork Loin Filet, not tenderloin. It is a little larger, 24 oz, than a tenderloin. You can cook a tenderloin using this same method, the cooking time just might be a little shorter. I recommend just making sure the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F.
Quick, easy and delicious – who could ask for anything more?
Love trying new recipes. Very juicy in the air fryer. 😋
It took me awhile (had to re-read the whole article) to decide that the recipe did not mean One 1/2# Loin. It meant one 1-1/2# Loin Roast. I needed to know for sure that 4 servings were 2-oz each for nutritional info. Our Meijer has recently been offering Half-Loins, which are great. I picked up 2 for the price of 1 this week. Tonight your recipe is going into my new PowerXL 7-Qt Air Fryer. I love the simplicity of your spice mix. Thanks for that, and also for the detailed information on the difference between the Loin and the Tenderloin.
Boy, was I wrong! I just opened up the Pork Tenderloin I wrote about above. It was totally different from the wider, heavier ones (the 1/2 Tenderloins at Meijer.) It turned that there two narrower loins in each cryovacced package. This will work out better for me (single) and is cut just like this recipe’s. So I learned Tenderloins actually come in three shapes… Wide, 2-piece, and an even smaller filet. I am such an Old Dog, still learning.
Followed your recipe except I cut slits in to the pork loin and put pieces of garlic inside.. Loved that it was done in the air fryer and it was so easy to make. Thank you 😊
So glad you enjoyed it!
I recently discovered how delicious a pork loin is and have had it several times since. Yesterday, I picked up another flavor to try. Hopefully, it will be a huge hit too. It is an inexpensive meat when it comes to feeding 5 people.
I love pork loin, the first time i prepared it I wasn’t impressed because it came out too dry. I’ve saved your recipe for my next trial, especially because I have an air fryer now. Fingers crossed they’ll come out right this time.
What a great idea for dinner tonight! I was looking for something easy to make!
I tried a pork loin recipe before, but didn’t like it much. I will try your recipe next time. That pork loin looks good.
This looks delicious! I typically don’t eat a lot of pork (no real reason, just a preference) but this looks amazing. We will have to try this one.
It has been a long time since I’ve had pork loin. This sure does look amazing. I love that it was made in the air fryer too. I need to try that.
We love a good pork loin! I love the sides you mention, too. We like it with mashed peas… oh my, so good!