best damn air fryer pork tenderloin

INGREDIENTS

• Pork tenderloin (1.25lbs – 1.75lbs)
• 2 tbs brown sugar
• 1 tbs smoked paprika
• 1.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground mustard
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cayenne powder (optional)
• 1/2 tbs olive oil

PREPARATION

1. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl.
2. Trim the pork tenderloin of any excess fat/silver skin. Coat with a 1/2 tablespoon olive oil. Rub spice mixture on entire pork tenderloin.
3. Preheat air fryer to 400° F for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, carefully place pork tenderloin into air fryer and air fry at 400° F for 20-22 minutes. Internal temp should be 145° – 160° F.
4. When air fryer cycle is complete, carefully remove pork tenderloin to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Save any juices to serve over sliced meat.