This air fryer bacon wrapped pork tenderloin is tender and juicy on the outside and wrapped with perfectly crisp bacon! Using your air fryer makes this dish as easy as can be. Not to mention, it is ready to enjoy in under 30 minutes!
Best Air Fried Pork Tenderloin With Bacon
My air fryer is easily one of my favorite appliances in my kitchen! It makes everything so easy and effortless to prepare while still tasting delicious!
This air-fried pork tenderloin is cooked to perfection and wrapped in crisp bacon- all made in the air fryer! In just 20 minutes, you'll be ready to enjoy this tasty and simple dinner!
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🥘 Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin Ingredients
This easy meal only needs 4 ingredients to make! Try to choose a pork tenderloin that is even in width all the way down.
- Bacon - 6 strips of bacon. You can always add more if you're a bacon lover!
- Pork Tenderloin - One 1½ pound pork tenderloin.
- Salt - ½ teaspoon of Kosher salt.
- Pepper - ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper.
*Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*
🔪 How To Air Fry A Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Nothing can beat the ease and convenience of using an air fryer! In fact, that is all you're going to need for this recipe!
Depending on the exact size of your pork, this recipe will make about 6 servings.
- Prepare bacon. On a cutting board or large tray, lay out your 6 bacon strips side by side so that they slightly overlap.
- Season. Season all sides of your 1½-pound pork tenderloin with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper, then set your pork tenderloin in the center of your bacon strips.
- Wrap the pork. Wrap one side of the bacon strips over the seasoned pork tenderloin and then overlap it with the second side of bacon. Use toothpicks to secure the bacon.
- Move to the air fryer. Gently transfer the bacon-wrapped tenderloin to the basket of your air fryer.
- Cook. Air fry your pork tenderloin at 400°F (205°C) for 20 minutes, making sure to rotate it halfway through cooking. Your pork is done when a meat thermometer reads 145°F (63°C).
- Rest. Remove the tenderloin from the air fryer and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
This meaty dish tastes great with so many different things! Serve your delicious pork tenderloin with some mashed potatoes and green beans almondine for a complete dinner. Enjoy!
💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
- You can never have too much bacon, so feel free to use as much as you like!
- If your tenderloin is too long for your air fryer, you can cut it in half and place the two halves side by side (but leave some space between them).
- Your air fryer cooking time will vary based on your model and the actual weight and thickness of the pork tenderloin.
- Make sure to let your pork rest after cooking so that it stays nice and juicy!
- Don't forget the toothpicks! See my photos showing an easy way to secure the bacon and guiding for slicing.
🥡 Storing & Reheating
Keep your tenderloin in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheating Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
You can reheat your pork by heating it in short 30-second intervals in the microwave or by popping it back into the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) until warmed to your satisfaction!
❓ FAQ
At 400°F (205°C), a 1½-pound pork tenderloin will take about 20 minutes to cook, flipping halfway. Of course, the time will vary based on the exact weight of your pork and the model of your air fryer.
You can, but it will take longer to cook. When frozen, it could take closer to 30-45 minutes to fully cook.
It depends. Color is no longer a determining factor in whether or not pork is fully cooked. The best way to check is with a meat thermometer. It needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C), which may or may not still have some pink color to it.
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📋 Recipe
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon (or more, *see note)
- 1½ lb pork tenderloin
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- On a cutting board or large tray, lay out your bacon strips side by side so that they slightly overlap.6 strips bacon
- Season all sides of your pork tenderloin with salt and pepper, then set your pork tenderloin in the center of your bacon strips.1½ lb pork tenderloin, ½ teaspoon Kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Wrap one side of the bacon strips over the seasoned pork tenderloin and then overlap it with the second side of bacon. Use toothpicks to secure the bacon.
- Gently transfer the bacon-wrapped tenderloin to the basket of your air fryer.
- Air fry your pork tenderloin at 400°F (205°C) for 20 minutes, making sure to rotate it halfway through cooking. Your pork is done when a meat thermometer reads 145°F (63°C).
- Remove the tenderloin from the air fryer and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
- Don't forget the toothpicks! See my photos showing an easy way to secure the bacon and guiding for slicing.
- You can never have too much bacon, so feel free to use as much as you like!
- If your tenderloin is too long for your air fryer, you can cut it in half and place the two halves side by side (but leave some space between them).
- Your air fryer cooking time will vary based on your model and the actual weight and thickness of the pork tenderloin.
- Make sure to let your pork rest after cooking so that it stays nice and juicy!
- To store: Keep your tenderloin in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- To reheat: You can reheat your pork by heating it in short 30-second intervals in the microwave or by popping it back into the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) until warmed to your satisfaction!
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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