Name: Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1000 gr beef tenderloin; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp garlic powder; 2 tsp herbs; 2 tbsp herb butter

Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin

Beef tenderloin is a premium cut that delivers tenderness and flavor when cooked precisely. Using the air fryer ensures a perfect sear and a juicy, pink center — a true steakhouse-quality experience at sea, without firing up the grill or oven.
This method preserves the meat’s moisture while keeping preparation simple and clean.

Cuisine: Continental Courses: Main-dish Recipe Tags: A airfryer B Beef H healty

Savory

Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 35 mins Total Time 50 mins Servings: 5

Ingredients

5 servings

Ingredients:

1000 gr beef tenderloin (cut into 5 portions of 200 g each)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1 tsp black pepper (reshly ground, or to taste)
2 tsp garlic powder (or 2 minced garlic cloves (optional)
2 tsp herbs (thyme, rosemary)
2 tbsp herb butter (for serving optional)

Instructions

Preparation:

Remove the tenderloin from the refrigerator, 30 minutes to 1 hour before cooking, to reach room temperature. Pat the meat dry with paper towels and rub on all sides with olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic, and herbs (if using).
Preheat the air fryer to 200C for about 3–5 minutes. Place the steaks in a single layer inside the basket with as much room between them as possible.
Cook as follows: for rare – 6 minutes total (flipping halfway), for medium-rare – 8 minutes, and for medium – around 9 to 10 minutes.
Once done, leave the steaks to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Note

Tips
Use a meat thermometer to check doneness: rare – 50C, medium-rare – 55C, medium – 60C.

Avoid overcooking; tenderloin is best when pink and juicy.

Resting after cooking allows the juices to redistribute and enhances tenderness.

Optional Enhancements
Substitute striploin with ribeye or sirloin if preferred. Top the steak with compound butter, such as garlic-parsley or chimichurri, for added richness.

Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin