Cook the most perfect beef tenderloin quickly and effortless in the air fryer. Cooked with a mayonnaise, garlic and and herb rub, it's perfectly tender and so easy to cook to exactly your tastes. If you want to impress, this is foolproof!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fried beef tenderloin, air fryer beef recipe, how to cook beef tenderloin in the air fryer
Remove beef tenderloin from the fridge and allow it to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
Combine mayonnaise, kosher salt, rosemary, thyme, garlic cloves and black pepper in a bowl and stir to combine. Rub mixture all over the beef tenderloin.
Place tenderloin in the air fryer basket and cook on 250 degrees Fahrenheit until the internal temperature of the middle of the filet reaches the desired temperature as listed below. It should take about 30 minutes to reach an internal temperature of 125 degrees Fahrenheit for a medium-rare roast.
Once the tenderloin reaches the desired pull temperature (refer to chart below), remove the tenderloin from the air fryer basket and tent with foil. Allow tenderloin to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
I suggest a quick read thermometer to check on the temperature of the roast to determine doneness. You’ll want to remove the roast from the air fryer when it’s about 5 degrees below your desired doneness temperature. The temperature of the roast will continue to rise once it’s removed from the air fryer.
I suggest cooking the tenderloin anywhere between a medium-rare or medium temperature for tender roast.
Refer to the chart below for desired temperature. The times provided are approximate times and will vary depending on the roast, air fryer brand, etc. Start checking the temperature of the roast at about 30 minutes.