Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin
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!
Servings 4 servings
Calories 370kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef tenderloin roast
Rub
- 2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 Tablespoon fresh Rosemary minced (or 2 teaspoons dried Rosemary)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 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.
| Doneness | Pull Temp. | Doneness Temp. | Approx. Cook Time |
| Rare | 115F-120F | 120F-125F | 27 minutes |
| Medium rare | 125F-130F | 130F-135F | 30 minutes |
| Medium | 135F-140F | 140F-145F | 33 minutes |
| Medium well | 145F-150F | 150F-155F | 35 minutes |
| Well done | 155F or higher | 160F or higher | 38 minutes |
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1916mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 5mg