• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Sweetphi logo

  • Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Five Ingredient Fridays
    • Meal Plans
    • Reader Recreations
  • About
    • About & Contact
    • Partnerships
  • Cookbooks
  • Life
    • Love Lists
    • Catching up with the Kelnhofers
    • Travel
  • Shop
  • Work With Me
  • Nav Social Menu

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter

5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Roast Recipe

Dec 11, 2020 · 1 Comment

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

I’m sure everyone has a way that they love to cook their beef tenderloin, but did you know you can cook a beef tenderloin roast in an Air Fryer!?  This 5 ingredient air fryer beef tenderloin roast recipe is my favorite way to cook beef because it’s super easy and you can open the air fryer basket to check the temperature.

5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Recipe this image

I am a big proponent of using a digital meat thermometer to make sure your meat is done to the correct temperature.  I’ve tried cooking a beef tenderloin in the Instant Pot, which is another option, but you can’t open the pressure cooker to check temperature, so I always felt like that was a challenge. And it’s not a super cheap cut of meat you want to take a risk with. You can also cook it in an oven, but then you’re putting on oven mitts, making the house hot, etc. With the air fryer, you’re just opening it and doing a quick temperature check!

5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Recipe

What ingredients do I need to make this recipe?

  • Beef Tenderloin – I used 1.5 lbs. beef tenderloin roast for this recipe, but you can use whatever size fits best in your Air Fryer basket. Or you can buy a bigger roast and cut it in half or whatever size will fit into your air fryer basket.
  • Extra virgin olive oil – spread EVOO on both sides of the meat to allow the garlic, salt and pepper to adhere to the meat.
  • Garlic – I use three cloves of garlic, pressed and placed all over the meat. For me I like a super flavorful garlicy beef roast!
  • Sea salt and pepper – every good piece of meat needs a good dose of salt and pepper. I like using flakey Maldon sea salt.

5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Recipe

When I brought this idea of air fryer beef tenderloin roast up to Nick, he was super skeptical.  And, honestly, so was I!  But now that I’ve tried it, I can honestly say that there is no reason not to always cook your beef this way! So flavorful and juicy and delicious!

5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Recipe

How do I make this Air Fryer beef tenderloin?

  1. Cut your piece of meat to a proper size that will fit in your Air Fryer basket.
  2. Rub one tablespoon of olive oil on each side of the meat (2 total tablespoons).
  3. Press garlic and press on/all around meat.  Cover in salt and pepper.
  4. Cook in Air Fryer at 325 for 30-45 minutes, until internal temperature is 145 for medium
  5. Let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and enjoy!

5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Recipe

As you can tell by the pictures, cooking your meat in an Air Fryer really results in a flavorful, juicy piece of meat!  The juices on the cutting board are what you will see after the meat rests and while you are slicing it.

5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Recipe

I like to serve my 5 ingredient air fryer beef tenderloin roast recipe with a side of roasted balsamic vegetables and potatoes.

Steak and nectarine salad recipe

And if you have any leftovers, you can easily slice them thin and serve on a sandwich (think like a french dip sandwich) or you can use them on a steak salad, like this one (pictured above is steak nectarine salad which is super good with this beef tenderloin).

5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Roast Recipe

This 5 ingredient Air Fryer beef tenderloin roast recipe is going to become your new favorite way to make a beef tenderloin.
No ratings yet
Print Rate
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • Air fryer

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb. Beef tenderloin
  • 2 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves pressed
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Instructions

  • Cut your tenderloin down to size to ensure it will fit in your Air Fryer basket. I started with a 3lb. tenderloin and cut it in half, so it's 1.5 lbs.
    5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Recipe
  • Rub 1 Tbs. EVOO on each side of the tenderloin. Sprinkle salt, pepper and add garlic.
    5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Recipe
  • Bake at 325 for 30-45 minutes, until internal temperature is 145 for medium.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and enjoy.
    5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 3mg

Related Posts

  • steak and nectarine salad recipe
    Steak and Nectarine Salad Recipe

    I do not make salads nearly enough, as evidenced by this steak and nectarine salad…

  • 5 ingredient beef ramen and peppers for a super easy dinner idea from @sweetphi
    5 Ingredient Beef and Pepper Ramen Recipe

    In need of a quick dinner? I've got you covered with this 5 ingredient beef…

  • Slow cooker beef and sweet potato stew from @sweetphi
    Slow Cooker Beef and Sweet Potato Stew

    Warm, delicious, and comforting, this slow cooker beef and sweet potato stew should definitely be…

  • 5 ingredient spicy roast beef sliders from @sweetphi
    Spicy Roast Beef Sliders

    Secure your title as ‘hostess with the mostess’ with these delectable and delicious spicy roast…

Air Fryer, Beef, Blog Posts, Main Meals, Recipes 5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Roast Recipe, 5 ingredient friday, 5 ingredient recipe, air fryer, Air fryer recipe

Did you make this recipe? Hashtag with us! Be sure to follow/tag @sweetphiblog and hashtag #sweetphiblog – we love to see what you’re cooking up!”

Get the Weekly Newsletter right in your inbox

Reader Interactions

Trackbacks

  1. No-Bake Coconut Cream Fruit Tarts - Sweetphi says:
    May 16, 2021 at 9:40 am

    […] cooks me dinner (usually delicious steak and mushrooms like these, or I’m thinking air fryer beef tenderloin this year) and I make a side dish (in years past I’ve made these mashed potatoes, or these […]

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Primary Sidebar

Top 5

Related Posts

  • 1 Air Fryer Turkey Egg Rolls (Thanksgiving Leftovers)
  • 2 Serbian Sausage Cevapcici Recipe
  • 3 Air Fryer Turkey Breast Recipe
  • 4 5 Ingredient Crispy Cheesy Air Fryer Chicken Dinner Recipe
  • 5 Instant Pot Hungarian Goulash

Philia Kelnhofer, Danish, Chicken tacos, Kelnhofer familySweetphi.com is a destination for easy recipes, showcasing beautiful content and inspiration, everyday family life, motherhood, and fun finds from around the web. 

Learn More

Footer

Save this recipe for the perfect holiday dip, it e Save this recipe for the perfect holiday dip, it even has red and green colors for a festive dish!
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, not oil packed
- 8 oz. goat cheese
- 1/2 cup basil fresh, chopped
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 3 Tbs. milk, any percentage is fine
- Chop sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces.  Finely chop basil.
- Add goat cheese, garlic powder and milk in a bowl. Stir all ingredients together and enjoy!
- Tip - let this sit at room temperature for a little bit before serving so that it’s spreadable!
https://sweetphi.com/5-ingredient-goat-cheese-spread-with-sun-dried-tomato-and-basil/
#dips #appetizer #appetizerrecipe #holidayrecipes #holidayrecipe #foodblogger #milwaukeefoodblogger #goatcheeserecipes
Here are my November 5 star books: Mrs Nash’s A Here are my November 5 star books:
Mrs Nash’s Ashes by @sarahadlerwrites  I did not want this lovely book to end! The characters had such great chemistry and it was overall such a good romance.”A starry-eyed romantic, a cynical writer, and (the ashes of) an elderly woman take the road trip of a lifetime that just might upend everything they believe about true love.”
Will They Or Won’t They by @avawilderwrites Such a cute story and I loved the ending, was not expecting it to end the way it did with the little twist. “Onscreen, they’re in love. Offscreen, they can’t stand each other. From the author of How to Fake It in Hollywood comes “a sexy lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers romance that smolders then bursts into flames”
Flying Solo @lindaholmes97  @justjuliawhelan narrates - she’s my fave narrator. This was such a fun audiobook, there were parts that had me loling and it was a unique love story, I thoroughly enjoyed it. “A woman returns to her small Maine hometown, uncovering family secrets that take her on a journey of self-discovery and new love, in this warm and charming novel from the NYT bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over.”
The Lost Bookshop @evie.gaughan This was such a lovely cozy read with a touch of whimsey, I really loved the story. “The Keeper of Stories meets The Lost Apothecary in this evocative and charming novel full of mystery and secrets. ‘The thing about books,’ she said ‘is that they help you to imagine a life bigger and better than you could ever dream of.’ On a quiet street in Dublin, a lost bookshop is waiting to be found…”
Find a full review (with non 5-star books too) on SweetPhi.com
#bookrecommendations #bookreviews #romancebooks #bookstagram #reading #romancereader #5starreviews #bookstagrammer #thelostbookshop #flyingsolo #willtheyorwontthey #mrsnashsashes
We all know how busy and chaotic Christmas morning We all know how busy and chaotic Christmas morning is, so plan ahead for what you’ll be eating to make the morning even more relaxing! 🎄
We’ve put together 16 delicious Christmas morning recipes that are perfect to help everyone have a cozy morning after Santa’s visit 🎅🏼
Grab these recipes on the blog!
https://sweetphi.com/recipes-delicious-christmas-morning/
#christmas #christmasmorning #breakfast #breakfastideas #breakfastclub #holidays #familybreakfast #kids #brunchrecipes #brunch #recipes #food #foodie #easyrecipes
There’s something about using real cranberries i There’s something about using real cranberries in recipes that just screams winter baking! ❄️
These big chocolate chip cranberry cookies are made with real cranberries and are one of my favorite cookies for the holiday season!
Grab the recipe on sweetphi.com ❤️
https://sweetphi.com/big-chocolate-chip-cranberry-cookies-made-real-cranberries/
#christmas #christmascookies #cookies #recipe #christmasbaking #baking #cranberries
This recipe for 5 ingredient peanut brittle withou This recipe for 5 ingredient peanut brittle without a candy thermometer is super easy to make and perfect to give as a holiday gift! 🎁
It’s the perfect sweet/salty combination!
Have you ever tried making your own peanut brittle?!
Get this recipe on sweetphi.com❤
https://sweetphi.com/5-ingredient-peanut-brittle-without-a-candy-thermometer/
#recipe #5ingredients #candyrecipe #brittle #peanutbrittle #holidayfood #christmas #christmasrecipe #holidaybaking #dessert #giftideas #giftguide #foodgifts #food #foodie #easyrecipe #easydessert
In this weeks Love List you’ll find a lot of Chr In this weeks Love List you’ll find a lot of Christmas finds from sweaters, movies, and cute boots! We’re also sharing an article on the secret to happiness and the little green machine I can’t live without!
Read more on the blog! ❤️
https://sweetphi.com/love-list-green-machine-upholstery-cleaner-and-christmas-tree-sweater/
These sugar cookies are our go-to, no-fail recipe These sugar cookies are our go-to, no-fail recipe for cut out cookies that actually hold their shape! ❄️
BAKING TIP: After you make your dough, you’ll roll it out, cut out your cookie shapes, and then put them on a lined baking sheet and PUT THEM IN THE FREEZER for 10 minutes, then straight into the oven after. No cooling and then rolling. You roll, cut, and then cool!
https://sweetphi.com/sugar-cut-cookies-actually-hold-shape/
#recipe #cookies #sugarcookies #cutoutcookies #christmas #christmasbaking #bakingtips #baking #christmasrecipe #cookiedecorating #holidaybaking #easyrecipe #cookiedough #food #foodie
This gingerbread cut out cookies recipe is a great This gingerbread cut out cookies recipe is a great one to make with kids.  My favorite part about these cookies is that they have a nice flavor but are not overpowering! 🎄
Do you like gingerbread cookies?!
Grab this recipe on the blog! ❤️
https://sweetphi.com/gingerbread-cut-out-cookies-recipe/
#gingerbeard #gingerbreadcookies #cutoutcookies #christmas #christmascookies #recipe
  • Recipes
  • Baby
  • Cookbook
  • Five Ingredient Fridays
  • Travel
  • Privacy Policy

Copyright © 2023 · SWEET PHI

5 Ingredient Air Fryer Beef Tenderloin Roast