Description
This was an experiment that had a very happy ending. The dry rub on the tenderloin created a nice crispy crust while the inside stayed moist and juicy.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
- 4 cups chopped broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Stir brown sugar
- paprika
- ground mustard
- salt
- black pepper
- garlic powder
- and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl until evenly combined.
- Brush olive oil on pork tenderloin until coated. Rub spice mixture on all sides of tenderloin and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Carefully place tenderloin in the air fryer basket and cook
- undisturbed
- in the preheated air fryer for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile
- place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until tender
- about 3 minutes. Stir in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer tenderloin to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- While tenderloin is resting
- place broccoli in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10 minutes
- shaking the basket halfway through.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 4