Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin - Maple Glazed

An air fryer is the absolute best way to make a turkey tenderloin, you can even put two tenderloins in there at once! I coat mine with maple syrup and it creates such a crispy and delicious crust.

Have you ever tried cooking your turkey tenderloin in the air fryer? Try brushing it with maple syrup too! It creates a crispy and sweet crust. Plus, the inside is so juicy and tender. The best of both worlds!

Where Did It All Begin?

I have been obsessed with crock pot pork tenderloin since I made it for New Year's. Someone asked if I made it with turkey tenderloin yet. I had never even heard of turkey tenderloin! I was so excited that I immediately started recipe testing.

That is where I created my crock pot turkey tenderloin. Then, I decided to make it easier and quicker with an instant pot turkey tenderloin. But, I couldn't stop there, I had to try out another cooking method and that is where we get air fryer turkey tenderloin.

I love how this makes such a delicious and crispy crust. I had to make it brown sugar and maple glazed really help crisp up the crust. It was AMAZING!

You can use this general recipe for air fryer turkey tenderloins and put your own spin on it. If you do not want something sweet, use a garlic and herb recipe or a BBQ recipe. But, this can just be your basis for cooking the turkey tenderloins in an air fryer.

What You Need to Make a Turkey Tenderloin

First off, you will need an air fryer, you can use a basket type air fryer; but, I really like a rack type air fryer as well. 

The ingredients are very simple as I like to let the maple syrup do all the talking.

• Turkey tenderloin
• Garlic salt
• Brown sugar
• Maple syrup

I absolutely love adding a little bit of garlic salt to sweet recipes. The mix of the salt and garlic to counteract the sweetness of the recipe is amazing. But, if you don't want to use that, you can just do some salt and pepper or just add a little but of onion powder.

I always, typically, use brown sugar replacement. It is easy grab a huge package from Amazonand that is what I always use. I do not mind using a replacement sugar. However, I know some people have concerns with that. You can substitute a brown sugar blend or just straight brown sugar. The sugar really helps caramelize the crust and make it super crispy!

Again, with the maple syrup, I use a sugar free substitute. However, you can certainly use the normal kind or another favorite.

I also like to grab grab a meat thermometer and have that on hand to make sure my tenderloin is fully cooked.

You can use this general recipe for air fryer turkey tenderloins and put your own spin on it. If you do not want something sweet, use a garlic and herb recipe or a BBQ recipe. But, this can just be your basis for cooking the turkey tenderloins in an air fryer.

Where to Find Turkey Tenderloin

I get this question A TON, where do I find turkey tenderloin in the grocery store? Well, in my grocery store, which is typically Publix, there is a whole tenderloin section. It is in the meat department, with all the other fresh meats; however, off to the side. There are mostly pork tenderloins; however, you can usually find a turkey one.

This is what it looks like. I can usually only find the Jennie-O brand.

How to Make a Turkey Tenderloin in the Air Fryer

Start by preheating the air fryer to 400 degrees.

Take the turkey tenderloin out of the bag and pat it dry, it is usually pretty damp. I use one turkey tenderloin; however, you can use both. They measure about 12 ounces each.

Sprinkle garlic salt onto both sides of the tenderloin. Then, pack the brown sugar onto all parts of the tenderloin.

Grease the air fryer tray and place the tenderloin in the air fryer. Air fry for 10 minutes.

Open the air fryer, brush on half the maple syrup. Then, flip the tenderloin over and brush on the remaining maple syrup. Air fry for another 8-10 minutes, until fully cooked.

Let it rest before slicing. I like to cut this tenderloin into smaller pieces. I will do 9 pieces, which is 3 pieces per serving.

Alternative Cooking Methods

Looking for some more turkey tenderloin recipes? But, you do not have an air fryer? Don't worry, I know a couple ways to cook a tenderloin!

If you need this quicker, make my instant pot turkey tenderloin. It only needs to cook for 10 minutes! But, if you would rather make this in the crock pot, I have an amazing crock pot turkey tenderloin recipe as well.

what to serve with turkey tenderloin

Potatoes and turkey tenderloin are the best combination! You can serve this with my roasted red potatoes. However, it is really good with some scalloped potatoes or air fryer baby potatoes. 

But, for the vegetable, try some garlic parmesan zucchini chips or my one point spaghetti squash Alfredo.

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Air Fryer Turkey Tenderloin

An air fryer is the absolute best way to make a turkey tenderloin, you can even put two tenderloins in there at once!

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