What matters
Thick pork belly cooks differently from thin bacon and can remain chewy outside.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin
Bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin from the air fryer, seasoned with mustard and thyme. Includes a core temperature check and resting time.
Total time
45 min
Calories
297 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Thin bacon, evenly shaped pork
Use a small tenderloin about 18 cm long and 4 cm thick. Bacon protects the surface but cannot replace a doneness check. This makes two meat portions without sides.
Dinner
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Meat
Recipe
Air fryer bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin
Bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin from the air fryer, seasoned with mustard and thyme. Includes a core temperature check and resting time.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Remove silverskin with a sharp knife. Pat the tenderloin dry and tuck any very thin ends underneath.
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2
Mix and season
Mix mustard, oil, thyme, salt and pepper and spread over the pork. Wrap with overlapping bacon, seam side down.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Cook in the basket for about 22 minutes at 180 °C, turning carefully after 11 minutes. Measure the pork centre, not just bacon colour. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
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4
Check and serve
Rest on a clean board for 5 minutes, then slice across the grain. This rest is included in preparation time.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin
Serving guidance
Plan potatoes or salad separately; neither is included in the ingredients or estimated nutrition.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace thyme with finely chopped rosemary, using it sparingly.
Use sweet mustard for milder seasoning; sugar and salt content will change.
Nutrition per serving
297kcal
0.5 gCarbohydrates
39.5 gProtein
15.2 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin
It stays tough during cooking and can make the tenderloin curl.
No. Air must reach the sides; cook larger quantities separately and check again.
No. Surface browning does not reliably indicate the temperature inside the pork.
Immediate slicing releases more juice onto the board. Resting does not replace safe cooking.
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