Air Fryer Dry-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Broccoli

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This air fryer dry-rubbed pork tenderloin with broccoli recipe uses a sweet-spicy rub. The air fryer creates a crispy crust and a moist, juicy tenderloin.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 (1 1/2 pound) pork tenderloin, trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Combine brown sugar, paprika, ground mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until well blended.
2 Brush pork tenderloin with 1 tablespoon olive oil to coat; rub spice mixture on all sides of tenderloin and let sit for 5 minutes.
3 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) according to manufacturer's instructions.
4 Carefully place tenderloin in air fryer basket; cook in the preheated air fryer for 20 minutes.
5 Meanwhile, place broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon olive oil; season with salt and black pepper.
6 Transfer tenderloin to a cutting board; rest before slicing, 10 minutes.
7 Meanwhile, place broccoli in air fryer basket. Cook in the air fryer 10 minutes, shaking basket halfway through.