Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes

Name: Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 0.5 tsp Granulated Garlic; 0.25 cup Olive Oil; 0.5 cup Pineapple Preserves; 2.5 lb Pork Tenderloin; 1 tsp Salt; 1.5 lb Sweet Potato Cubes; 0.5 tsp White Pepper

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Gluten-Free

Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin with Sweet Potatoes pairs juicy pork with caramelized, tender sweet potato bites, all coated in a pineapple-glazed mix with a touch of cayenne heat. The sweet-savory balance and subtle spice make it a standout weeknight dinner that still feels special. Serve it hot after a brief rest for the pork so the juices settle and the flavors shine.

Prep15 mins
Cook35 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

1

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C), if your manufacturer recommends preheating.
2

In a large mixing bowl, combine olive oil, pineapple preserves, garlic granules, cayenne, salt, and white pepper; stir to mix.
3

Add the sweet potato pieces to the mixing bowl and toss with the pineapple preserves mixture. Transfer the sweet potatoes to a plate, keeping the remaining pineapple mixture in the bowl.
4

Pat the tenderloins dry with paper towels. Add them to the mixing bowl with the remaining pineapple mixture and toss to coat.
5

Brush the interior basket of the air fryer with the remaining olive oil. Place the tenderloins in the basket, then, in a single layer, add as many sweet potato pieces as will fit around the tenderloins. Set the extra sweet potato pieces aside to cook as a second batch.
6

Air fry for 10 minutes. Turn the tenderloins over so the browned side is facing down. Stir the sweet potatoes, keeping them in a single layer. Air fry until the pork loin is slightly pink in the center, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). If the tenderloins need additional time, turn them again and continue cooking, checking the temperature every 5 minutes.
7

Remove the sweet potatoes from the air fryer when they are tender and caramelized. (See Cook's Note).
8

When the tenderloins reach doneness, place them on a platter and tent with foil. Let them rest while the remaining sweet potatoes cook, about 10 more minutes.