What is the difference between a pork loin and pork tenderloin?

A pork loin is a leaner piece of meat with a 1/4 inch - 1/2 inch thick layer of fat on top. It is wide like a roast. The pork tenderloin is also very lean with mostly darker meat and little visible fat. But it does have a thin layer of chewy fat, called silver skin, that is removed before cooking.

Why are my pork overcooked?

To ensure even cooking, slice each medallion into even pieces . If one or two come out thicker, let them air fry for 1 minute alone before adding the rest. And if one or two are sliced thinner, add them 1 minutes after the other pieces. And always use your meat thermometer. I tested the pork at the 4 minute halfway point and they already had registered 100°F so I knew they were more than halfway done.

What should I serve with Pork Medallions?

For this recipe, I served the pork with air fryer green beans. It was so easy to make the green beans first. Then I left them covered on a plate, cooked the pork medallions. While they rested for about 3 minutes, I reheated the beans for 1-2 minutes. You can also make some Blackened Green Beans , Marinated Broccoli or Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts. They can all be cooked very quickly on the stovetop.

Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Medallions ⋆

Name: Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced into about 8 equal slices; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1/4 cup brown sugar or substitute; 1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 12 ounce package of microwavable, pre-washed, snipped green beans; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper

Description

These tender and juicy air fryer pork tenderloin medallions are quick cooking and especially flavorful with a teriyaki marinade. They are ready in about 30 minutes and will become a favorite weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Pork Tenderloin

1 pound pork tenderloin, sliced into about 8 equal slices
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar or substitute
1/4 cup soy sauce, low sodium
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Air Fryer green beans

12 ounce package of microwavable, pre-washed, snipped green beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Pork tenderloin

Combine ingredients for marinade in a glass, ceramic or plastic bowl.
Place pork medallions on a cutting board and carefully slice off the long strip of "silver skin" on top of the pork.
Place pork fillets in the marinade and let it sit for 20-30 minutes.
Spray the air fryer with non stick cooking spray. Preheat the air fryer on 390 or 400°F for 5 minutes. Pat the pork medallion dry with paper towels and put them in a single layer in the air fryer.
Air fry the pork slices for 4 minutes.
Flip them over and air fry for another 4-5 minutes. Test the pork with an internal meat thermometer, It is done when it reads at least 145°F. Let rest for 5 minutes and serve.

Green Beans

Combine the seasoning mixture in a large bowl. Poke about 4-5 holes in the package of beans. Cook in microwave for 3 minutes. *
Cut open package and Carefully drain the beans and pat dry. Place beans into the bowl and stir to cover with seasoning.
Spray air fryer with non stick spray. Preheat air fryer for 4 minutes at 390 or 400°F. Place in basket and spread out the green beans. Cook for 8-10 minutes, shaking the basket at the 4 minute mark. Cook for another 4-6 minutes until beans are crispy.

Notes

*If your green beans are not from a microwavable package, then just rinse, dry and pre cook for about 3 minutes until barely soft and crisp tender.

* To lower the sugar or carbohydrates, simply use a brown sugar substitute instead of regular brown sugar.

* I am using a Philips premium XXL with a 4 quart capacity. The exact times that food is done in an air fryer may vary. Depending on the size and brand, it may take a bit more or less to cook. Use you thermometer as a true guide for all meat etc.

* The nutrition is an estimate from Nutrifox.com. It was calculated with brown sugar substitute and without the green beans.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 slices
Calories: 177
Sugar: 0.9 g
Sodium: 771 mg
Fat: 6.1 g
Carbohydrates: 4.3 g
Protein: 25 g
Cholesterol: 73 mg