25-Minute Air Fryer Brown Sugar Garlic Beef Tenderloin Perfection
A simple and flavorful air fryer recipe for beef tenderloin with brown sugar and garlic, perfect for budget-friendly dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef tenderloin
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F.
- Mix brown sugar, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
- Coat the beef tenderloin evenly with the mixture.
- Place the beef in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness.
- Use fresh garlic for best flavor.
- Serve with roasted vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 lb
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg