Orange Sweet Chili-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Lori
Looking for tonight's dinner recipe? Treat your tastebuds to a delicious burst of savory flavors with this Orange Sweet Chili-Glazed Pork Tenderloin!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Marinade Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 t. orange zest preferably organic
- 3 T. extra virgin olive oil , divided
- 3 T. honey preferably local
- 2 T. gluten-free soy sauce tamari or coconut aminos
- 2 T. balsamic vinegar
- 1 t. garlic powder
- 1 T. chili-garlic sauce
Remaining Ingredients for Orange Sweet Chili-Glazed Pork Tenderloin
- 1-1 1/4 lbs. pork tenderloin , trimmed
- 1 lb. carrots , peeled and tops trimmed, as shown
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- Garnish: Fresh thyme sprigs if desired
Prepare the marinade by combining all ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to combine and set aside.
Pat the pork tenderloin dry using clean paper towels. Place it in a gallon-sized freezer bag and pour one-half of the marinade on top, reserving the rest to use later. If you're preparing in advance, place the reserved marinade in an airtight container with a tight-fitting lid and store it in the refrigerator until it's ready to use.
Tightly seal the bag and marinate the pork at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes or place it in the refrigerator overnight. Turn the bag several times while marinating to ensure the pork is evenly covered.
Remove the pork from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking and set aside.
Turn on the air fryer and select the “Air Crisp” function. Set the temperature to 400°F and adjust the timer to 20 minutes. Press “Start” to pre-heat the unit.
Cooking the Pork Tenderloin
While the air fryer is heating, place the carrots on a plate and drizzle one tablespoon of the remaining marinade on top. Toss the carrots to ensure they are evenly coated and set aside.
When the air fryer beeps and flashes “Add Food,” place each marinated and sliced pork inside the basket. Add the whole carrots around the pork, as shown, and close the lid.
After 10 minutes, lift the lid and carefully turn the tenderloin and whole carrots. Close the lid and continue air frying until the cooking time is complete.
Remove the pork tenderloin and carrots from the air fryer. Place pork on a plate to rest for 3-5 minutes.
While the pork is resting, heat the remaining orange marinade just until warm. Slice the pork tenderloin and serve immediately with the whole carrots and a drizzle of the warm marinade on top. Enjoy!