Super juicy and simply delicious, this Ninja foodi turkey tenderloin is cooked to perfection! Ready in less than 30 minutes and bursting with flavor, this turkey recipe will be a perfect addition to your Holiday or weekend table.
If you never tried a turkey tenderloin before, you should. Its much smaller than the whole turkey breast but basically is the same thing. The best option if you are only cooking for one or two people.
How to make Ninja foodi turkey tenderloin (overview)
Take turkey out of package. I like to rinse mine turkey tenderloin with cold running water. Most of tenderloins are sold in salt solution and i want to wash most of it off.
Pat dry any excess water with paper towels. Mix all the spices in a small bowl and rub turkey all over. Using tongs place tenderloins in to an air fryer basket. There is no need to grease or spray with oil. Ninja foodi air fryer basket is non stick.
Cook at 350 degrees for about 22-25 minutes. Cooking time depend on the size of turkey and its thickness. When i am cooking any kind of meat, poultry or fish i always use instant meat thermometer. Turkey just like chicken should be cooked to at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit internal temperature.
What part of turkey is tenderloin
Turkey tenderloin is a skinless and boneless part of turkey breast. It varies in sizes and is very low in fat. Stores sell this cut of turkey in meat and poultry isle and in a vacuum sealed package. I never had a problem finding turkey tenderloin fresh. You will see them more often close to Holiday season.
Recipe tips and tricks
- Do not overcook turkey. It is very important to check internal temperature and don't overcook tenderloin otherwise you will end up with a very dry piece of meat.
- Adjust spices to your liking. You can substitute sage to basil and add dried cilantro.
- If making ninja foodi turkey tenderloin for Thanksgiving, keep in mind that 1 average size tenderloin will feed 1 person. So plan accordingly.
- You can marinate turkey in spices, add a little bit of olive oil and keep in the fridge overnight. This simple process will help infuse seasonings flavors into the meat.
- Frozen tenderloin should be thawed overnight in the fridge. Place a bowl or a large plate under the meat, you never know if it will drip and make a mess.
- If your turkey tenderloin comes in a sealed package with salt solution in it, make sure to rinse turkey very well to remove salt. And don’t add any additional salt to the dish. Otherwise it will be just way too salty!
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Side dishes
My absolutely favorite side dish for all turkey recipes is creamy dreamy mashed potatoes. Make it with the skin on or peeled. Add a bunch of butter and cream and season with salt and roasted garlic, oh la la!
White rice with vegetables is a great side dish too. Brussels sprouts, green beans, cranberry sauce or your favorite recipe for sweet potato casserole… Options are endless.
Leftovers
You can store this Ninja foodi turkey tenderloin for up to 4 days in the fridge. Use an air tight container or just a bowl with the plastic wrap tightly placed on top. Don’t allow any air to get in or turkey will dry out.
You can also freeze it. Thaw before reheating. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave.
Thanksgiving turkey
If making this Ninja foodi turkey recipe for Thanksgiving or Christmas, keep in mind that 1 tenderloin is about 1 portion. Unless you have really really large tenderloins. When serving top with homemade cranberry sauce and delicious brown gravy.
As you can see on the pictures in the post(scroll up), two tenderloins took almost the entire space in the Ninja foodi air fryer basket. Don't overcrowd. Ninja foodi needs enough space to let the air circulate inside the air fryer basket. If you have many guests to feed, i recommend cooking tenderloins in batches or even better make Baked turkey tenderloin with lemon pepper seasoning. This way you can totally bake as much turkey as you want at one time.
More Ninja foodi recipes
- Ninja foodi potato salad
- Ninja foodi cranberry sauce
- Ninja foodi turkey wings
- Ninja foodi butternut squash soup
- Ninja Foodi cornish hen
Ninja Foodi turkey tenderloin
Super juicy and simply delicious, this Ninja foodi turkey tenderloin is cooked to perfection! Ready in less than 30 minutes and bursting with flavor, this turkey recipe will be a perfect addition to your Holiday or weekend table.
Ingredients
- 2 turkey tenderloins
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt*
Instructions
- Rinse turkey under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Mix all the spices and cover tenderloins entirely with them.
- Place turkey into the ninja foodi air fryer basket and cook for 22 minutes at 350 degrees.
- Check if its done by sticking an instant meat thermometer into the thickest part of the tenderloin. It should be at least 165 degrees when cooked through.
- Slice and serve.
Notes
- Do not overcook turkey. It is very important to check internal temperature and don't overcook tenderloin otherwise you will end up with a very dry piece of meat.
- Adjust spices to your liking. You can substitute sage to basil and add dried cilantro.
- If making ninja foodi turkey tenderloin for Thanksgiving, keep in mind that 1 average size tenderloin will feed 1 person. So plan accordingly.
- Frozen tenderloin should be thawed overnight in the fridge. Place a bowl or a large plate under the meat, you never know if it will drip and make a mess.
- *If your turkey tenderloin comes in a sealed package with salt solution in it, make sure to rinse turkey very well to remove salt. And don’t add any additional salt to the dish. Otherwise it will be just way too salty!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 132Total Fat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1143mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 1gSugar: 0gProtein: 26g
Suzanne
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Air Crisp