Pork tenderloin (fillet) cooking times
How long to cook pork tenderloin: 20–25 min in the oven at 200°C (180°C fan), 18–22 min in an air fryer at 180°C, 15–20 min under the grill and 15–20 min on the barbecue. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.
How long to cook pork tenderloin
Times are for one tenderloin of about 500 g, for 3–4.
| Method | Time | Heat | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven | 20–25 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | After browning in a pan. |
| Air fryer | 18–22 min | 180°C (350°F) | Turn halfway. |
| Grill | 15–20 min | under a medium-hot grill | Turn every few minutes. |
| Barbecue | 15–20 min | over medium heat, lid down | Turn every few minutes. |
| Pan-fry Medallions | 2–3 min per side | over a medium-high heat | Sliced into 2 cm medallions. |
Before you start
Trim off the silvery sinew, season and brown all over first.
How to tell it’s done
63°C (145°F) in the middle, with a faint blush of pink. Rest for 5 minutes.
Food safety: Pork is safe at 63°C (145°F) with a 3-minute rest (USDA); for no pink at all, take it to 70°C (160°F).
Questions
How long to cook pork tenderloin in the oven?
20–25 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. After browning in a pan.
How long to cook pork tenderloin in an air fryer?
18–22 min at 180°C (350°F). Turn halfway.
How long to grill pork tenderloin?
15–20 min under a medium-hot grill. Turn every few minutes.
How long to barbecue pork tenderloin?
15–20 min over medium heat, lid down. Turn every few minutes.
How long to pan-fry pork tenderloin?
Medallions: 2–3 min per side over a medium-high heat. Sliced into 2 cm medallions.
Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and the size of what you’re cooking all vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer before serving. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance, last checked 11 November 2026.