Quick and juicy Marinated Pork Kebabs are lightly seasoned and made with bites of pork tenderloin, sliced bacon, and red and green bell peppers in the air fryer.

Looking for other recipes with pork tenderloin? Try these Bacon Wrapped Pork Medallions or Oven Roasted BBQ Braided Pork Tenderloin!

Juicy pork tenderloin kebabs on a white platter.

Pork Kebabs

Yes, you heard that right, you can cook kebabs in an air fryer! These easy kebabs are made in a few quick chops, skewered, and cooked in minutes in your air fryer.

We love that the air fryer gives our vegetables a nice crunch and a slight sear on the outside of the meat. It also seals in the perfect amount of seasonings to make this simple recipe taste like you have fired up the grill.

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The air fryer is such a great tool for making tasty pork, like these air fryer pork steaks, air fryer pork chops or even air fryer country style ribs.

Ingredients

Pork tenderloin
Bacon
Onion
Bell pepper
Honey
Olive oil
Orange juice
Garlic
Spices: smoked paprika, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning

Recipe Tips

Use knife or food scissors to cut bacon and tenderloin.
Make sure your skewers will fit in the air fryer. We suggest using metal kabobs.
Cut veggies and meat similar in size to ensure even cooking.

Step-By-Step Cooking Instructions

Cut pork tenderloin in half lengthwise. Next, cut the tenderloin into one-inch pieces and place in a mixing bowl.

Measure and add crushed garlic, paprika, salt, pepper, orange juice, honey, olive oil, and Italian seasoning into the bowl of tenderloin pieces. Stir to coat and set aside to allow flavors to marinate.

Peppers, onions, bacon and tenderloin pieces marinating in a blue bowl.

While the meat is marinating, cut the onion, bell peppers, and bacon into one-inch squares. Add into the bowl of pork tenderloin pieces and mix well to combine the marinade.

Assemble the kebabs in this order: pepper, onion, bacon, tenderloin. Repeat until the skewer has approximately four pieces of meat or is full.

Metal skewers of pork kebabs on a wooden cutting board.

Follow your air fryer instructions and preheat to 370 degree F.

Place skewers in the air fryer and cook for 10-15 minutes. Turn halfway through the cooking process, remove to enjoy!

Air fryer pork kebab cooked and removed from the skewer.

How long to cook pork kebabs in an air fryer?

Our recipe calls for 10-15 minutes of cooking time at 370 degrees F.

It is important to note that air fryer models vary, and the time may need to be adjusted. Use a meat thermometer to test the tenderloin pieces of the skewers to ensure an internal temperature of 145 degrees F is met.

Is it a kebab or a kabob?

Yes and yes! Depending on the region and country, the traditional versions of meat cooked on a skewer goes by both names.

In the US this dish typically has meat protein, such as pork, in addition to grilled veggies and onions. Making the kebab a keto-friendly menu item at any gathering, along with the bonus of being quick and easy to prepare.

Other Pork Tenderloin Recipes

Pork tenderloin is a versatile cut that is lean, like a chicken breast, but packs a flavorful punch. We also like to serve it as crockpot cranberry pork tenderloin, as an easy stir-fry Szechuan, or even from the oven as stuffed pork tenderloin.