Air Fryer Filet Mignon
Air fryer filet mignon is a gourmet main course made in minutes when you pop them into your air fryer and cook these tender steaks to perfection! They’re incredibly tasty and juicy, with a perfectly golden-brown crust that’ll leave you wondering why you ever made steaks another way!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 672kcal
Prep 5 minutes
Cooking 11 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 lb filet mignon (2 8-ounce portions)
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tablespoon butter (divided - in 2 ½ tablespoon portions)
Instructions
- To ensure your filet cooks evenly, let it come to room temperature on the counter for 30 minutes before cooking. Then, preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C)
- Meanwhile, trim any connective tissue from the outside of your steak and pat it dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and ground black pepper on all sides.1 lb filet mignon, 2 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Place the seasoned filet mignon into your air fryer basket, making sure they are in a single layer with space between them (*see note). Air fry for 11-13 minutes for medium-rare, or until the steaks reach your desired internal temperature (*see note).
- Remove steaks from air fryer and transfer them to a plate or cutting board. Then, top each filet with 1 portion of butter. Tent a piece of foil loosely over top and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.1 tablespoon butter
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Notes
- The filets can be wrapped with bacon if desired, use 1-2 strips per filet then secure in place using a toothpick. Remove toothpicks before serving.
- For steaks that are about 1 ½-inches thick, the cooking times are as follows:
- Rare: 10-12 minutes or 120°F (52°C)
- Medium-rare: 11-13 minutes or 130°F (54°C)
- Medium: 12-14 minutes or 140°F (160°C)
- Medium-well: 13-15 minutes or 150°F (66°C)
- Well: 14-16 minutes or 160°F (71°C)
- Keep in mind that steaks will continue to cook another 5°F while resting, this is often referred to as 'carryover cooking'.
Nutrition
Calories: 672kcal (34%) | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 41g (82%) | Fat: 55g (85%) | Saturated Fat: 24g (150%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 174mg (58%) | Sodium: 2482mg (108%) | Potassium: 692mg (20%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 175IU (4%) | Calcium: 19mg (2%) | Iron: 5mg (28%)
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