Air Fryer Filet Mignon
Air fryer filet mignon is a quick, high-heat cooking method that delivers tender, evenly cooked steak with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 pound filet mignon steaks
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons garlic herb butter
Instructions
- Remove the filet mignon steaks from the refrigerator and let them rest at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, then season both sides evenly with salt, garlic powder, dried thyme, and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 3–5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them.
- Air fry for 7–9 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the steaks reach your desired level of doneness.
- Remove the steaks from the air fryer and immediately top each with garlic herb butter.
- Let the filet mignon rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
Nutrition
Notes
- Bring Steaks to Room Temperature: Letting the filet mignon sit out briefly before cooking helps it cook more evenly in the air fryer.
- Use a Meat Thermometer: Checking internal temperature is the most reliable way to get your preferred doneness.
- Flip Halfway Through: Turning the steaks ensures even browning on both sides.
- Rest Before Serving: Allow the steaks to rest for 5 minutes so the juices redistribute and the meat stays tender.
- Doneness Temperature Guide:
- Rare: 120–125°F
- Medium-Rare: 130–135°F
- Medium: 140–145°F
- Medium-Well: 150–155°F
- Well Done: 160°F+
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