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    Air Fryer Filet Mignon

    Published: Jan 30, 2023 •Modified: Jan 30, 2023 by mikecleavenger • This post may contain affiliate links, which can earn us a commission •

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    Overhead shot of ingredients you will need to make this recipe.
    Overhead shot of 3 filet mignons seasoned with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
    3 raw filet mignons in an air fryer basket.
    Close-up shot of air-fried filet mignon with compound butter and rosemary.
    Air fryer filet mignon topped with garlic-herb butter.

    This Air Fryer Filet Mignon comes out perfect every time, with a cook time of only 10 minutes. Topped with garlic-herb butter, this beef tenderloin will melt in your mouth!

    Close-up shot of air-fried filet mignon with compound butter and rosemary. this recipe
    Top filet mignon with compound butter for a nice sauce.

    Cooking filet mignon can be intimating, especially since it's an expensive cut of meat. We all strive for the perfectly cooked restaurant quality filet mignon. What if I could guarantee you a perfectly cooked medium-rare steak every time?

    Using an air fryer, we can achieve that tender and juicy steak, and cleanup is a breeze! Check out our air fryer time and temperature chart below.

    This is the best filet mignon recipe to prepare for Valentine's Day or any special dinner date night! I love to serve my Boursin Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans Almondine as side dishes.

    Maybe you are craving a Ribeye steak instead? This Sous-Vide Ribeye Steak is one of our reader's favorites!

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    • What makes this recipe so good
    • Ingredient Notes
    • How to make this recipe
    • Steak temperature chart
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • How to reheat a steak in the Air Fryer
    • Chef Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • What to serve with this recipe
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    What makes this recipe so good

    • Cooking the filet mignon is easy. There is no standing over an open flame and flipping the meat. Set your air fryer for 10 minutes and walk away. No flipping is required.
    • Topped with garlic-herb butter, can you say YUM! Most steak houses finish their steaks with butter for a rich flavor.
    • Cleaning an air fryer saves time. Tired of cleaning and seasoning your cast iron pan after cooking on it? Air fryer baskets clean up in just minutes!

    Ingredient Notes

    Here is a visual list of the air fryer steak ingredients you will need.

    Air fryer filet mignon list of ingredients.
    • Filet Mignon - For the best-tasting steak, I recommend buying high-quality beef. There are 3 classes of meat Select, Choice, and Prime. Choice and Prime are going to be your best bet. If you can find pastured-raised grass-fed beef, even better.
    •  Garlic-Herb Butter - In our recipe, we use unsalted butter, garlic, rosemary, thyme, and salt. You can use any combination of herbs and spices you like. Tip: Make sure to soften your butter at room temperature beforehand. 

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to make this recipe

    Learn how to make air fryer filet mignon with step-by-step instructions below.

    Filet mignon seasoned with salt, pepper, and olive oil on a large plate.

    Season your steak - Bring filets to room temperature for at least 30 minutes and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper. I like to season my steaks on a large plate to mop up all the salt and pepper.

    3 filet mignon in the air fryer basket.

    Cook your air fryer filet mignon - Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees and place the steak into the basket, making sure to give the steak enough room for air circulation. Cook steak for 10 minutes for medium rare, 12 minutes for medium, 13 minutes for medium-well, and 14 minutes for well-done.

    3 cooked filet mignons inside of an air fryer basket.

    Rest: Letting your steak rest is the most important part of cooking a steak! Rest the filet for 5 minutes, and you will be rewarded with a perfectly cooked air fryer filet mignon.

    Garlic Herb Butter

    Garlic-herb ingredients in a small glass bowl.

    Step 1: In a medium-sized bowl, place room-temperature butter, shallots, garlic, herbs, and salt.

    Mixing garlic-herb butter in a small glass bowl with a fork.

    Step 2: Using a fork, mix garlic-herb butter together.

    Placing garlic-herb butter in the middle of a piece of parchment paper.

    Step 3: Place a mound of compound butter in the center of a 12-inch by 12-inch piece of parchment paper.

    Rolling compound butter into a log with parchment paper.

    Step 4: Using the parchment paper, roll the butter into a log. I like to use my hands to help shape the log. Place butter in the freezer to firm up.

    Steak temperature chart

    • Rare - 120 - 130 degrees
    • Medium Rare - 130 - 135 degrees
    • Medium - 135 - 145 degrees
    • Medium-well - 145 -155 degrees
    • Well-done - 160 degrees

    Keep in mind that steaks carry-over cook after you remove them from heat. A piece of meat will increase by 5° while it's resting. So for a medium-rare steak, we recommend cooking it to 125 degrees. 

    Substitutions

    Here are a few swaps your can make to fit your needs.

    • Steak - If the filet is not your jam, try another cut of meat like Ribeye or NY Strip. You may need to change the cooking time since all steaks are of different thicknesses.
    • Butter - If you are dairy-free, use vegan butter or Ghee for Whole30 dieters.

    Variations

    Put a twist on this recipe and make it your own, here are some of my ideas.

    • Spicy - Add a dash of chipotle powder to our garlic-herb butter for a kick.
    • Sauces - Make a demi-glace sauce out of veal bones for a delicious sauce! Here is an awesome demi-glace sauce to try.
    • Compound Butter - Add ¼ cup of blue cheese crumbles to the garlic-herb butter.

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer - I use a Gourmia version, but there are many great air fryers on the market like this Corsori Air Fryer.
    • Thermometer - To achieve that perfectly cooked steak, invest in a high-quality instant-read thermometer. The only one I recommend is a ThermoPro.
    • Cast Iron Skillet - Let's face it, not everyone has an air fryer, so what's a reader to do? Get your cast iron skillet piping hot. Sear steaks on both sides and bake in a 350-degree oven for 8 minutes.

    How to reheat a steak in the Air Fryer

    Preheat your air fryer to 350 degrees. Place the filet mignon inside and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark.

    Remove the steak and cover it with foil for a few minutes to rest.

    Serve reheated steak with your favorite side dishes like my Slow Roasted Roma Tomatoes.

    Close-up shot of a filet mignon that has been cut in half.

    Chef Tips

    • High-quality beef will give you the best-tasting steak. Look for Choice or Prime cuts at your local grocery store.
    • Let your air fryer fillet mignon rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting into it.
    • I like to place my garlic-herb butter on top right before serving, so the heat of the steak melts the butter.
    • Let the butter come to room temperature before making your compound butter.
    • Set your filets out at from temperature for a least 30 minutes before cooking.

    Recipe FAQs

    Is fillet mignon the same as beef tenderloin?

    No! Filet mignon comes from the tip of the beef tenderloin. It's a delicate and tender part of the beef tenderloin. It's incredibly lean and free from connective tissue, making it fork-tender.

    What is the most expensive cut of steak?

    The filet mignon is the most expensive cut of meat because of its tenderness. Other expensive cuts include NY Strip Steak and Ribeye Steaks.

    How long to cook filet mignon in the air fryer?

    Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees. Cook 9 minutes for rare, 10 minutes for medium-rare, 12 minutes for medium-well, and 14 minutes for well-done. Times may vary depending on how thick your steak is. Estimates are based on a 2-inch filet mignon.

    Is fillet mignon a lean meat?

    Yes! The tenderloin is located near the backbone and doesn't get much exercise. The muscle fibers are small and very tender, making it a prized cut of beef. Cuts of meat that get a lot of exercise are tough and need to be cooked for hours to make them tender like brisket and short ribs.

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    What to serve with this recipe

    These are my favorite dishes to serve with Air Fryer Filet Mignon

    • Green Beans with toasted almonds in a pan.
      Green Beans Almondine (Whole30)
    • Mashed potatoes with chives on top.
      Boursin Mashed Potatoes (Instant Pot)
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      Delicious Slow Roasted Roma Tomatoes (oven-roasted tomatoes)
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    Air fryer filet mignon topped with garlic-herb butter and a sprig of rosemary.

    Air Fryer Filet Mignon

    Mike Cleavenger
    This air fryer filet mignon comes out perfectly cooked every time. Topped with garlic-herb butter, this steak is tender and juicy!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 FILETS
    Calories 647 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Thermometer

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 filet mignon steaks 8 oz
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • salt and pepper too taste

    Garlic Herb Butter

    • ¼ cup unsalted butter room temperature
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon shallot minced
    • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
    • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
    • ½ teaspoon salt

    Instructions
     

    • Let filet mignon and butter come to room temperature for 30 minutes.
    • Place steaks on a large plate and season with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Make sure to rub all of the seasonings into the meat. Marinate for 10 minutes while you make the butter.
    • Combine butter, garlic, shallots, herbs, and salt together in a small bowl. Place garlic-herb butter onto a 12-inch by 12-inch piece of parchment paper. Using the parchment paper, roll the butter into a log.
    • Place the log of butter into the freezer to firm up.
    • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees. Place filet mignon steaks into the basket and cook for 10 minutes. The internal temperature of the steaks should be 125°-130°F. Steaks will carry-over cook and should finish at the internal temperature of 135°.
    • Place steaks on a plate and top with a slice of garlic-herb butter, and cover with aluminum foil to rest for 5 minutes.

    Notes

    Steak Temperature Chart

      • Rare - 120 - 130 degrees
      • Medium Rare - 130 - 135 degrees
      • Medium - 135 - 145 degrees
      • Medium-well - 145 -155 degrees
      • Well-done - 160 degrees
    Keep in mind that steaks carry-over cook after you remove them from heat. A piece of meat will increase by 5° will it is resting. So for a medium-rare steak, we recommend cooking it to 125 degrees. 
    • Bring your steaks to room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking for an even cook.
    • We recommend always using a good quality digital instant-read thermometer to check the doneness of steaks.
    • If you are cooking many steaks cook them in batches.  You need space between them for proper air circulation.
    • If you don't have an air fryer, large cast-iron skillets work great for searing steaks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 647kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 506IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. mikecleavenger

      January 31, 2023 at 11:26 pm

      5 stars
      I love using an air fryer to cook filet mignon! It only takes 10 minutes, and clean-up is a breeze.

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