Description
This best air fryer filet mignon recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth tender steaks with a flavorful garlic herb butter topping. Perfectly cooked to your preferred doneness using a quick air frying technique, these juicy filet mignons are simple to prepare and ideal for an elegant main course.
Ingredients
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Filet Mignon
- 2 filet mignon steaks, about 8 oz each
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Garlic Herb Butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Bring Steaks to Room Temperature: Remove the filet mignon steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking so they come to room temperature, ensuring even cooking throughout.
- Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter with chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic. Mix thoroughly until well blended, then place the butter mixture into the refrigerator to harden while you cook the steaks.
- Season the Steaks: Pat the steaks dry using paper towels. Rub them evenly all over with olive oil, then season both sides with sea salt and ground black pepper for optimal flavor.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to fully heat before placing the steaks inside.
- Cook the Filet Mignon: Place the steaks in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overcrowd. Cook for 11 minutes total for medium-rare doneness, flipping the steaks halfway through cooking. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Rest and Serve: Once cooked, transfer the steaks immediately to a plate. Top each filet with half of the garlic herb butter. Loosely cover with aluminum foil and let rest for 10 minutes to allow the butter to melt and the juices to redistribute. Serve warm.
Notes
- Cooking times vary by steak size: a 7-ounce steak cooks to medium-rare in 10 minutes, a 10-ounce steak in 13 minutes at 400°F.
- Doneness temperature guide: rare 120°F, medium-rare 130°F, medium 140°F, medium-well 150°F, well done 160°F before resting; add 5°F after resting.
- Cook steaks in batches if preparing more than two to avoid overcrowding and ensure even browning.
- Store leftover cooked steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Herb and garlic butter can be refrigerated separately in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- To reheat, warm steaks in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-4 minutes, avoiding overcooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet mignon steak with herb butter
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
