Description
This Best Air Fryer Filet Mignon recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth tender steaks cooked to perfection with an easy garlic herb butter topping. Using an air fryer allows for a quick and evenly cooked medium-rare steak with a delicious herb butter finish, perfect for an impressive yet simple main course.
Ingredients
Scale
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 steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature for even cooking.
- Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: In a small bowl, combine softened unsalted butter with finely chopped parsley, thyme, rosemary, and minced garlic until well mixed. Place the butter mixture into the refrigerator to harden while you prep the steaks.
- Season the Steaks: Pat the steaks dry with paper towels, rub all over with olive oil, and season both sides evenly with fine sea salt and ground black pepper.
- Preheat and Cook: Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the steaks in the air fryer basket, ensuring they have room to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 10 to 11 minutes for medium-rare doneness, flipping the steaks halfway through the cooking time. Use an instant read thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 130°F.
- Rest and Finish: Once cooked, transfer the steaks to a plate. Top each steak with half of the prepared garlic herb butter, loosely cover with aluminum foil, and let rest for 10 minutes. This resting step allows the butter to melt over the meat and juices to redistribute for enhanced flavor and tenderness.
Notes
- A 7-ounce filet mignon will take about 9-10 minutes to reach medium-rare; a 10-ounce filet mignon will take about 12-13 minutes.
- Cooking times for an 8-ounce, 1.5-inch thick filet mignon: 9-10 minutes for rare, 10-11 minutes for medium-rare, 11-12 minutes for medium, 12-13 minutes for medium-well, and 13-14 minutes for well done.
- Target internal temperatures after resting: 125°F for rare, 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium, 155°F for medium-well, and 165°F for well done.
- Cook steaks in batches if making more than two to prevent overcrowding your air fryer and ensure even browning.
- Store leftover steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Garlic herb butter can be stored separately in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- To reheat, preheat air fryer to 350°F and warm the steak for 3-4 minutes; avoid overcooking during reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with garlic herb butter
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
