Air Fryer Filet Mignon
Air Fryer Filet Mignon is made with 2 filet mignon steaks, olive oil, butter, fresh herbs; air fry at 400°F for 14 minutes to serve 2. 380 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Remove filets from fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Pat completely dry.
- 2
Rub with olive oil. Season all sides with coarse salt and pepper.
- 3
Air fry at 400°F for 10-14 minutes for medium-rare (130°F internal), flipping halfway.
- 4
Mix compound butter ingredients. Place a generous knob on each filet immediately after cooking.
- 5
Rest 5-8 minutes. The butter melts into a sauce as the steak rests.
Tip: Filet is lean and tender — it relies on the butter and seasoning for flavor. Don't overcook it; this cut gets tough past medium. The compound butter melting over the resting steak creates a built-in sauce. Pull at 125°F for perfect medium-rare after rest.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 14 minutes vs ~25 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Filet Mignon at 400°F for 14 minutes. Filet is lean and tender — it relies on the butter and seasoning for flavor. Don't overcook it; this cut gets tough past medium. The compound butter melting over the resting steak creates a built-in sauce. Pull at 125°F for perfect medium-rare after rest.
You need: 2 filet mignon steaks (6-8 oz, 1.5-inch thick), 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp coarse salt, 1 tsp coarse black pepper, 3 tbsp butter, softened, 1 tbsp fresh herbs (thyme, rosemary, chives), 1 clove garlic, minced, Pinch of flaky salt. This recipe serves 2 with 380 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Filet Mignon takes 14 minutes total at 400°F. Rest 5-8 minutes. The butter melts into a sauce as the steak rests.
This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 2 and takes just 14 minutes at 400°F.
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