Air Fryer Filet Mignon - Perfect Every Time

Yes, you can make perfect filet mignon in the air fryer without overcooking it! This steak comes out with a superb brown crust on all sides without having to dirty up your stove-top.

However you like your filet mignon cooked, the air fryer is definitely up for the job. I personally prefer medium-well, but with this tutorial you can cook your beef tenderloin to your desired doneness without all of the mess of using a skillet.

Cooking filet mignon in the air fryer using my tips will have you feeling like a home chef! I know filet mignon is definitely expensive, but it is perfect for special occasions or for date night.

How to make perfect air fryer filet mignon

Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper and let them sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes. This cut of beef is usually quite thick so you will need to make sure they are properly seasoned.

Air fry the steaks at 400F for 10-15 minutes. the cook times will vary depending on the thickness of your steak. Be sure to check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer for perfect air fryer steak every single time.

I like to air fry filet mignon because they are thick and they can get a nice brown crust before they overcook. The hot air of the air fryer surrounds the steaks for even cooking resulting in a perfect steak cooked your way.

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Air Fryer Filet Mignon - Perfect Every Time!

Author: Jennifer Banz

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Prep 5 minutes mins

Cook 12 minutes mins

Total 17 minutes mins

This air fryer filet mignon recipe is the easiest way to make perfectly cooked steak every time.

Servings 4

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Ingredients

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• ▢ 4 6-8 ounce Filet mignon (beef tenderloin steaks)
• ▢ sea salt
• ▢ freshly ground black pepper

Equipment

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  Meat Thermometer (Click here for the one I like best on Amazon

Method

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1. About 30 minutes ahead of cooking, remove the steaks from the refrigerator and pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with sea salt and a little fresh ground black pepper.
2. Pre-heat the air fryer at 400F for 5 minutes.
3. Place the steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry the steaks at 400F for 10-15 minutes. The cooking time will vary depending on your desired doneness and the thickness of the steak. My steaks were 2 inches thick and they took 13 minutes for medium-well. Use a meat thermometer inserted halfway through the center of the steak to check the internal temperature. Remember, steaks will continue to cook after you pull them from the air fryer. Be sure to pull them about 10 degrees under your desired doneness and then let the steak rest before cutting.
4. Store leftover steak in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

The seasoning I have used is very simple because I like the delicious beef flavor to really shine.  You could add extra flavor by seasoning with other spices such as garlic powder or by using a steak dry rub.

Steak temperatures: 

• Rare: 125F - 130F
• Medium rare: 130F - 140F
• Medium steak: 140F - 150F
• Medium-well: 150F - 160F
• Well done: our 160F

Nutrition

Serving1steakCalories300Carbohydrates0gProtein42gFat16gFiber0g

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