Description
This recipe for the BEST Air Fryer Filet Mignon delivers perfectly cooked, tender steaks with a savory garlic herb butter. Using an air fryer ensures quick and easy preparation with minimal cleanup, making it ideal for a special date night or an effortless gourmet dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Steak Ingredients
- 2 8 oz Filet Mignon steaks
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic Herb Butter
- 1/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature (use vegan butter for dairy free)
- 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt (add 1/2 tsp total if using unsalted butter)
Instructions
- Bring to room temperature. Let the butter and steaks sit out for about 30 minutes to reach room temperature to ensure even cooking and better flavor absorption.
- Prepare the herb butter. In a bowl, combine softened butter, chopped rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly using a fork. Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and roll it into a log shape. Fold the paper to cover the butter completely and refrigerate while you cook the steaks.
- Season the steaks. Brush both sides of the filet mignon generously with olive oil. Season both sides liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the steak's flavor.
- Air fry the steaks. Place the filets in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees for the following times based on desired doneness: 10 minutes for rare, 11 minutes for medium rare, 12 minutes for medium, 13 minutes for medium well, or 14 minutes for well done. Use a meat thermometer to verify the internal temperature: 120°F for rare, 130°F for medium rare, 140°F for medium, 150°F for medium well, or 160°F for well done.
- Rest before serving. Remove the steaks from the air fryer and let them rest for 3 to 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve each filet topped with a slice of the garlic herb butter and enjoy your delicious meal.
Notes
- This quick 15-minute air fryer filet mignon is an ideal choice for an impressive but easy date night meal.
- Bringing steaks and butter to room temperature before cooking guarantees even cooking and maximizes flavor.
- Using a meat thermometer ensures perfectly done steaks to your preferred doneness level.
- The garlic herb butter adds a rich, savory finish that enhances the flavor of the filet mignon.
- If you prefer dairy free, be sure to use vegan butter in the herb butter mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet with 1 tbsp herb butter
- Calories: 791 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 494 mg
- Fat: 68 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 189 mg
