These Air Fryer Filet Mignon comes out of the air fryer with a beautifully seasoned crust and a perfectly pink center, then gets crowned with a melting slice of garlic herb butter flecked with fresh rosemary and parsley. It is steakhouse luxury, made right on your countertop.
In about 10 minutes of cook time, you get two gorgeous, evenly cooked filets that are buttery soft and full of flavor. The homemade compound butter is the real showstopper: it melts into the warm steak and creates a rich, garlicky sauce all on its own. It is also the perfect size for date night or a cozy dinner for two, so you can treat yourself any night of the week.
Helpful Tips
- Bring the steaks to room temperature: Letting your filets sit out for 30 minutes before cooking helps them cook evenly from edge to center, so you avoid a gray outer ring around a cold middle.
- Trust your thermometer: Air fryers vary, and thick 2-inch filets can be tricky to judge by eye, so check the internal temperature and pull them at 130°F for a perfect medium rare.
- Don’t skip the rest: Letting the steaks rest for 5 minutes under the compound butter gives the juices time to settle back into the meat, which keeps every bite tender and juicy.
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Air Fryer Filet Mignon
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1 small clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 filet mignon steaks approx 8 oz each and 2” thick
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together the butter, garlic, parsley, and rosemary in a bowl.
- Once blended, spoon the butter onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll it into a log, twisting the ends to hold it firmly.
- Place the log in the refrigerator for 15 minutes, or until you’re ready to cook the steaks.
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking to bring to room temperature. Coat the steaks with olive oil. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400° F(200°C) for 3 minutes. Place the steaks in the basket so they are spread out and not touching.
- Cook for 10 minutes for medium rare, turning the steaks over at the halfway point to ensure even cooking. Check the meat with a meat thermometer to determine internal temperature and continue cooking in 2 minute increments until your desired doneness is reached. For medium rare, you want 130°F (54°C), for medium it’s 140°F (60°C), for medium well it’s 150°F (66°C), for well done it’s 160°F (71°C).
- Remove the steaks at the proper temperature and place them on a plate. Slice the compound butter. Place a slice on the top of each steak and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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