Air Fryer Filet Mignon

0g protein · 25 min · 550 kcal

Air Fryer Filet Mignon

Learn how to cook filet mignon in the air fryer in less than 20 minutes! The foolproof cooking method and temperature guide yield an effortless yet impressive steak dinner every time. Top your filets with homemade compound butter and enjoy!

25 min4 servings550 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 6-ounce filet mignons
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 clove garlic (grated or minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    --- For the Garlic Butter ---

  2. 2

    Combine softened butter with parsley, garlic and salt & pepper. Arrange the butter in the center of a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Roll the butter into a log. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up. Slice the butter into equal sized slices for topping your steaks.

  3. 3

    --- To Cook the Steaks ---

  4. 4

    Preheat your air fryer to 400-degrees.

  5. 5

    Place steaks in the air fryer basket and cook for 9-14 minutes, flipping halfway through.

  6. 6

    Use an instant-read thermometer to check for your steak's ideal doneness: 120-125°F for rare, 125-130°F for medium-rare, 133-140°F for medium, 145-150°F for medium-well, and 160°F for well-done.

  7. 7

    Transfer steaks to a plate and top with the compound butter.

  8. 8

    Enjoy.

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