Because we love a juicy steak, filet mignon is our favorite meal. We used to save it for a special occasions, but cooking filets in the air fryer is so easy. Since this is easily our favorite steak recipe, we can easily have it as a regular weeknight dinner.
WHAT IS CONSIDERED A SERVING OF STEAK?
Although each of my filets was about 6 ounces of steak, the recommended serving is 3 ounces.
WHY IS FILET CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BEST BEEF CUTS?
Ribeye and Filet are the best cuts of steak. The filet comes from the part of the cow that doesn’t get used often, so it’s not tough. This is why a really good filet can be cut with a fork
About Time
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 12 mins
- Total Time 27 mins
Ingredients
- 2 filet mignon about 4-6 ounces each
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- OPTIONAL: Blue Cheese Butter, Garlic Herb Butter, or Garlic Butter
OPTIONAL: Blue Cheese Butter, Garlic Herb Butter, or Garlic Butter
Instructions
- To prepare the filets, pat steaks dry, then coat the steaks with oil on the top and bottom of each piece.
- Then, season with salt and pepper, according to your preferences.
- Transfer steaks to the air fryer basket. Air fry at at 380 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes. Flip steaks halfway through cooking.
- Use meat thermometer to confirm preferred doneness. Once cooked, for extra tender steak, let steak rest for about 5-10 minutes before eating.
NOTES
- The exact cook time will depend on how well you like your steak and the wattage of your air fryer.
- We wanted medium steak, so we cooked them for about 6 minutes on each side. Be sure to use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 1058kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 62gFat: 88gSaturated Fat: 32gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 42gCholesterol: 238mgSodium: 1330mgPotassium: 1047mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 8mg