Description
This best air fryer filet mignon recipe delivers perfectly cooked, tender steaks with a delicious garlic herb butter. Easy to prepare and quick to cook, it's perfect for a special date night or an impressive dinner with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
Steaks
- 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 come to room temperature for about 30 minutes to ensure even cooking and easy mixing.
- Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: In a bowl, combine softened butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well with a fork until fully blended. Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper, and roll it into a log shape, folding the paper to cover the butter completely. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Season the Steaks: Brush both sides of the filet mignon steaks with olive oil. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.
- Air Fry the Filets: Place the steaks in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees for 10 minutes for medium rare doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature, targeting 130 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare. Adjust cooking times slightly if you prefer your steak rarer or more well done.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the steaks from the air fryer and let them rest for 3-5 minutes to retain juices. Serve each filet with a slice of the garlic herb butter on top and enjoy the melt-in-your-mouth flavor.
Notes
- This air fryer filet mignon recipe is perfect for date night or a quick gourmet meal with easy prep and minimal cleanup.
- Letting the steaks rest after cooking ensures the juices redistribute for a tender bite.
- Adjust the butter seasoning to your taste by adding more or less garlic powder or fresh herbs.
- Use a meat thermometer for best results to achieve your preferred steak doneness.
- For dairy-free options, substitute the butter with vegan butter without changing other ingredients or steps.
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
