Description
This Air Fryer Filet Mignon recipe delivers perfectly cooked, tender steaks with a flavorful garlic herb butter. Ideal for a quick, elegant meal, it offers easy preparation, precise cooking times, and minimal cleanup. Enjoy a melt-in-your-mouth steak experience in just 15 minutes, perfect for date nights or special occasions.
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 sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to ensure even cooking and that the butter is soft enough for mixing.
- Prepare Herb Butter: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, chopped rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly with a fork. Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and roll it into a log shape. Fold the paper completely around the butter log and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Season the Steaks: Brush both sides of each filet mignon generously with olive oil. Then season both sides liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the steak’s flavor.
- Air Fry the Steaks: Place the steaks in the air fryer basket without overlapping. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 to 11 minutes for medium rare doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check for desired doneness: 120°F for rare, 130°F for medium rare, 140°F for medium, 150°F for medium well, and 160°F for well done.
- Rest and Serve: 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 for an extra burst of flavor.
Notes
- This recipe takes only 15 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and impressive date night meal.
- Using a meat thermometer is key to achieving the perfect steak doneness every time.
- The garlic herb butter can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Vegan butter can be used to make this recipe dairy free.
- Letting the steaks rest after cooking ensures a juicy, tender bite.
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
