Description
This easy and delicious Air Fryer Filet Mignon recipe delivers perfectly cooked tender steaks with a flavorful garlic herb butter. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an ideal date night meal with minimal cleanup and maximum taste.
Ingredients
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Steak
- 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.
- Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: In a bowl, combine the softened butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly with a fork. Transfer the mixture onto a piece of parchment paper, form into a log shape while rolling the paper, and fold up the paper to cover the butter completely. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Season Steaks: Brush both sides of the filets with olive oil. Generously season with salt and pepper on all sides for maximum flavor.
- Air Fry Filets: Place steaks in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes for medium rare doneness (adjust time according to preferred doneness: 9-10 minutes for rare, 11-12 minutes for medium, 11.5-13 minutes for medium well, 14 minutes for well done). Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature: 120°F for rare, 130°F for medium rare, 140°F for medium, 150°F for medium well, 160°F for well done.
- Rest and Serve: Let the filets rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking. Serve each filet topped with a slice of the prepared garlic herb butter. Enjoy your tender, flavorful steak!
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for a quick date night meal with minimal prep and cooking time.
- Use vegan butter to make the dish dairy free.
- Letting the steaks come to room temperature before cooking ensures even heat distribution and better doneness.
- Adjust air frying time based on steak thickness and personal preference for doneness.
- Use a meat thermometer for the most accurate doneness check.
- Rest steaks after cooking to allow juices to redistribute for a juicy result.
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
