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    Easy Air Fryer Filet Mignon with Bacon

    Published: Feb 1, 2023 by Jeri Walker · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Get ready for an explosion of flavor with this Air Fryer Filet Mignon with Bacon! Delicious filet mignon is wrapped with crispy bacon and topped with delicious garlic herb butter - this dish is irresistible! And it is ready in less than 15 minutes! This restaurant-style dish is perfect for special occasions or date nights.

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    Calling all steak lovers! This air fryer steak recipe has the perfect blend of rich flavor - each bite has tender, flavorful beef, complemented by savory bacon.

    This is one of those recipes that you are going to want to make again and again. The bacon adds an irresistible flavor to the tender meat, and the dry rub adds fantastic flavor.

    This is the perfect recipe for Valentine's Day, or anytime you want to cook something fancy to impress your dinner guests.

    If you've spent any time poking around this blog, you know that I like simple and easy. And this dish ticks both of those boxes. This is an elegant yet simple dish that requires just a few minutes of prep time.

    All you have to do is season the filet mignon and wrap it in bacon. Place the wrapped filets in an air fryer, and cook them to juicy perfection.

    Serve this magnificent meal for your family or friends so they can savor every succulent bite.

    The deliciously tender steak is complemented perfectly by the crispy outside layer of bacon.

    Serve this juicy steak with Smoked Baked Potatoes, Smoked Corn on the Cob, and Air Fryer Green Beans for a perfect meal. And top it off with Chocolate Covered Strawberries for dessert!

    If you like this recipe, check out my Bacon-Wrapped Air Fryer Chicken Breasts, Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Pork Tenderloin, and Air Fryer Armadillo Eggs.

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    • ❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • 🥩 Ingredient Notes
    • ⏲️ Step-By-Step Instructions
    • ♨️ Beef Temperature Guidelines
    • 💭 Expert Tips
    • ⭐ Recipe FAQs
    • 🥗 Side Dishes
    • 👪 More Easy Air Fryer Recipes You'll Love
    • 📋 Recipe

    ❤️ Why You Will Love This Recipe

    • Delicious Flavor: Bacon. That's it, one word. It speaks for itself, doesn't it? The bacon adds extra flavor to the steak. I love the flavor of beef, but beef with bacon? Yes, please. One bite, and it's love. This is one tasty dish.
    • Easy: The air fryer gives the steak a perfect sear while keeping it juicy and tender. This recipe takes just minutes to prepare but looks like something you would find in a fancy restaurant. All home cooks will have success making the perfect filet mignon with this recipe.
    • Versatility: You can easily change the flavor by changing up the herbs and seasonings
    • Elegance: Air fryer filet mignon with bacon is an elegant yet simple dish perfect for a dinner party or date night, or a romantic dinner for two.

    🥩 Ingredient Notes

    This recipe contains simple ingredients that are easy to find at your local grocery store.

    The ingredients for the air fryer filet mignon measured out and placed on a wooden table.
    • Filet mignon steaks (about 4-6 oz each). Look for steaks that are about 1-2 inches thick and have good marbling. The higher quality of the cut, the more flavorful it will be and juicier it will be when cooked.
    • Bacon. Regular-cut bacon is the perfect choice to not only add flavor but also keep the steak moist and juicy when cooked in the air fryer. When wrapping the bacon around the steak, ensure you use toothpicks so it does not unravel during cooking. Thick-cut bacon may not be ideal as it will take longer to cook, which might cause the steak to be overcooked.
    • Olive oil helps keep the steak moist, while also giving the rub something to adhere to.
    • Beef tenderloin rub. I used my homemade Beef Tenderloin Dry Rub recipe, which contains cracked blacked peppercorns, kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, crushed rosemary, ground thyme, and dry mustard powder. This rub brings out the flavors of the steak and bacon, while also adding an extra layer of flavor. You can also use your favorite steak seasoning or Montreal steak seasoning.
    • Garlic Herb compound butter. This is made with softened unsalted butter, garlic, and parsley, and it also adds an extra layer of flavor. For best results, use fresh parsley.

    See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a full list of ingredients.

    ⏲️ Step-By-Step Instructions

    Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.

    Pat steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.

    In a small bowl or jar, combine cracked peppercorns, kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, crushed rosemary, ground thyme, and dry mustard powder. Stir with a fork until well-mixed.

    The dry rub ingredients in a small white bowl.
    The dry rub ingredients mixed together in a small white bowl.

    Brush olive oil all over the steaks with a basting brush.

    Season the filet mignon steaks with the dry rub, making sure to cover the bottom and sides as well.

    A basting brush applying olive oil to the steaks.
    A hand sprinkling on the beef dry rub all over the steaks.

    Next, wrap each filet mignon with a slice of bacon and secure it with toothpicks.

    The filet mignon on a white plate with bacon wrapped around each one.

    Place steak in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, with space between the meat.

    The prepared filet mignon wrapped in bacon and placed in the air fryer basket.

    If you like medium steaks, cook for about 12 minutes, making sure to flip the steaks over carefully halfway through. However, if you like your steak medium-rare, cook them for less time, approximately 9 minutes. If you like your steak medium-well, increase the cooking time to 15 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.

    A meat thermometer inserted into the center of the steak to check the internal temperature.

    While the steaks are cooking, make the garlic butter. Add softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley to a small bowl. Mix with a fork until the ingredients are well incorporated.

    The ingredients for the garlic herb compound butter in a small white bowl.
    The ingredients for the herb garlic compound butter mixed together in a small white bowl.

    Once the steaks are cooked to your desired doneness, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to incorporate into the meat.

    Top with some compound butter and serve with your favorite sides.

    Enjoy!

    The two filet mignon steaks on a white plate with a bowl of salad and a glass of red wine in the background.

    ♨️ Beef Temperature Guidelines

    The following is a handy guide so you know what the internal temperature of your beef steak should be.

    • Rare is 120-130 degrees F.
    • Medium rare is 130-135 degrees F.
    • Medium is 135-140 degrees F.
    • Medium Well is 145-155 degrees F.
    • Well Done is 155 degrees F.

    💭 Expert Tips

    • If you prefer your steak medium-rare, cook for 9 minutes. If you prefer your steak medium, cook for 12 minutes, and for medium-well, cook for 15 minutes.
    • If your steaks are thicker or thinner, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
    • Secure the bacon with toothpicks.
    • Place the steaks in the air fryer basket and cook for 9-12 minutes, until the internal temperature measured with an instant-read thermometer reaches 130°F for medium-rare, 135°F for medium, 145°F for medium-well, and 155°F for well-done.
    • Different air fryers and different brands cook differently, so you may need to adjust the cooking time as necessary.
    • Let your steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.

    ⭐ Recipe FAQs

    How long does it take to cook filet mignon in the air fryer?

    The cooking time for filet mignon in the air fryer will vary depending on the thickness of your steaks, but it will take approximately 9 minutes for medium-rare, 12 minutes for medium, 15 minutes for medium-well, and 18 minutes for well-done.

    Do you need to flip steak in air fryer?

    Yes, I recommend flipping steak in an air fryer for best results and even cooking.

    What is the best temperature to cook steak in an air fryer?

    The best temperature to cook steak in an air fryer is 400°F.

    How do I store leftover air fryer filet mignon steaks?

    Leftover air fryer filet mignon should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, which will keep for up to 4 days. If you want to store leftover steak longer, it can be frozen for up to two months. When ready to eat, defrost and reheat in the air fryer until hot.

    The two filet mignon steaks on a white plate, sprinkled with green onion and topped with compound butter.

    🥗 Side Dishes

    There are so many side dishes that go with this air fryer filet mignon recipe. My favorites are Twice-Baked Mashed Potatoes, Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Wedges, Crispy Oven-Roasted Potatoes, and Classic Campbell's Green Bean Casserole.

    These steaks are also delicious with Smoked Baked Beans, Miracle Whip Coleslaw, and a simple green salad or Cucumber Salad.

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    📋 Recipe

    Two air fried filet mignon with bacon on a white plate with garlic herb compound butter on top.

    Easy Air Fryer Filet Mignon with Bacon

    Get ready for an explosion of flavor with this Air Fryer Filet Mignon with Bacon! Delicious filet mignon is wrapped with crispy bacon and topped with delicious garlic herb butter - this dish is irresistible! And it is ready in less than 15 minutes! This restaurant-style dish is perfect for special occasions or date nights.
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 8 minutes
    Cook Time: 12 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 434kcal
    Author: Jeri Walker
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    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Toothpicks

    Ingredients

    • Two 4-6 oz filet mignon steaks
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 slices bacon regular-cut
    • 2 tablespoons beef tenderloin rub ingredients below (or use your favorite steak rub)
    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened at room temperature
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 teaspoon parsley

    Beef Tenderloin Rub

    • ½ tablespoon whole black peppercorns cracked
    • ½ tablespoon kosher salt
    • ½ tablespoon smoked paprika
    • ¼ tablespoon garlic powder
    • ¼ tablespoon brown sugar
    • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
    • ½ teaspoon ground thyme
    • ⅓ teaspoon dry mustard powder

    Instructions

    • Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F.
    • Pat steaks dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
    • In a small bowl or jar, combine cracked peppercorns, kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, crushed rosemary, ground thyme, and dry mustard powder. Stir with a fork until well-mixed.
    • Brush olive oil all over the steaks with a basting brush. Season the filet mignon steaks with the dry rub, covering the bottom and sides as well. Wrap each filet mignon with a slice of bacon, securing it with toothpicks.
    • Place steak in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, with space between the meat.
    • If you like medium steaks, cook for about 12 minutes, making sure to flip the steaks over carefully halfway through. However, if you like your steak medium-rare, cook them for less time, approximately 9 minutes. If you like your steak medium-well, increase the cooking time an extra 3 minutes. Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
    • While the steaks are cooking, make the garlic butter. Mix together softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl. Mix with a fork until the ingredients are well incorporated.
    • Once the steaks are cooked to your desired doneness, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to incorporate into the meat.
    • Top with some compound butter and serve with your favorite sides.
    • Enjoy!

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    Notes

    Nutritional information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.
    *The rub recipe makes approximately 2 tablespoons, enough to coat two 6-ounce steaks. If you are cooking more steaks, double the recipe.
    Expert Tips:
    • If you prefer your steak medium-rare, cook for 9 minutes. If you prefer your steak medium, cook for 12 minutes, and for medium-well, cook for 15 minutes.
    • If your steaks are thicker or thinner, adjust the cooking time accordingly.
    • Secure the bacon with toothpicks.
    • Place the steaks in the air fryer basket and cook for 9-12 minutes, until the internal temperature measured with an instant-read thermometer reaches 130°F for medium-rare, 135°F for medium, 145°F for medium-well, and 155°F for well-done.
    • Different air fryers and different brands cook differently, so you may need to adjust the cooking time as necessary.
    • Let your steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
     
    *Beef Temperature Guidelines:
    • Rare is 120-130 degrees F.
    • Medium rare is 130-135 degrees F.
    • Medium is 135-140 degrees F.
    • Medium Well is 145-155 degrees F.
    • Well Done is 155 degrees F.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1812mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1345IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 5mg
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