This tender and juicy air fryer filet mignon with bacon is topped with garlic herb butter and is ready in under 15 minutes. This restaurant-quality steak is perfect for special occasions or date nights.
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Why You'll Love This Air Fryer Steak Recipe
- Explosive Flavor: The combination of tender steak and savory bacon creates an amazing flavor.
- Quick and Easy: This dish comes together in minutes with minimal prep.
- Impressive Presentation: Perfect for date night or fancy dinners, this filet mignon will impress your guests or that special someone.
Air Fryer Filet Mignon Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the printable recipe card below.
- Filet Mignon Steaks: Look for steaks that are 1-2 inches thick with good marbling for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Bacon: Regular-cut bacon is ideal for keeping the steak moist and adding flavor. Secure with toothpicks to prevent unraveling.
- Olive Oil keeps the steak moist and gives the rub something to stick to.
- Beef Tenderloin Rub: A blend of cracked peppercorns, kosher salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, brown sugar, crushed rosemary, ground thyme, and dry mustard powder. You can also use my Copycat Texas Roadhouse steak seasoning , Montreal steak seasoning, or your favorite steak seasoning.
- Garlic Herb Butter. Made with softened unsalted butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley.
How to Make Air Fryer Filet Mignon with Bacon
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- Step 1: Make Dry Rub. Combine the dry rub ingredients in a small bowl.
- Step 2: Prepare the Steaks. Pat steaks dry with a paper towel. Brush olive oil over the steaks.
- Step 3: Season. Coat the steaks all over with the dry rub.
- Step 4. Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each steak with a slice of bacon, securing it with toothpicks.
- Step 5: Air Fry. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F. Place the steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 9 minutes for medium-rare, 12 minutes for medium, or 15 minutes for medium-well. Flip halfway through cooking.
- Step 6: Make Compound Butter. While steaks cook, mix softened butter with minced garlic and parsley.
- Step 7: Rest. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes after cooking.
- Step 8: Serve. Top with garlic butter and serve.
Beef Temperature Guide
The following is a handy guide to help you determine the internal temperature of your air-fried steak using an instant-read thermometer.
- Rare: 120-130 degrees F.
- Medium rare: 130-135 degrees F.
- Medium: 135-140 degrees F.
- Medium Well: 145-155 degrees F.
- Well Done: 155 degrees F.
Serving Suggestions
Pair this juicy steak with some of my favorite sides, such as twice-baked mashed potatoes, Ruth's Chris sweet potato casserole, air fryer sweet potato wedges, crispy oven-roasted potatoes, or Campbell's green bean casserole.
You can also serve it with smoked baked beans, Miracle Whip coleslaw, smoked baked potatoes, smoked corn on the cob, and air fryer green beans for a perfect meal. Top it off with chocolate-covered strawberries for dessert!
Expert Tips
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your steaks.
- Always use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- For best results, let the steaks rest for a few minutes before serving.
Air Fryer Filet Mignon FAQs
Cooking time varies by thickness: 9 minutes for medium-rare, 12 minutes for medium, and 15 minutes for medium-well.
Yes, flipping ensures even cooking.
400°F is ideal for a perfect sear and juicy interior.
Store leftover steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the air fryer until hot.
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Printable Recipe
Air Fryer Filet Mignon with Bacon
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)
Garlic Herb Butter
- 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: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Make the Dry Rub: 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 until well mixed.
- Prep the Steaks: Pat the filet mignon steaks dry with a paper towel and brush olive oil over the steaks.
- Season the Steaks: Season the steaks generously with the dry rub, making sure to cover all sides.
- Wrap with Bacon: Wrap each filet mignon with a slice of bacon, securing it with toothpicks.
- Air Fry the Steaks: Place the steaks in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket and cook until your desired doneness. (See Beef Temperature Guide in the NOTES below).-For medium-rare, cook for about 9 minutes.-For medium, cook for about 12 minutes.-For medium-well, cook for about 15 minutes.Flip the steaks halfway through cooking and use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- Make the Garlic Herb Butter: While the steaks are cooking, mix softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley in a small bowl until well combined.
- Rest and Serve: Once the steaks are cooked to your desired doneness, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for 5-10 minutes. Top with garlic herb butter and serve with your favorite sides. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on steak thickness.
- Always use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- Let the steaks rest before serving for juicier results.
- Rare: 120-130℉
- Medium rare: 130-135℉
- Medium: 135-140℉
- Medium Well: 145-155℉
- Well Done: 155℉
Nutrition
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**This post was originally published in February 2023. It has been recently updated with more information and helpful tips, but the recipe remains the same.
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