Air Fryer Filet Mignon with Bacon

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

5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Filet Mignon with Bacon

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.

Prep Time8

Cook Time12

Total Time20

Course: All Recipes, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 434kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

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

*The rub recipe makes approximately 2 tablespoons, enough to coat two 6-ounce steaks. If you are cooking more steaks, double the recipe.

Adjust cooking time based on steak thickness.
Always use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
Let the steaks rest before serving for juicier results.

*Beef Temperature Guide:

Rare: 120-130℉
Medium rare: 130-135℉
Medium: 135-140℉
Medium Well: 145-155℉
Well Done: 155℉

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