Description
Discover the best air fryer filet mignon recipe for a perfectly cooked, tender steak with garlic herb butter. This easy 15-minute meal is ideal for date night, offering effortless preparation and minimal cleanup.
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
- Prepare Ingredients: Let the butter and steaks come to room temperature for about 30 minutes to ensure even cooking and proper blending of flavors.
- Make Garlic 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 form the butter into a log by rolling the paper while folding it up to cover. Refrigerate the butter log until ready to serve.
- Season Steaks: Brush both sides of the filet mignon steaks with olive oil. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper to enhance the steak's flavor.
- Air Fry Steaks: Place the steaks in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes for medium rare doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check: 120°F for rare, 130°F for medium rare, 140°F for medium, 150°F for medium well, and 160°F for well done. Adjust cooking time accordingly if a different doneness is preferred.
- Rest and Serve: Let the cooked filets rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Serve each steak topped with a slice of the prepared garlic herb butter for a rich, flavorful finish.
Notes
- This 15-minute air fryer filet mignon is perfect for an easy and elegant date night meal.
- Allowing steaks and butter to reach room temperature improves cooking results and flavor blending.
- Use a meat thermometer to achieve your preferred steak doneness precisely.
- Vegan butter can be used to make this recipe dairy-free.
- Letting the steak rest after cooking ensures juicy and tender results.
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
