Welcome to See Me Cook! Today I'll show you exactly how to cook Air Fryer Filet Mignon step by step. Let's go!
Step 1: Prep Your Steaks (5 minutes)
Remove steaks from the fridge 30 minutes early. Pat completely dry, brush with olive oil, then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on all sides.
Step 2: Preheat the Air Fryer
Set to 400°F (200°C) and preheat for 5 full minutes. A hot air fryer gives you that instant sear.
Air Fryer Filet Mignon – Recipe Card
| Prep Time | 5 min |
| Cook Time | 12 min |
| Total Time | 17 min |
| Servings | 2 |
| Calories | 380 kcal per serving |
Ingredients
- 2 filet mignon steaks (6-8 oz each, 1.5 inches thick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh rosemary and thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Pat steaks completely dry with paper towels.
- Brush all sides with olive oil.
- Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Place in air fryer basket without touching.
- Cook 8 min for medium-rare (130°F), flipping halfway.
- For medium, cook 10-12 min (140°F).
- Remove and top with butter and fresh herbs.
- Tent with foil and rest 5 minutes before serving.
Step 3: Cook
Medium-rare: 8 min total, flip at 4 min → 130°F internal
Medium: 10-12 min, flip at 5-6 min → 140°F internal
Step 4: The Butter Finish
Immediately top each steak with butter and fresh herbs. The heat melts the butter and infuses it with herb flavor — this is the magic step!
Step 5: Rest 5 Minutes
Tent loosely with foil. Waiting keeps all those juices inside the steak instead of running out when you cut it.
FAQ
No meat thermometer?
Use the finger test: soft = rare, slightly springy = medium-rare, firm = medium.
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