Description
This recipe delivers the best air fryer filet mignon, a tender and juicy steak cooked to perfection with a flavorful garlic herb butter. Perfect for a quick date night or special meal, it combines easy prep, precise air frying, and rich, buttery seasoning for melt-in-your-mouth results every time.
Ingredients
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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
- Bring to Room Temperature: Let the butter and steaks come to room temperature for about 30 minutes to ensure even cooking and better flavor absorption.
- Prepare Garlic Herb Butter: Combine softened butter, chopped rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl. Mix well using a fork. Transfer the butter mixture onto a piece of parchment paper and roll it into a log shape, folding the paper to cover it completely. Refrigerate while cooking steaks.
- Season the Steaks: Brush both sides of the filet mignon steaks with olive oil. Generously season both sides with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavor of the meat.
- Air Fry the Steaks: Place the steaks in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for the desired doneness: 10-11 minutes for medium rare (preferred), 9-10 minutes for rare, 11-12 minutes for medium, 11.5-13 minutes for medium well, or 14 minutes for well done. Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature: 120°F for rare, 130°F for medium rare, 140°F for medium, 150°F for medium well, 160°F for well done.
- Rest the Steaks: Remove steaks from the air fryer and let them rest for 3-5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring maximum tenderness.
- Serve with Herb Butter: Serve each filet topped with a slice of the prepared garlic herb butter. Enjoy immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- This 15-minute air fryer filet mignon is ideal for a quick and elegant date night meal with minimal cleanup.
- Bringing steaks and butter to room temperature helps achieve consistent cooking and better butter spreadability.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness to avoid overcooking.
- Substitute vegan butter and skip garlic powder for a dairy-free variation.
- Leftover garlic herb butter can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for longer storage.
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
