Air Fryer Filet Mignon

These tender, juicy Air Fryer Filet Mignon steaks are on the table in less than 20 minutes. They’re melt in your mouth delicious and completely fool-proof! Made with simple ingredients and comes out perfect every time.

This post was developed in paid partnership with Aspen Ridge Natural Angus Beef. Thank you for being supportive of me working with brands I use and love!

If you’re looking for more air fryer steak recipes for date night, you will love this Jalapeño Lime Air Fryer Steak!

Why this recipe is the best

Cooking filet mignon might sound intimidating, but you can read through all the reviews that will tell you this recipe truly is the best way to make steak and will give you a perfect air fryer filet mignon every single time. Once you try the air fryer method, you’ll never cook filet another way!

It’s made with just 3 ingredients and is perfect for a special dinner (especially if paired with Twice Baked Potatoes in Air Fryer!), but it’s so easy you don’t have to save it for special occasions! You can easily make this recipe for a quick weeknight dinner.

Best Filet Mignon Recipe

This recipe for Filet Mignon mimics my favorite steak but is made with minimal cooking time in the air fryer! It’s also topped with a delicious Blue Cheese Butter.

Cook Filet Mignon in the air fryer once, and you will never grill or pan sear it again!

I love how there is virtually no smoke when I cook it this way.

If this is your first time using an air fryer or you just want to learn some new tips and tricks, make sure you check out my Air Fryer 101 post!

Air Fryer Steak Ingredients

Filet mignon – this particular cut of beef is taken from the smaller end of the tenderloin and is the most lean and tender.

Montreal seasoning – this is the simplest way to give your steak a lot of flavor and a nice crust on the outside.

If you want to make your own, you can combine black pepper, garlic powder, salt, paprika, onion powder, ground coriander, dill weed, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Olive oil – when I was testing this recipe, I found that you don’t actually need a complicated marinade with lots of ingredients to make delicious air fryer steaks.

All you need is a little olive oil and a good seasoning blend. When you use high quality beef, like Aspen Ridge, it will have so much natural flavor, you won’t have to add much to it!

Blue cheese butter – this is optional, but for best results I suggest you don’t skip it! It’s made with blue cheese, butter, parsley, and garlic. A homemade compound butter is the quickest way to level up an already perfect steak!

A garlic herb butter would also be delicious.

How To Cook Filet Mignon in the air fryer

1. Marinate the steaks. Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and generously season both sides with Montreal seasoning. Place the steaks in a shallow dish with olive oil.

Allow them to marinate until they come to room temperature (about 10-12 minutes). This will ensure they cook evenly and also produces juicier, more tender meat. You can cover them with plastic wrap if you need to.

2. Prepare the Blue Cheese Butter. While the steaks are marinating, combine the butter, blue cheese, parsley, and garlic in a small bowl. Place in the refrigerator for later. 

I like to divide the mixture into ice cube molds and freeze them the night before, then place them on the counter to thaw while I cook the steaks.

3. Cook the steaks. Preheat the air fryer to 450° F. Place the steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 4 minutes, or until the internal temperature has reached 130F.

Steaks should be about 135° F for medium-rare. Transfer the steaks to a foil covered plate to rest for 2 minutes. I like to place the blue cheese butter over the steaks to melt while they are hot and resting.

Aspen Ridge Beef

I partnered with Aspen Ridge Natural Angus Beef because their beef is Certified Humane®, doesn’t have any added hormones or antibiotics, and is sourced from family-owned farms and ranches in the US.

If you follow me on Instagram, you know that sourcing the best quality proteins is very important to me. Not only are they better for you, but they taste better and cook better too!

Aspen Ridge beef offers 10 essential nutrients in just one 3-oz cooked serving, 51% of your daily value of protein (25g), and 41% of your daily value of B12.

What does mignon mean in filet mignon?

Filet mignon is a steak cut of beef from the smaller end of the tenderloin. Did you know that in French this cut can also be called filet de boeuf? Filet mignon can also refer to pork tenderloin in French!

What is the difference between beef tenderloin and filet mignon?

Beef tenderloin is the whole piece of meat, while filet mignon is the portion that tapers down at the end of the tenderloin. Filet mignon is pieces cut into rounds from the tenderloin.

How to Pick the Best Filet Mignon

1. Choose a reputable source: shop at a trusted butcher, specialty meat shop, or high-quality grocery store known for premium cuts.
2. Look for marbling: select a filet mignon with fine marbling (small streaks of fat within the meat). This adds flavor and keeps the steak tender.
3. Thickness of the steak: choose a steak that is at least 1.5 to 2 inches thick. Thicker cuts are easier to cook evenly and stay juicier. A nice thick steak looks great when served too!
4. Consider the grade: look for USDA Prime or Choice cuts for the best quality. Prime has the highest level of marbling and tenderness, while Choice is also high-quality but slightly less marbled.

How long should filet mignon be cooked?

For a perfect medium-rare, cook your steak for about 9 minutes total. It really depends on your preference of doneness though. I always recommend checking for doneness with a meat thermometer, as cook times can vary based on the appliance.

Steak temperature guide:

• Rare 120-130 F
• Medium rare 130-135 F
• Medium 135-145 F
• Medium well 145-155 F

For food and safety reasons, the FDA recommends cooking steaks for 145 F.

Questions You Might Have About Air Fryers

Is air fried food healthy?

Air fried foods are better for you because they use far less oil than pan searing and deep frying methods. It can cut calories by 70%-80%.

What is an air fryer and how does it work?

Air fryer technology is similar to convection oven technology. Hot air circulates around the food to cook it quickly.

While some air fryer models have baskets that look similar to a deep frying basket, food is not submerged into hot oil. It’s simply placed in the air fryer basket and baked by the heat flowing around it.

What can you cook in an air fryer?

You can cook just about anything in the air fryer, even desserts! Here are some of my favorite air fryer recipes:

• Air Fryer Meatballs
• Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings
• Pistachio Crusted Air Fryer Salmon
• Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan
• Best Air Fryer Bacon

What is the best air fryer to buy?

• Ninja Foodi Grill (this is the one I use!)
• GoWise
• COSORI Air Fryer

What to serve with Air Fryer Steak

My favorite sides to serve with a perfect filet mignon are Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans Almondine.

• Israeli Couscous Recipe
• Red Wine Mushrooms
• Easy Roasted Broccolini
• Roasted Yellow Squash

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