Air Fryer Filet Mignon

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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.

Sliced filet mignon on a plate with a fork and green beans.

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!

Cooking filet mignon might sound intimidating, but read through all the reviews and you’ll learn that 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 will never grill or pan sear it again (try my Jalapeรฑo Lime Air Fryer Steak next)!

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

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!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

A girl in a white sweater serving food.
  • Upscale Feeling: This recipe is perfect for a special occasion (especially if paired with Twice Baked Potatoes in Air Fryer!) because it looks and feels super sophisticated but it’s also so easy to make!
  • Smoke-free Cooking: Searing a steak always results in a house full of smoke (and often a smoke alarm for me smh). I love how there is virtually no smoke when I cook it this way.
  • 3 Ingredients: That’s literally all you need!
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Filet mignon on a black slate board.

Best Filet Mignon Recipe Ingredients

Four steaks on a white plate, butter, blue cheese, steak seasoning, and olive oil in small ingredient bowls.

  • 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.
  • 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!

*For a detailed list of instructions, ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.

Substitutions

  • Homemade Seasoning: 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.
  • Garlic Herb Butter: Would be a delicious alternative to blue cheese butter.

How To Cook Filet Mignon in the air fryer

Seasoned filet mignon steaks marinating in olive oil in a white bowl.

Step 1: Marinate. Pat the steaks dry and generously season. Marinate in olive oil until they come to room temperature. Meanwhile, prepare the blue cheese butter.

Raw, seasoned filet mignons in an air fryer basket.

Step 2: Air Fry. Place the steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature has reached 130F.

Cooked filet mignons topped with blue cheese butter on a white plate with foil.

Step 3: Rest. Transfer the steaks to a plate and top with butter. Cover the plate with foil and let it rest for 2 minutes.ย 

Sliced filet mignon topped with blue cheese butter and served with mashed potatoes and green beans.

Step 4: Serve. Enjoy your steaks with your favorite sides, like Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans Almondine.

Recipe Tips

  • Don’t skip out on marinating your steak before cooking. This will ensure they cook evenly and also produces juicier, more tender meat. You can cover them with plastic wrap if you need to.
  • When preparing the butter, 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.
  • Steaks should be about 135ยฐ F for medium-rare, which is what this recipe calls for. Cook your steak longer if you prefer it more well done.
Sealed packs of filet mignons on a counter with a bowl of blue cheese butter.

Aspen Ridge Beef

I partnered with Aspen Ridge Natural Angus Beef because their beef is Certified Humaneยฎ, 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.

Filet mignon on a plate with blue cheese butter.

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.

Recipe FAQ’s

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 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.

Steaks on a black serving board.

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:

What is the best air fryer to buy?

Side Dishes to Serve With air fryer steak

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4.93 from 65 votes

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! Comes out perfect every time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 492
Author: Jordan

Ingredients

Filet Mignon

Blue Cheese Butter

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Instructions

  • Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and generously season both sides with Montreal seasoning. Place the steaks in a shallow dish with olive oil. Allow them to marinate while they come to room temperature (about 10 minutes). This will ensure they cook evenly and also produces juicier meat.
    4 (6 oz) Aspen Ridge filet mignon, 2 tablespoons Montreal seasoning, 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 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.
    1/4 cup unsalted butter,, 1/4 cup blue cheese,, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, 1 garlic clove,
  • Preheat the air fryer to 450ยฐ F. Place the steaks in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Steaks should be about 135ยฐ 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.
If you tried this recipe, please leave a review letting me know how it was!

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Notes

  • Don’t skip out on marinating your steak before cooking. This will ensure they cook evenly and also produces juicier, more tender meat. You can cover them with plastic wrap if you need to.
  • When preparing the butter, 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.
  • Steaks should be about 135ยฐ F for medium-rare, which is what this recipe calls for. Cook your steak longer if you prefer it more well done.
  • I always recommend checking for doneness with a meat thermometer. See the tips in the post above for temperature guidelines.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 294mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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45 Comments

  1. 4 stars
    Easy and perfect all the time tasty too. Mahalo

  2. Wendy Valdes says:

    5 stars
    Hi Jordan
    I made this tonight! delicious! my Go Wise only goes to 400 but all turned out just fine! The blue cheese butter is omg good!!!

  3. 5 stars
    I tried in my air fryer power xl, at max 400 and just needed a min or 2 longer for a medium, medium well! I turned them once. Came out amazing! Will def do againโ€ฆ and again!!!
    Thank you!!! โ˜บ๏ธ

    1. So glad you enjoyed!!

  4. Dr. Mongo says:

    FFS.
    I don’t fucking care about how your uncle’s sister’s dog’s previous owner’s mother-in-law who lived in Poukeepsi before they moved to East Bugtussle and then to Dog Shit Hollow liked the taste of some fucking thing.

    Just the recipe, please.

    1. I hope you’re not a real doctor because yiiiikes

    2. Experienced recipe reader says:

      Apparently you need the reading practice, though. You missed the โ€œjump to recipeโ€ button at the very top of the page. Youโ€™re welcome.

    3. Stacy Lewis says:

      5 stars
      Hey Jordan! This is my go to for our center cut filets! In fact I just did it again this week Forget the haters (dr mondo) this is a keeper! I have used several of ur recipes & glad I get ur emails. Sooooo, however thou on Sunday I canโ€™t be on ur team, lol! Iโ€™m in CHIEFS KINGDOMโ€ฆgo CHIEFS. Seriously thou luv all around & I just want a good game! Keep on cookinโ€™! ๐Ÿ˜‰

  5. Mary Slanker says:

    5 stars
    Thanks for sharing the amazing recipe. It was the perfect meal for one and I had leftovers the next day for lunch!

  6. 5 stars
    This was quick and delicious and the bleu cheese butter was the perfect compliment!

  7. 5 stars
    I don’t usually comment on blogs, recipes, or recipe blogs, lol. But I gotta say, this one surprised me. Several months back, I just REALLY wanted a steak. Filet mignon is about the only one I can handle when it comes to chewing it – I have difficultly with strength in my jaws, and even the most tender ribeye is a huge workout to even get a single good bite down, to where it’s just not enjoyable. But filet mignon sure ain’t cheap – so you want to cook it perfectly. But lugging out my cast iron skillet, heating up the house with the oven by doing the reverse-sear method with the whole “fill my apartment with smoke as I frantically wave a towel in front of the screaming smoke detector” dance at the sounded unappealing, I was exhausted even thinking about it. So I thought – can my air fryer make it at least KINDA okay? I mean…I never hear anyone talking about making filet mignon in the air fryer, so it must not be very good at it.
    But, I gave it a go, expecting disappointment. Instead, it was DELICIOUS. Just as good – perhaps better – than the reverse sear that everyone swears by. But a thousand times easier. So, so easy. Almost effortless by comparison.

    So, I’m just gonna say it….I have semi-decent standards for steak…not a complete snob, but I very much have standards. I’m not lying at all when I say this stands up to the reverse-seared filet mignons I’ve always made in my cast iron. I’m just using my Instant Pot Duo Crisp, which only goes up to 400F and is known to be, well, not the best air fryer out there – but I use it for space saving (instead of a separate air fryer, an instant pot, etc)…..and it still turned out amazing. If you’re on the fence…give it a shot. But do invest in an instant read thermometer. You can get a totally adequate one at Walmart for about $14. I find that the temp continues to climb another few degrees at the thickest point (where you’re supposed to measure) while it’s resting, so I personally yank the steak out a couple degrees below where I would consider it done to my liking….but that’s usually the case with reverse sear as well.

    1. Wow! This is SO nice to hear. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such an incredible review, it made my day!

  8. 5 stars
    I am surprised how tender and juicy the steak was. Perfect recipe!

  9. 5 stars
    This is insanely good! I usually bbq steaks but I am so glad I gave this a shot. Fantastic, will be making this again and again!!!

    1. Thank you! Love to hear this ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. 5 stars
    This was my first time making this and I am blown away!!!! I’m new to the air fryer and this by far tops any filet ive had at any Long Island/NYC steakhouse. It was cooked to perfection and was like butter. I paired it with a bernaise sauce and homeade creamed spinach! will 100% cook again

    1. Wow! Thank you so much.

  11. Beck & Bulow says:

    5 stars
    Definitely WAY to much Worcestershire sauce. Super overpowering. I would put in maybe a tablespoon; half a cup is excessive. Other than that, pretty good recipe.

    1. Not sure why you were using worcestershire sauce, as it is not in the recipe, but glad you kind of enjoyed it anyways?

      1. 5 stars
        This was soooo good. It was my first time making a filet in my air fryer. My boyfriend is super picky and loves his steaks grilled, but we tried this tonight for a special Christmas Eve dinner and so glad we did! He loved it and so did I. Will definitely be making this again!!

    2. Arnie Carr says:

      recipe does not call for Worcestershire sauce

  12. 1 star
    What a waste of a fine cut of meat. I will stick to cooking mine on the grill.