This 15-minute air fryer filet mignon is the perfect meal for date night in. Easy prep, effortless cooking, and minimal cleanup. This tender steak with garlic herb butter is melt-in-your-mouth good!
¼cupbuttersoftened to room temperature. use vegan butter for dairy free
1tspchopped fresh rosemary
1tspchopped fresh thyme
1tspgarlic powder
¼tspsaltadd 1/2 tsp total if using unsalted butter
Instructions
Let the butter and steaks come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Make the butter: Combine the butter, rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl and use a fork to mix it up well. Transfer the butter to a piece of parchment paper. Roll the paper while forming the butter into a log, folding up the paper to cover it completely. Keep the butter in the refrigerator while you make the steaks.
Brush both sides of the filets with olive oil. Sprinkle both sidess GENEROUSLY with salt and pepper.
Add the steaks to the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 degrees for 9-10 minutes for rare, 10-11 minutes for medium rare, 11-12 minutes for medium, 11.5 -13 mins for medium well, and 14 minutes for well done. Use a meat thermometer to check for the right temperature – 120 degrees for rare, 130 degrees for medium rare, 140 degrees for medium, 150 degrees for medium well, or 160 degrees for well done.
Let the filets rest for 3-5 minutes, then serve with a slice of the garlic herb butter. Enjoy!
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Mary's Tips & Tricks
Dairy Free: If you need to make this recipe dairy-free, use vegan butter like Miyokos or Earth Balance. If you're Whole30, feel free to substitute ghee.
Batches: If you want to double the recipe, make your steak in batches so you don't overcrowd your air fryer. Follow the same directions for subsequent batches.
How to Pick the Best Filet Mignon
There are a few ways to make sure you choose the best cut of meat.
Pick a nice store! Maybe you have a local butcher shop, which is a great place to start. Otherwise, if you are going to the grocery store, choose one that has a nice meat department. Places like Wegman’s, Whole Foods, Sprouts, and other specialty stores might be a little pricier, but they also typically have fresh, high-quality meat on hand.
Choose USDA Prime or Choice cuts. These are going to be the top-quality cuts based on the USDA grading system.
Look for a center cut. This will be a little more expensive, but this choice really delivers a good cut of meat!
When in doubt, ask the meat department! Don’t be afraid to ask questions and pick the right steak. If you’re going to splurge on steak, it’s perfectly acceptable to ask for help so you know you’re picking the right cut.