What temperature should I air fry filet mignon?

For a crisp exterior and tender center, air fryer a filet mignon at 400 degrees F. The hot air will circulate the steak and cook it perfectly every time. The time will depend on how well you want your steak cooked. Cook the steak to an internal temperature of 140 degrees Fahrenheit for medium (use a meat thermometer to measure). This will take approximately 15 to 18 minutes, flipping them halfway through.

What temperature is medium rare for a filet mignon?

The internal temperature of the steak should be 125 degrees Fahrenheit for medium rare. This will take 14 minutes total in the air fryer to cook it medium rare.

Are steaks good in the air fryer?

Yes! The air fryer has a consistent temperature and circulates the air around your steak leaving you with a perfectly cooked steak every time!

Does filet mignon need a sauce?

Filet mignon is so tender that it does not need a sauce to go with it. Some people like to serve it with a compound butter or blue cheese for extra flavor.

Air Fryer Filet Mignon Steak (Easy Recipe)

Ingredients

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2 6–ounce filet mignon steaks
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Take the steaks out of the refrigerator and let them sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes.
Then, unwrap the steaks and place them in a shallow dish. Pat them dry with a clean paper towel.
Then, use a pastry brush or your hands to coat the steaks with the olive oil. Divide the salt and pepper between the tops of the two steaks.
Place steaks in your air fryer and set the time to 8 minutes at 400°F.
Turn the steaks over and set the time to 6 more minutes for medium-rare doneness for a total cooking time of 14 minutes. If you want them to be medium, increase the time to 15-18 minutes total. For well-done, cook them for a total of 18-20 minutes.
Use tongs to transfer the steaks to a serving dish. Let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Some air fryer models needs to be preheated. Please refer to the owner’s manual of your particular model to see if you need to preheat it before using.
Most air fryers can fit up to 3 steaks at a time. Try not to let them overlap if you cook 3 or more at a time.
You can get creative with your seasonings. Feel free to add up to a teaspoon each of dried rosemary, Italian seasoning, or Cajun seasoning to coat the steaks before you cook them.
Store any leftover cooked steak in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main dish
Method: Air fryer
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 filet
Calories: 293
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 675.1 mg
Fat: 14.8 g
Saturated Fat: 4.4 g
Carbohydrates: 0.2 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 37.6 g
Cholesterol: 109.1 mg