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Juicy beef filet mignon with herb butter, served with fresh green peas on a white plate.

Air Fryer Filet Mignon

Smiling woman with glasses and dark hair, professional portrait for Baked Bree website.Diane Goodman
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2 servings
Calories 737 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 filet mignon steaks 8 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup butter softened (or vegan butter for dairy-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt increase to 1/2 teaspoon if using unsalted butter

Instructions
 

  • Allow the butter and filet mignon steaks to reach room temperature, approximately 30 minutes.
    Juicy raw beef steaks with butter on a white plate, kitchen towel in background, fresh ingredients for cooking.
  • Prepare the garlic herb butter by mixing together softened butter, chopped rosemary, chopped thyme, garlic powder, and salt in a bowl until well combined. Place the mixture onto parchment paper, shaping it into a log. Wrap it up and refrigerate.
    Fresh herbs and spices in a glass bowl for baking or cooking.
  • Brush the filet mignon steaks with olive oil on both sides and season generously with salt and pepper.
    Raw beef tenderloin for roasting with basting brush.
  • Place the seasoned steaks in the air fryer basket. Cook at 400°F for 9-10 minutes for rare, 10-11 minutes for medium-rare, 11-12 minutes for medium, 11.5-13 minutes for medium-well, or 14 minutes for well-done. Use a meat thermometer to ensure desired doneness.
    Raw steak seasoned with salt and pepper in an air fryer basket.
  • After cooking, let the filet mignons rest for 3-5 minutes. Serve each steak with a slice of the chilled garlic herb butter on top.
    Succulent grilled beef tenderloin steak on white plate, close-up shot.

Nutrition

Calories: 737kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 31gFat: 67gSaturated Fat: 31gSodium: 378mgFiber: 0.3g
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