Filet mignon is often considered as a meal you would have when you go to an upscale steakhouse or a fancy date night dinner. Not only can you enjoy a restaurant style filet at home, but you can also cook it in your air fryer! This easy air fryer filet mignon cooks to perfection in about 15 minutes and is perfect for date night at home without spending a ton of money!
This post is sponsored by The Kentucky Beef Council. All opinions are 100% mine. This post also contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase using a link in this post, I will receive a small commission.
There are quite a few options when choosing which cut of beef you like best when it comes to steaks, but my favorite steak by far is a filet mignon! The filet is tender, lean and full of flavor. When cooked correctly, it will slice like butter. It's a nice, lean cut of beef, and is a great protein choice that not only tastes amazing, but is also a source of strength. Beef has nutrients, like high quality protein, iron, zinc and B-vitamins, which helps to ensure that myself and my family are getting enough healthy protein in our diets. I've teamed up with my friends at The Kentucky Beef Council to bring you these decadent Air Fryer Filets!
Why Should You Air Fry Your Filets
While grilling is usually my go to method for cooking steaks, it's much more convenient to cook steaks indoors in my air fryer, especially when weather doesn't permit outdoor grilling. Air fryers make cooking things like beef a snap because they cook food by circulating air around it like a convection oven. When cooking steaks, the result is a steak that is nice and charred on the outside, but juicy and delicious on the inside, which makes air frying steaks one of my new favorite things to do!
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Filet Mignon
- Air Fryer Grilled Chicken
- Air Fryer Cheeseburger Sliders
- Air Fryer Steak Bites
- Air Fryer Steak (Sirloin)
Printable Air Fryer Cooking Times Chart
Figuring out just how long to cook different foods in an air fryer can be confusing if you are new to air frying. To make things a little easier, I created this free Printable Air Fryer Times Chart that you can print and use at home or download to you phone or tablet for quick reference!
How to Cook Filets in an Air Fryer
For cooking filets in the air fryer, start by spraying each side of the steak with extra virgin olive oil, and generously salt and pepper each side.
Next, place the filets in your air fryer basket or grill plate if you air fryer is equipped with one. For the model of air fryer that I use, the Breville Smart Oven Air, I like to cook things like steak on a wire rack with a sheet pan underneath to prevent the drippings from making a mess...it's totally not necessary though.
Preheat your air fryer to 375° F. Place in the air fryer and cook the first side for 10 minutes. Flip the filets and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the steak reaches your desired doneness.
Remove the filets from the air fryer, tent with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
What temperature is the best for steaks?
For steaks (½ inch or thicker, insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally from the side, so that it penetrates the thickest part or the center of the steak, not touching bone or fat.
For medium rare the temperature should read 145°F, the temperature for medium steaks should read 160°F, and well done is 170°F.
After cooking, let steaks rest before serving.
For extra flavor, add a tab of Garlic Herb Compound Butter to the top of each filet and allow it to melt over the steak.
Enjoy your filet with your favorite vegetables or a delicious salad!
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Easy Air Fryer Filet Mignon
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
Filet mignon is often considered as a meal you would have when you go to an upscale steakhouse or a fancy date night dinner. Not only can you enjoy a restaurant style filet at home, but you can also cook it in your air fryer! This easy air fryer filet mignon cooks to perfection in about 15 minutes and is perfect for date night at home without spending a ton of money!
Ingredients
- 2 filet mignon steaks
- olive oil spray or a light coating of extra virgin olive oil
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- For cooking filets in the air fryer, start by spraying each side of the steak with olive oil, and generously salt and pepper each side.
- Next, place the filets in your air fryer basket or grill plate if you air fryer is equipped with one. For the model of air fryer that I use, the Breville Smart Oven Air, I like to cook things like steak on a wire rack with a sheet pan underneath to prevent the drippings from making a mess...it's totally not necessary though.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375° F. Place in the air fryer and cook the first side for 10 minutes. Flip the filets and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the steak reaches your desired doneness.
- Remove the filets from the air fryer, tent with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: dinner
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: american
Keywords: filet, filet mignon, steak, air fryer, air fried, air fry, beef
Linda C Johnston says
I love you and I love your blog, however today I find I must give you some information. I don't have an air fryer because I can't afford one. I am not alone. Second, who besides the rich can afford filet mignon? Not me or many, many others!!!! Could you suggest another piece of beef that would be special?
Jessica says
I totally understand that! You can absolutely try different, less expensive cuts of beef. Check out my recipes page, where I share how to cook a sirloin, steak bites, mini burgers and a tri-tip, plus much more -->
Brenda Hubsher says
Jessica....I remember the first time I made Filet. I cooked it til it was shoe leather. Who knew? I had never even eaten Filet before. So I have another chance, but this time I have my air fryer. I just made a rib eye the other night and I don't think I cooked it for as long as your recipe says to cook Filet.
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Jessica says
So glad you loved it!
Todd says
If you don't have an air fryer and you can't afford a filet mignon, then don't click on a link that says how to cook a filet mignon in an air fryer. Pretty simple stuff if you ask me.
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KayKau says
Thank you Todd for saying this I was thinking the same exact thing!!!!
Listen Linda,
It's not about being rich it's about priorities. If you really wanted an air fryer you would save until you had the money for one. If you wanted to have a filet for you and your spouse you would save for it.. I'm no where close to Rich but I prioritize things I want. Shouldnt everyone? Want your Bill's paid. Yup that's prioritizing. Kids need clothes yup. Prioritizing And so on.... Just saw your message and it annoyed me.. Stop being upset with what other have Linda...
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Karen says
100% agree! Why do people click on links to complain that the link information isn't suited to their personal situation? If you don't have an air fryer and/or can't afford filet mignon, move along. This link is not for you. As an example, I don't do price checks on new Teslas or classic Bentleys for the same reason this link does not suit you. If you desire to have an air fryer and/or filet mignon, think about how YOU can make that happen and go for it. Everyone needs goals. Lastly, thanks for not referring to her as "Karen."
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Linda says
Omg I looked at comments to see how people thought their steak came out this way and this person has caused nothing but comments about her complaint. I agree with this person! Why even click on this recipe if it doesn't pertain????
Avz says
Hahaha yes!
DONNDA JONES says
AMEN
Keith says
Haha. Truth bomb.
Lisa says
Haha yes!
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Catlin says
Fax lol
Sham says
Those are misconceptions. You don't have to be rich to buy filet mignon or an air fryer. There are great values on both if you just look for them. However, if you still feel those things to be true, perhaps this particular article just isn't for you. Don't "yuck" someone else's "yum."
Sandra Freeman says
I have to agree. I have seen air fryers at the local dollar store for $35.00. I have also seen them for a couple of hundred dollars. I treated my husband and myself with a 6 quart basic air fryer for less than $100. As for the steak, we cannot afford nor do we feel safe going to a steakhouse. Getting a filet dinner costs about $80. Two nice filets for 2 cost less than $25.00. Great recipe and instuctions.
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Jim says
Just made this for a late lunch.. Came out perfectly. I am looking for easy recipes since my wife is unable to cook anymore. I will look for more of your recipes as this was easy to follow and results were as promised.
Liv says
On a very tiny budget like my own, things can be done you just gotta be smart and get off the couch, (I'm sure you have free time if you're scrolling through recipes for stuff you dont have) be productive. I got my ninja foodi air fryer oven at one of those online auctions super cheap. My lazy but Went from rarely cooking to it being so quick and easy every night, with the huge help of these recipes. Then got several boxes of frozen Chicken and every kind of steak that I know of were also a low price deal cause I bought a family pack.
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John Galt says
It isn't the author's problem that you are unable to be valuable enough to the world to not afford meat or an air fryer.
The fact that you attacked someone who freely shared this valuable information because of your "poorness" shows precisely why you are poor. Of course, nothing is your fault.
Sarah E Mansfield says
You really hate your life don't you? Complain much? In fact, that comment was so lame I'm almost positive you clicked on to do just that. I bet you're single.
Abraham says
How did this comment help anyone? The original poster probably does not look at the responses, but the rest of us have to plow through yours to get to substantive comments.
Cathy says
Smaller Ninja foodie - Walmart - $40
Janet L Yarrison says
I bought one for my daughter for her birthday dec 28th amazing and only $25 it was a flash sell... You can find them and they are worth the money spent on them. I'm not rich but have filet mignon from time to time... Thanks for the recipe I am going to try it today
Jessica says
That's a great price on an air fryer! I hope you love the filet! xoxo, Jess
Jessica Snyder says
Hi! The 99 cent only has air fryers for $24.99 from time to time. Also, frys has prepackaged bacon wrapped 6oz filet for $4.49 this week. There are always deals, you just have to look. Jes
Tristan says
I found my air fryer at Target for $45, and my bacon wrapped filets at Aldi for $4.79. 😲
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Jim says
So wait, you clicked on a link about cooking filets in an air fryer, but you neither have an air fryer or can afford filets?? 🤣
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Broke Dad Eating Good says
One word answer: Aldi.
Craig Smith says
$39 at Best buy for the Bella Pro Series is all we have. It pays back for itself every time I cook filets, salmon, chicken breasts and wings by giving me restrant quality meals at home. I promise, I don't like to cook, but I'm an Air Fryer Geek!
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Vicki L Davis says
Instant Pot vortex plus
on Amazon for $115
Trina says
You can get filet mignon at aldis. $5.99 for 2!
Sandra Morello says
I bought. Y emreli Lagasse 360 on TV online with easy payments. It came with every thing and is worth the payments and extra baskets and trays and easy cookbooks. Some times that's the only ly way I can afford things. I also got my Lagasse pressure cooker the same way. I love it. Hope this helps
steve cook says
awesome
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Margaret Anne Sterrett says
I'm so glad to have found direction on how to cook filet mignon in the air fryer! Thank you! We have the Ninja air fryer and the times on this with 6oz filets was too long.Our steaks were nicely browned on the outside, but were medium. I'll try a total of 12 minutes next time.at the same temp to get rare/medium rare. This was a great starting point. Thanks again! .
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MKRiggs says
Margaret, I have the Ninja Air Fryer, too. It seems to cook much faster than recommended times on most recipes, I cooked our filets for 6 minutes (4 on side 1, and 2 on side 2), and they were a perfect medium rare. Yum!
Linda says
I am really glad I found your post I also have the Breville smart oven and a lot of the post dont relate. Thanks will try this tonight
Ralph lauffer says
You can go to aldis grocery store and buy a beef tenderloin. Yes it sounds expensive ( last one I bought was 32.00) but i cut it into about 12 filet mignons and sime filet beef kabobs left over.
Haylea says
Aldis sells a 2 pack of bacon wrapped filet mignons (5oz each) for 5$
Karen says
I just bought a package of 3, large, PRIME filets at Costco for $32. With steamed green beans, roasted garlic-mashed potatoes, and mixed green salad, we will have a superb New Year's meal for 3 for well under $40. Three Big Mac Meals would be close to $30. Fast Food costs are insane.
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Kathy says
Thats such a good idea. Thanks for sharing.
Michael says
I was wondering which setting on the air fryer would be best? I have a Gourmia from Costco and slowly learning the pre-set settings. There seems to be differences between air fryer to roast to broil. I suppose I'll, are pre-set at 375° Not sure about a manual setting though. My girlfriend wants to pan fry them in butter. I suppose it's just trial and error.
Jessica says
I had the Gourmia from Costco and loved it...I only ended up buying the Breville because I have a small kitchen and wanted to use it for other things a well. I used the highest setting when making steaks in the Gourmia and they turned out great. I used a meat thermometer and pulled them when they reached an internal temp of 124 because I like my steaks medium. You can always add a dab of butter after cooking and let it melt over it too! Good luck!
Ron says
I am curious no one looked at the ingredients and saw olive oil, but the instructions say avocado oil.
Jessica says
Hi, Ron! That was a typo...thanks for pointing it out...all fixed now! :)
Donna says
Perfect! I picked up 2 filet mignon today and found your recipe! I just got my air fryer for Christmas so I'm still experimenting with cook times and temperatures but this was spot on!
I pre-heated my air fryer doesn't have 375° so i did it on 370° 10 minutes, then i flipped it over for 6 minutes since i had reduced the temperature. I only marinated with worstershire sauce and a bit of garlic & pepper. I sautéed some mushrooms separately.. perfect dinner 😋 with some broccoli & cauliflower! Thank you!
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Gerland Solomon says
One was given to me and this is a great recipe system looking very forward to having a great meals and dinner and you don't have to be rich
Jim says
Just made this for a late lunch.. Came out perfectly. I am looking for easy recipes since my wife is unable to cook anymore. I will look for more of your recipes as this was easy to follow and results were as promised.
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Jessica says
So happy you liked it!!
white marble coffee tables says
Its really tasty, i tried it and its same like as you said, my mouth watering soo yummy. Thank you for the recipe.
Jessica Taylor says
Great instructions and timing! We loved it!
Thank you for posting! Delish!
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Dawn says
Do you cook the steak on air fry or bake mode?
Hairstyles says
Hi, I think your site might be having browser compatibility issues. When I look at your blog site in Firefox, it looks fine but when opening in Internet Explorer, it has some overlapping. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up! Other then that, excellent blog!
Tracie says
Thanks for the info air frying the steaks. I see your fans are attacking commenter Linda. Chill out ppl!!! Linda said she loves her recipes. I don't think she was attacking her. But I do notice who are the real attackers from your comments. Harshest comment is from Sarah. Geez talk about no life. You up at 3am writing a comment about Sarah lol. You say she must be single, I think you are. Life so boring, not burning enough energy huh?? Up all night