Air Fryer Filet Mignon Recipe
2021-11-30- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Dish, Oven
- Skill Level: Advanced
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- Yield: 1
- Servings: 1
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 15m
- Ready In: 20m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
435.2 -
Carbohydrates
2.6 g -
Cholesterol
115.2 mg -
Fat
28.4 g -
Fiber
1.0 g -
Protein
37.2 g -
Saturated Fat
11.5 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
221.2 mg -
Sugar
0.1 g -
Trans Fat
3.3 g -
Unsaturated Fat
0.5 g -
Potassium
162.2 mg
Air fryer filet mignon recipe. Filet mignon is known as the most tender cut of beef. It might seem like a fancy dish, but it’s actually very easy to make with this simple air fryer fillet mignon recipe.
What are the benefits of using an air fryer?
A lot of people buy an air fryer for their convenience and to reduce the amount of oil or fat they use. But, it is also a healthy alternative to deep-frying food. Air fryers use little or no oil to cook food, so it’s healthier than deep frying and it has less chance of spoiling food because there is less risk that the hot oil will splash out and burn someone.
What are the benefits of cooking filet mignon in an air fryer?
Many people think that cooking filet mignon in an air fryer is a bad idea because of the high temperature. But there are some benefits as well. For one, it will not dry out as much as it would if you were to cook it the traditional way. It is also a lot easier to cook with an air fryer than any other type of cooking method because the temperature is controlled and the food doesn’t have a chance to burn.
Air Fryer Filet Mignon Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound (240 g) filet mignon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1½ teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Method
Step 1
Remove the meat from the refrigerator and allow it to rest at room temperature for 15 minutes. Gently pat dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Preaht your air fryer to 375 F (190 C) for 5 minutes.
Step 3
Place seasoned filet mignon in the air fryer basket. Fry at 375 F (190 C) for 15 minutes, flipping the filet over halfway through.
Step 4
In a microwave-safe dish, place garlic and butter. Microwave for 30-45 seconds, or until the butter is melted.
Step 5
Stir in Dijon mustard, chopped thyme, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Remove fried filet mignon from the fryer and transfer to a serving plate. Drizzle with butter sauce. Serve hot.
