Air Fryer Filet Mignon
Make a perfect bacon wrapped filet mignon in the air fryer tonight! This recipe results in a restaurant style filet with gorgonzola cheese on top, all cooked directly in your air fryer. This gluten-free, carb-free steak is the perfect main course for a special dinner or occasion, paired with your favorite sides.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 334kcal
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs. beef tenderloin steaks (filet mignon) 1 1/2 to 2 inch thick
- 4 slices thick cut bacon
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- 2 oz. gorgonzola or blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Set the filet out for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Cut the tenderloin into four 6 oz. filets and season all sides well with kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper (optional), you can also do 4 oz. filets.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Take one piece of bacon per filet and wrap it around the top and bottom of the filet or around the outer edge of the filet and secure with a toothpick.
- Add the filets to the air fryer basket, spray the tops with cooking spray and cook at 400 for 10-15 minutes, depending on the desired doneness. (See the notes section for temperature ranges.) You want to remove your steaks when they are 5 ºF BELOW the desired temperature.
- If adding cheese crumbles, top the filet with 0.5 oz. each of cheese crumbles (more if desired!) and cook for one additional minute to melt and soften.
- When done, remove the steaks from the air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes. During this time the center of the steak will continue to warm as they rest. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition facts include the cheese and will change with any substitutions.
- Can use pre cut filets as well, just be sure they're 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick for the best results.
- Take steak out when 5 degrees F BELOW the desired temperature. Example: For medium, take steak out of the oven when it reaches 130 degrees.
- Cook times depend on the thickness of your steak: thicker steaks take longer. Thinner steaks take shorter! These times and temps are for steaks from 1 ½ - 2 inches thick. Pulled it out too early? No biggy, cook another minute!
- 125 ºF - Rare: 1 ½ inch thick: 10 minutes
- 135 ºF - Medium - rare: 1 ½ inch thick: 12 minutes
- 145 ºF - Medium: 1 ½ inch thick: 13 minutes
- 155 ºF - Medium-well: 1 ½ inch thick: 15 minutes
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 334kcal | Protein: 44g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 519mg
