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How long to cook filet mignon in an air fryer
At 400 °F (204 °C) for 10 minutes, flip once at 5 minutes.
At-a-glance cooking parameters
- Temperature
- 400 °F
- 204 °C
- Total time
- 10 min
- per single layer
- Flip at
- 5 min
- flip once
- Internal temp
- 130 °F
- 54 °C
Filet mignon air-fries at 400 °F (204 °C) for about 10 minutes, flipping once halfway, to a medium-rare 130 °F (54 °C) center. Pat the steaks dry, season simply, and let them rest after cooking. This tender cut is lean, so a hot, quick cook and an accurate thermometer keep it from drying out.
Per serving
Approximate values for a single portion of filet mignon (USDA baseline, cooked, includes light air-fryer oil spray).
- Calories
- 250 kcal
- Protein
- 30 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
Filet Mignon in popular air fryer brands
Adjusted for how each brand actually heats. Tap a brand name to see every food we calibrate for it.
| Brand | Temp | Time | Flip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosoribasket | 400 °F(204 °C) | 10 min | flip at 5 min |
| Ninjabasket | 400 °F(204 °C) | 9 min | flip at 5 min |
| Instant Vortexbasket | 400 °F(204 °C) | 10 min | flip at 5 min |
| Philips Airfryerbasket | 390 °F(199 °C) | 10 min | flip at 5 min |
| PowerXLbasket | 400 °F(204 °C) | 10 min | flip at 5 min |
| Brevilleoven | 385 °F(196 °C) | 11 min | flip at 5 min |
| Cuisinartoven | 390 °F(199 °C) | 11 min | flip at 5 min |
| Chefmanbasket | 400 °F(204 °C) | 10 min | flip at 5 min |
| GoWisebasket | 395 °F(202 °C) | 10 min | flip at 5 min |
How to tell it’s done
Pull at 130 °F (54 °C) for medium-rare; the surface should be browned and the center rosy and soft. The temperature climbs a few degrees during the rest.
Internal temperature: 130 °F / 54 °C. Always verify with an instant-read thermometer.
Step-by-step method
- 1
Prep
Bring ingredients close to room temperature. Lightly oil the steaks so the surface browns in the short cook time.
- 2
Season
Season with kosher salt, coarse black pepper, garlic, butter.
- 3
Load
Arrange 2 filets (6–8 oz each) in a single layer. for best convection airflow.
- 4
Cook
Set the air fryer to 400 °F (204 °C) and cook for 10 minutes total, flipping once at 5 minutes.
- 5
Check & rest
Verify the internal temperature reaches 130 °F / 54 °C and rest 2–3 minutes before serving.
- 6
Store
Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat very gently to preserve the rosy center.
Watch out for
- Use a thermometer — filets vary in thickness and overcook in seconds.
- Pat dry before cooking so the surface browns instead of steaming.
- Rest 5 minutes before cutting so the juices stay in.
- Top with a pat of herb butter off the heat for extra richness.
FAQ about filet mignon in an air fryer
- What temperature should I cook filet mignon at in an air fryer?
- Cook filet mignon at 400 °F (204 °C). The convection air at this temperature browns the exterior quickly without drying the centre.
- How long does filet mignon take in an air fryer?
- Filet mignon takes 10 minutes total at 400 °F (204 °C). Flip the food once at 5 minutes so both sides cook evenly.
- Do you need to flip filet mignon in an air fryer?
- Yes — flip filet mignon once at 5 minutes. The side touching the basket grate develops a darker, more crusted surface; flipping evens out the cook so both sides match.
- Do you need to preheat the air fryer for filet mignon?
- Preheating is optional for filet mignon — most modern air fryers reach temperature in under 2 minutes and the food's total cook time already accounts for the ramp-up. If you do preheat, reduce the total time by 1–2 minutes and check earlier than usual.
- What internal temperature is filet mignon safe to eat?
- Filet mignon should reach an internal temperature of 130 °F (54 °C) measured at the thickest point with an instant-read thermometer. Visual checks alone are not a reliable substitute for protein — always confirm with a probe.