Air Fryer Reference
Filet Mignon
protein · fresh
- Temperature
- 400 °F
- 204 °C
- Total time
- 10 min
- 2 filets (6–8 oz each) in a single layer.
- Flip at
- 5 min
- flip once
- Internal temp
- 130 °F
- 54 °C
Doneness
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.
Oil & seasoning
Lightly oil the steaks so the surface browns in the short cook time.
Season with: kosher salt, coarse black pepper, garlic, butter.
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.