Air-Fryer Filet: Quick, Crispy, And Delicious!

Cooking filet in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to make a delicious, juicy steak. You can use filet mignon, which is a tender and lean cut of meat, and season it with salt, pepper, and garlic. The air fryer should be preheated to a high temperature, and the steak cooked for around six to nine minutes, depending on the thickness of the meat and how well done you like it.

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit

Once the air fryer is preheated, place the steak in the basket and let it cook. Air fry for about six to eight minutes, depending on the thickness of the meat. For a medium-rare steak, you'll want to cook it for six minutes, flip it, and then cook for an additional three minutes. If you're looking for a more well-done steak, continue air frying in one-and-a-half-minute increments, stopping to check the temperature between each increment until it's five degrees away from your desired doneness.

Pat the filet dry with a paper towel

Once the filet is patted dry and seasoned, you can place it in the air fryer basket. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and cook the filet for 6 to 9 minutes for a medium-rare steak, flipping it halfway through. If you prefer your steak more well-done, you can continue air frying in 1 ½ minute increments, stopping to check the temperature between each increment until it’s 5 degrees away from your desired doneness.

Season the filet with salt, pepper, and garlic powder

Seasoning your filet with salt, pepper and garlic powder is a great way to add flavour to your steak. Firstly, pat your filet mignon dry with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid. Then, season the meat with salt, pepper and garlic powder on both sides. You can also add some oil to the meat at this stage, which will help the seasoning stick to the steak and add some extra flavour. If you're using a steak sauce, let the steak marinate for 15-30 minutes.

If you're using garlic powder, make sure it's good quality, as filet mignon is an expensive cut of meat. You could also use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder. Press finely minced garlic into the meat, or make a garlic butter to serve with the steak. To make garlic butter, mix softened unsalted butter with fresh minced garlic and fresh chives, then season with salt and pepper.

If you're cooking your steak medium-rare, it will take around 6-9 minutes in the air fryer, depending on the thickness of the meat. You'll need to flip the steak halfway through. For a well-done steak, you'll need to cook it for around 15 minutes. You can check the temperature of your steak with a meat thermometer.

Air fry the filet for 6-9 minutes, flipping halfway through

Once your air fryer is preheated, place the filet in the basket and cook for 6-9 minutes, flipping halfway through. The exact cooking time will depend on the thickness of your filet and your desired level of doneness. For a medium-rare filet, cook for 6 minutes, flip, and then cook for an additional 3 minutes. If you prefer your steak rare, cook for 9 minutes, flipping halfway through, and remove from the air fryer when it reaches 125°F.

Serve with garlic butter

To cook filet in an air fryer, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While it's heating up, pat your filet mignon with a paper towel to remove any excess liquid. Season the meat with oil on both sides, add some salt and pepper, and garlic powder. If you want to add fresh garlic, press finely minced garlic into the meat. If you're using a steak sauce, let the steak marinate for 15 to 30 minutes.

Place the steak in the basket and let it cook in the preheated air fryer. Air fry for about six to nine minutes, depending on the thickness of the meat and your desired level of doneness. For medium-rare, cook for six minutes, flip it, and cook for an additional three minutes. For rare, cook for nine minutes, flipping halfway through.

To serve with garlic butter, mix softened unsalted butter with fresh minced garlic and fresh chives. Season with salt and pepper. Serve a spoonful of garlic butter on each steak.

You can also serve your filet with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a green salad.

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