Best air fryer filet mignon with dry rub is here! Tender and juicy inside with a slight crisp on the edges. Fresh is always best but we help you understand how to cook frozen steak in air fryer here too.
Air fryer filet mignon or steak turns out absolutely delicious. Using our VERY popular dry rub you too can use it for this easy air fryer recipe. A high protein meal that can be made from rare to medium or well done depending on your preference.
I have done this several times, using all different kinds of air fryer steak. Of course mignon is the most tender pieces, therefore more expensive than others.
Use just salt and pepper, or our suggested seasonings and enjoy a great Cosori air fryer recipe to try this week. It is a high protein main dish that can be cooked from rare to well done depending on how long you leave it in. The crust on the outside is more amazing than making it any other way though.
Tips: My Favorite models are the Cosori or making Ninja Foodi recipes with the lid that is attached.
It is best practice to put food into a hot basket. This is how to preheat air fryer first before adding your food so it becomes as crispy as possible. For best results, here’s a printable free air fryer cooking time chart here for your fridge.
Ingredient Notes
Filet Mignon steaks are what we are using here. If you’re making frozen steak in air fryer I’d pat dry and rub a bit of olive oil on outside so rub will stick
BOTH of us love this steak dry rub on top as far as seasonings go. Hands down it makes all beef cuts out of this world amazing.
Ninja Foodi Filet Mignon
With this pot you have two choices. You can pressure cook like steak in Instant Pot or you can get crisp like we do here using the lid that is attached. Both end up with different textures so you have to take your pick but both are delicious.
Filet Mignon Bites
We use this to make air fryer steak bites too. If you’re in a rush or have little mouths at home, it’s a great one to try as well. Just pat the sweet and savory rub on the outside of each piece and when you lift it up, allow the excess to fall off.
Tips
I always recommend preheating air fryer for 5 minutes at the temperature stated in your recipe. Then it will cook your food at a steady heat the entire time evenly. No need to spray the basket, they won’t stick. Add as many as can fit into your machine, each one is different. Ours is good for 4 easily.
Once you unwrap your meat you’ll want to blot it with paper towels so the seasonings will stick well. As I stated above. Air fryer cook time for this will vary quite a bit but the temperature shown below will stand firm. My husband likes his meat still “moooing” while I like just a thin strip of pink. I usually just check the doneness of steak by touch.
You can see the YUM covering the outside of these once you open the basket, they smell amazing too. In a bowl mix together seasonings. You don’t have to use this sweet and savory mixture but it is great. Alternatively you could just sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. ** Note, timing will depend a lot on how thick your pieces are and how well done you like your meat.
At what temperature is steak medium well?
150 degrees F is the way I like it, seen above. Medium steaks are probably the most popular. Cooking steaks can be tricky if y’all like them differently though. You can check steak temperatures here.
If you like a lot of pink like below, you’ll want it closer to 125 degrees F. This is how my husband prefers it so I just use a digital thermometer to make sure they’re all done correctly.
Air Fryer Filet Mignon Recipe
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 whole filet mignon
Dry Rub
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp salt
- 1/4 tbsp paprika
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- In a bowl mix together seasonings. You don't have to use this sweet and savory mixture but it is great. Alternatively you could just sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Pat filets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle seasoning on top, gently pat down. Turn over and sprinkle on other sides.
- Preheat air fryer to 370 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Put steaks in basket without overlapping. Close drawer and cook for 8 minutes, then flip and continue cooking for 4 minutes for medium well done for a thinner fillet steak, or medium for mignon that is thicker.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. ** Note, timing will depend a lot on how thick your pieces are and how well done you like your meat.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Serve
Air fryer sweet potatoes are a great duo with these. You should put in the taters beforehand because they take quite a while. When done wrap in foil to keep warm and then make this so they are all hot at the same time.
There are lots of side dishes you can make in under 15 minutes, especially if you use this same machine. I love air fryer cauliflower or broccoli in air fryer style. It makes things simple. You can make a quick loaf of air fryer bread to slice and serve on the side too. Of course we love this pull apart smoked bread if you have the time to make it beforehand.
FAQ
Most would say yes. This cut is the most tender, pricey pieces on the cow. Fillet steak is said to melt in your mouth with great flavor too.
This depends on how thick it is, and how well done you like it. 12 minutes is great for for thinner, medium well done pieces. 20 minutes max in an air fryer for very thick pieces if you like well done.
It is in an area that is not exercised, that is why it maintains it’s tenderness and known as the best of the best.
