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    Air Fryer Filet Mignon

    Published: May 27, 2024 · Modified: Apr 8, 2025 by Karin and Ken · This post may contain affiliate links. Leave a Comment

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    Bacon Wrapped Air Fryer Filet Mignon cooks up succulent pieces of filet mignon are wrapped in bacon and cooked in the air fryer. The tender strips of meat turn out soft and juicy and infused with the salty goodness of the bacon. 

    Air fryer filet mignon on a plate with potatoes and a green vegetable.

    The air fryer cooks up the meat in no time at all so you can easily get the steak on the dinner table on a busy weeknight. Or save it for a special occasion and treat everyone to the succulent flavor of this choice cut of meat.

    If you love filet mignon, you will also enjoy this air fryer round steak, baked garlic balsamic steak, or this Denver steak recipe. 

    Why You Will Love This Filet Mignon in Air Fryer Recipe

    • Quick and Easy Preparation: With just a few simple steps and minimal prep time, you can have a gourmet-worthy juicy steak in under 30 minutes. It is a great recipe for a romantic dinner.
    • Tender and Flavorful: The perfect combination of beef tenderloin and bacon makes sure that each bite is tender, juicy, and packed with flavor.
    • Crispy Bacon Exterior: Cooking the bacon in the air fryer before wrapping it around the steaks ensures a perfectly crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender.
    • Versatile: This bacon-wrapped filet mignon recipe is versatile, customizable, and ideal for a special occasion. You can adjust the seasoning or add your favorite herbs and spices to this bacon-wrapped filet mignon recipe.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients to cook filet mignon in the air fryer on the counter before preparing.
    • Filet mignon: Prized by steak lovers for its tenderness and buttery texture. This cut of meat is the perfect choice because the tender steak cooks quickly and pairs well with bacon. If tender fillet mignon is unavailable, you can use other tender cuts of beef such as ribeye or New York strip though cooking times may vary.
    • Bacon: Each strip of bacon adds a rich, smoky flavor to the steak and helps keep it moist during cooking. I recommend using thick-cut bacon to ensure it wraps around the steaks easily and crisps up nicely in the air fryer. Turkey bacon, prosciutto, or pancetta can be used as an alternative.
    • Kosher Salt and Black Pepper: These simple seasonings enhance the natural flavors of the beef and bacon. You can customize the seasoning blend by adding garlic powder, onion powder, or your favorite store-bought seasoning mix.
    • Olive Oil: Spraying the air fryer rack with olive oil keeps the steaks from sticking and helps promote even browning. Alternatively, you can use cooking spray or canola oil.
    • Toothpicks: Secures the bacon around the steaks, making sure it stays in place during cooking. Please be sure to remove them before serving to avoid any accidents. You can use butcher’s twine if you don't have toothpicks.

    See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.

    Variations

    • Use a different cut of meat: Try using sirloin steak or rib-eye instead of filet mignon. 
    • Marinate the meat: Pull out your favorite marinade and let the meat soak up the flavors. 
    • Add some seasonings: Douse the meat with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, or a combination of your favorite spices. 
    • Change the way you prepare it: Instead of using the air fryer, you can cook the filet mignon in the oven or over a grill. Note the cooking time will be different so use a meat thermometer to confirm the steak is cooked. The internal temperature should be between 135 and 145 for medium. 

    How to Cook Filet Mignon in the Air Fryer

    Bacon strips in the air fryer basket.

    Step 1: Lay the bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook them at 400°F for about 2-4 minutes until they're partially cooked but not yet crispy. Remove the bacon and place them on a paper towel.

    Filet mignon on the counter wrapped in bacon and sprinkled with salt and pepper.

    Step 2: Wrap two slices of bacon one at a time around a steak. Secure each piece of bacon with toothpicks. Be sure to have even coverage around the sides of the steak. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

    Bacon wrapped filet mignon placed in the air fryer to cook.

    Step 3: Place the bacon-wrapped steaks onto the lightly sprayed air fryer rack in a single layer. Close the air fryer and cook them for about 10 minutes.

    Cooked bacon wrapped filet mignon in the air fryer topped with pats of butter.

    Step 4: Flip the steaks over after 10 minutes. Continue cooking the steaks for another 5 minutes or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Top with a tablespoon of butter for extra-rich flavors. Let steaks rest before serving.

    ⭐️ Hint: Not sure how long to cook your steak? Here's a guide:

    • Rare 120-125°F 8-10 minutes
    • Medium Rare 130-135°F 10-12 minutes
    • Medium 140-145°F 12-14 minutes
    • Medium Well 150-155°F 14-16 minutes
    • Well Done 160°F and above 16-18 minutes

    If you love cooking steaks in the air fryer you need to try our air fryer porterhouse, air fryer ribeye steak or our Air Fryer Skirt Steak next.

    Bacon wrapped filet mignon on a white plate with a side of mashed potatoes and green beans and another plate in the frame.

    Storage

    • Storage: To store leftover steak, allow it to cool completely, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can place the leftover steak in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze it for up to 2 months.
    • Reheat: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F and place the refrigerated or thawed steaks in the basket. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are heated through. Alternatively, you can reheat them in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes. Check out reheating steak in the air fryer for more tips and tricks.

    Serving Suggestions

    Another idea I love is topping the cooked steaks with a pat of butter or garlic butter for added flavor. You can also sprinkle chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, rosemary, or parsley over the steaks before serving. These steaks go well with steak sauce.

    Air Fryer Filet Mignon makes for a nice change of pace. Try pairing it with these dishes for a special meal:

    • Pair it with these sliced potatoes in air fryer, air fryer parmesan potatoes, or these air fryer garlic potatoes for dinner. 
    • Make for a dinner party with this easy cold asparagus salad, this slow cooker spaghetti squash, and this chocolate peanut butter dessert.

    Get more serving ideas for your meals in this collection of steak side dishes.

    Filet mignon topped with a pat of butter and some herbs with a slice cut to show slightly pink inside.

    Recipe Tips

    • Partially Cook Bacon: Pre-cooking the bacon in the air fryer before wrapping it around the steaks ensures that it cooks evenly and crisps up nicely without overcooking the filet mignon.
    • Even Bacon Coverage: Make sure to cover them evenly to prevent any exposed areas from drying out during the cooking process.
    • Use Room Temperature Steaks: Allow the steaks to come to room temperature before cooking to make sure they cook evenly throughout and also to prevent them from toughening up.
    • Preheat the Air Fryer: This ensures the air fryer reaches the optimal temperature for cooking resulting in evenly cooked and crispy steaks.
    • Avoid Overcrowding: Cook the steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket so they can cook evenly. Cook in batches if necessary.
    • Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steaks. For medium-rare, aim for 130°F, medium 140°F, and well-done 160°F.
    • Let Steaks Rest: Letting them sit for 5-10 minutes allows the juices to redistribute for juicy and flavorful steak.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I make bacon-wrapped filet mignon ahead of time?

    Yes, you can prep up the steaks a day in advance. Cook the bacon and once it's cool wrap it around your steaks. Wrap them loosely in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Be sure to bring them to room temperature before cooking.

    Can I cook these steaks in a conventional oven?

    Yes, you can bake the bacon-wrapped steaks in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness.

    Filet mignon with a few slices cut on a white plate with some mashed potatoes on the side.

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    Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.

    An air fryer filet mignon wrapped in bacon with mashed potatoes and green beans on the table.

    Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon in the Air Fryer

    Karin and Ken
    Bacon Wrapped Air Fryer Filet Mignon cooks up succulent pieces of filet mignon are wrapped in bacon and cooked in the air fryer. The tender strips of meat turn out soft and juicy and infused with the salty goodness of the bacon. 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 12 minutes mins
    Resting Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 27 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2
    Calories 650 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer
    • Tongs
    • toothpicks

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 filet mignon steaks about 10 ounces each
    • 4 slices of bacon
    • 2 toothpicks soaked in water
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • Olive oil
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    Instructions
     

    • Turn on your air fryer and preheat it to 400°F.
    • Lay the bacon slices in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook them at 400°F for about 2-4 minutes until they're partially cooked but not yet crispy. Remove the bacon and place them on a paper towel.
    • Take two slices of your partially cooked bacon and wrap each slice of bacon around a steak. Secure each piece of bacon with toothpicks. Be sure to have even coverage around the sides of the steak.
    • Sprinkle black pepper and kosher salt evenly over the bacon-wrapped steaks and then lightly spray or brush the air fryer rack with olive oil.
    • Place the bacon-wrapped steaks onto the air fryer rack in a single layer. Close the air fryer and cook them for about 10 minutes.
    • After 10 minutes, carefully flip the steaks using tongs. Continue cooking the steaks for another 5 minutes or until they reach your desired level of doneness. Serve with a tablespoon of butter if desired.
    • Cooking Guide: Rare 120-125°F 8-10 minutes, Medium Rare 130-135°F 10-12 minutes, Medium 140-145°F 12-14 minutes, Medium Well 150-155°F 14-16 minutes, Well Done 160°F and above 16-18 minutes
    • Once cooked to your preferred doneness, remove the golden brown steaks from the air fryer and then let them rest on a cutting board for 5-10 minutes.
    • Remove the toothpicks from the filet mignon steaks and serve them hot. Enjoy your delicious bacon-wrapped filet mignon straight from the air fryer!

    Notes

    • Partially Cook Bacon: Pre-cooking the bacon in the air fryer before wrapping it around the steaks ensures that it cooks evenly and crisps up nicely without overcooking the filet mignon.
    • Even Bacon Coverage: Make sure to cover them evenly to prevent any exposed areas from drying out during the cooking process.
    • Use Room Temperature Steaks: Allow the steaks to come to room temperature before cooking to make sure they cook evenly throughout and also to prevent them from toughening up.
    • Preheat the Air Fryer: This ensures the air fryer reaches the optimal temperature for cooking resulting in evenly cooked and crispy steaks.
    • Avoid Overcrowding: Cook the steaks in a single layer in the air fryer basket so they can cook evenly. Cook in batches if necessary.
    • Check Doneness: Use a meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the steaks. For medium-rare, aim for 130°F, medium 140°F, and well-done 160°F.
    • Let Steaks Rest: 5-10 minutes allows the juices to redistribute for juicy and flavorful steak.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 36gFat: 55gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 148mgSodium: 956mgPotassium: 607mgFiber: 0.1gVitamin A: 18IUCalcium: 16mgIron: 4mg
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