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An air fryer filet mignon wrapped in bacon with mashed potatoes and green beans on the table.
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Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon in the Air Fryer

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. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Resting Time5 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 650kcal
Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

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: 650kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 55g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 148mg | Sodium: 956mg | Potassium: 607mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 4mg