Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon in Air Fryer

Filet Mignon in Air Fryer - Impress your guests with this elegant, yet easy, restaurant-style filet mignon wrapped in bacon. They’re beautifully seasoned, crusted on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the air fryer ensures perfectly cooked steaks every time!

Did you ever think you could cook a nice juicy steak in the air fryer? You absolutely can, and you won’t regret it. It turns out perfectly crusted on the outside, juicy on the inside, and when wrapped in bacon, air fryer filet mignon might just take the top spot as one of your favorite steaks ever!

I’ve shared some pretty fantastic steak recipes over the years, including this filet mignon cast iron recipe, grilled ribeye steak with garlic butter, ribeye steak with chimichurri sauce, a grilled New York steak, and I can’t forget the ribeye steak in the oven and the ribeye steak in the stove! However, this air fryer bacon wrapped filet mignon might be the easiest one yet!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• It’s basically foolproof! The air fryer does the work; you just have to flip it.
• So much flavor comes from the juicy steak and the simple seasoning I use.
• Wrapping it in bacon gives it extra flavor.
• It’s super easy to make and yet looks so elegant!
• You can serve it for a nice Sunday supper, a small dinner party, or any special occasion.

Tips for Beef Tenderloin in Air Fryer

• Don’t skip preheating the air fryer. It’s similar to the reason you need to preheat a skillet. The initial heat gives it a nice sear, which results in a beautiful crust. It also helps cook thicker cuts of meat evenly.
• Thick-cut bacon has less chance of cooking too quickly, becoming crumbly, or even burning.
• Rest the meat once it is done. This allows the juices to settle and redistribute throughout the meat. If you cut it too early, the juices will run out, leaving the steak dry.
• You can flavor your butter with the herbs if you’d like. Make a compound butter and place some on top to melt as it rests.
• Don’t forget to set the table with a steak knife for everyone!

Ingredients Needed

• Filet mignon: I use 4 filet mignon, also known as beef tenderloin steaks, which all fit nicely into my air fryer basket without overcrowding. Bring them out to room temperature about 30 minutes before you begin.
• Steak seasoning: Montreal steak seasoning is great because it already contains salt and pepper in the blend, so you don’t need much more than that.
• Bacon: You can use either pork bacon or beef bacon, whichever you prefer. The fat renders as it cooks, adding so much extra flavor!
• Cooking spray: I love avocado spray, so it’s what I have on hand. You can use any cooking spray you prefer. Avoid using any lower smoke point oils since we’re using high heat.
• Butter: A pat of butter is added to the tops of the steaks as they rest and melt all over the filet mignon, making them even juicier.
• Fresh herbs: Thyme or chives are a great way to garnish the meat before serving.

How to Cook Filet Mignon in Air Fryer

Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 450° F. Some recipes don’t require a preheat, but this one does. It’s the best way to get a nice crust on the outside.

Step 2: Pat the steaks dry with a paper towel and then season all sides with the Montreal steak spice. 

Step 3: Wrap a strip of bacon around the edge of the beef and secure it with a toothpick. You can also wrap it around the entire steak; it’s up to you.

Step 4: Place the bacon-wrapped steaks into the preheated air fryer basket. Spray avocado oil over the top.

Step 5: Cook the steaks for 6 minutes and then flip them over to cook for another 4 minutes. I like mine medium-rare, which is an internal temperature of 135°F.

Step 6: Transfer the steaks to a plate to rest. Add a slice of butter on top and allow it to melt as the steaks are resting.

Step 7: Garnish each one with chopped thyme or chives and sprinkle with black pepper before serving.

What to Serve with Air Fryer Filet Mignon?

It’s great with the classic sides like mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus. You could also add a mushroom gravy for your mashed potatoes.

Sometimes we’ll do oven roasted potatoes, scalloped potatoes, or cheesy caramelized onion mashed potatoes instead. If I have leftover bacon, I’ll make bacon wrapped asparagus.

If you like blue cheese or Gorgonzola, a few crumbles of either one on top of the steak would be amazing!

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