Perfectly tender and juicy filet mignon crowned with garlic butter. Heat the oven to 275°F. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 275°F. Fit a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet. Dry and season the steaks. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Season all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and pepper, then place on the wire rack.
Thickness: Filet mignon steaks come in a range of thicknesses from 1/2 inch up to 3 inches. Avoid the thinner steaks! The best filet mignon will be at a minimum 1.5 inches thick, preferably 2 inches thick. Color: Choose bright red steak, which means that it’s fresh. Avoid ones that are brown or have dark spots.
Cooking filet mignon in the air fryer is an incredibly simple and easy way to have mouthwatering steak in a flash. Air frying is the perfect combination of a delicious crust accomplished through pan-searing and the ease of cooking steak in the oven.
This whole pan seared filet mignon dinner serves two (with leftovers!) and is 10 net carbs per serving. Kim is a self taught cook with over 30 years experience in the kitchen.