When you’re looking to enjoy an upscale dinner at home, this bacon wrapped filet in the air fryer is a great choice. You’ll get crispy bacon, perfectly cooked juicy steak, and a delicious dinner. The air fryer does all the hard work for you, so you can just sit back and relax.
When I was growing up, steaks were a special occasion meal. So, when I want to treat myself to a nice dinner to celebrate something, I always think of steaks. Filet mignon is the cream of the crop, cut from the tender ends of a beef tenderloin.
Now, if you’re worried about messing up the cooking of an expensive steak, don’t. The air fryer is going to do the hard work for you, so there’s no getting the pan to just the right temperature required.
You can still adjust based on how done you like your steak as well, so don’t worry! Regardless, cooking time is almost always less than 20 minutes, making this convenient enough for dinner even on weeknights.
What You’ll Need: Ingredients
4 Filet mignon steaks (petite; about 3 oz each)
4 Strips bacon
½ Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp Montreal steak seasoning (or your favorite)
I find that regular (not thick cut) bacon works best for this, but feel free to use what you like. You can even swap in turkey bacon if preferred!
Use any steak seasoning you like (and make sure to add salt and pepper if your blend doesn’t have it)
The garlic and herb compound butter is optional, but adds a nice finishing touch. You can swap in other herbs and seasonings as well if you’d like!
How to Cook Bacon Wrapped Filet in an Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (or the closest setting your air fryer has)
Wrap each filet with a slice of bacon, securing it with toothpicks, cooking twine, or silicone bands
Brush the top and bottom of the filets with olive oil
Apply the steak seasoning to the oiled steaks, pressing it a bit so it sticks
Place the bacon wrapped filets into the preheated air fryer basket
Cook on the air fry setting for 6 minutes at 375°F
Flip, then cook an additional 3 minutes for medium rare (135°F), 6 minutes for medium (140°F), or 9 minutes for medium well (145°F). Times will vary based on the size and thickness of your specific steaks, so I recommend checking in with a thermometer every couple minutes
While the filets are cooking, in a small bowl, combine the softened butter and the seasonings and mix until everything is well distributed
Once steaks are done to your liking, remove them from the basket and let them rest for 5 minutes
Top filets with garlic herb butter, and serve with your favorite sides
What to Serve With Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon
Caesar salad
Wedge salad
French onion soup
Creamed spinach
Sauteed mushrooms
Caramelized onions
Glazed carrots
Baked potato
Mashed potatoes
Scalloped potatoes
Potato skins
Macaroni and cheese
Dinner rolls
Garlic bread
Chocolate cake
Apple crisp
From starter to sides and even dessert, there are lots of great dishes to serve with filet mignon.
You air fry filet mignon at a temperature of between 375°F and 400°F. Lower temperatures help avoid burning, especially if bacon or a rub with sugar is used.
For simple filet mignon, use a higher temperature to reduce cooking time and sear the meat.
How Long Do You Cook a Filet Steak in an Air Fryer?
You cook a filet steak in an air fryer for anywhere from 9-15 minutes on average. This ranges from medium rare to medium well doneness. Times will vary based on the size and thickness of your filet, as well as your specific air fryer.
Your best option is to cook for 6 minutes, flip the steak, then check with a thermometer every couple minutes of additional cooking time for desired doneness.
Why Is Filet Mignon Wrapped in Bacon?
Filet is wrapped in bacon, as the bacon provides additional fat and flavor to the filet steak when cooking.
It also cooks in about the same amount of time, making it easy to deliver a perfectly cooked combination.
Recipe Pro Tips
If you want your bacon extra crispy but don’t want your steak well done, pre-cook the bacon by itself for 5 minutes in the air fryer before wrapping it around the filets
You can easily halve or double this recipe for less or more people
My filets were perfect after 12 minutes total in a Ninja Dual air fryer, which was medium well on the thinnest one and medium on the thick ones (as there is natural variation in size). They were all incredibly tender and juicy. Other air fryers will vary slightly
Storage and Reheating
Leftover filet may be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You may also freeze for up to 6 months, but it will lose moisture over time
Reheat bacon wrapped filet in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes at 350°F, turning halfway, or until heated through
This bacon wrapped filet in the air fryer is an incredible way to enjoy a fancy steak dinner right at home. Season it just the way you like it, and feel free to top it with my delicious garlic herb butter for the perfect finishing touch.
The air fryer makes things easy, taking a lot of the guesswork out of cooking, so you can prepare a juicy steak without a lot of stress.
Pair with your favorite side dishes to complete the meal, or try these filets with some Air Fryer Garlic Butter Scallops for an amazing surf and turf option.
Bacon Wrapped Filet in the Air Fryer With Garlic Herb Butter
Bacon wrapped filet in the air fryer comes out incredibly juicy, tender, and delicious! Finish with an amazing garlic herb butter and enjoy with your favorite sides.
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (or the closest setting your air fryer has)
Wrap each filet with a slice of bacon, securing it with toothpicks, cooking twine, or silicone bands
4 Filet mignon steaks, 4 Strips bacon
Brush the top and bottom of the filets with olive oil
½ Tbsp olive oil
Apply the steak seasoning to the oiled steaks, pressing it a bit so it sticks
2 Tbsp Montreal steak seasoning
Place the bacon wrapped filets into the preheated air fryer basket
Cook on the air fry setting for 6 minutes at 375°F
Flip, then cook an additional 3 minutes for medium rare (135°F), 6 minutes for medium (140°F), or 9 minutes for medium well (145°F). Times will vary based on the size and thickness of your specific steaks, so I recommend checking in with a thermometer every couple minutes
While the filets are cooking, in a small bowl, combine the softened butter and the seasonings and mix until everything is well distributed
2 Tbsp butter, salted, 1 Tsp garlic powder, ½ Tsp onion powder, 1 Tsp dried parsley, ¼ Tsp salt
Once steaks are done to your liking, remove them from the basket and let them rest for 5 minutes
Top filets with garlic herb butter, and serve with your favorite sides
Notes
I find that regular (not thick cut) bacon works best for this, but feel free to use what you like. You can even swap in turkey bacon if preferred!
Use any steak seasoning you like (and make sure to add salt and pepper if your blend doesn’t have it)
The garlic and herb compound butter is optional, but adds a nice finishing touch. You can swap in other herbs and seasonings as well if you’d like!
If you want your bacon extra crispy but don’t want your steak well done, pre-cook the bacon by itself for 5 minutes in the air fryer before wrapping it around the filets
You can easily halve or double this recipe for less or more people
My filets were perfect after 12 minutes total in a Ninja Dual air fryer, which was medium well on the thinnest one and medium on the thick ones (as there is natural variation in steak size). They were all incredibly tender and juicy. Other air fryers will vary slightly
Leftover filet may be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. You may also freeze for up to 6 months, but it will lose moisture over time
Reheat bacon wrapped filet in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes at 350°F, turning halfway, or until heated through
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, any sauces or sides added, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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My cooking philosophy is that great tasting food doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming to make. I'm a home cook with over 20 years of experience feeding myself and others. I've learned from a variety of different people, things I've learned online, and some trial and error as well.
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