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Easy Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon (Ready in 15 Minutes)

Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon (Easy & Perfectly Juicy!)

5 from 4 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Resting Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 32 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings

Description

Make restaurant-quality bacon-wrapped filet mignon in the air fryer in just 15 minutes. Juicy, tender steak with crispy bacon for a quick and impressive dinner at home.

Ingredients 

  • 5 prime beef filets
  • 2 tablespoon English mustard
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt flakes
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 pound thick cut bacon, 5 slices

Instructions

  • Brush 5 prime beef filets with 2 tablespoon English mustard on all sides.
  • In a small bowl or ramekin, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt flakes, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried minced onions, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika Season top and bottom sides of the filets with the seasoning mix and let rest for 15 minutes.
  • While the steak is resting, place toothpicks in a bowl of water to soak. 
  • Preheat the air fryer temperature to 370 degrees F, for 3-5 minutes. 
  • Wrap steaks with 1/2 pound thick cut bacon Use 1-2 slices depending on the thickness of the steak. Secure the ends of the bacon with a toothpick. 
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with non-stick cooking spray. Add the steak to the air fryer basket. Set cook time for 12 minutes total. Be sure to stop halfway through cooking and flip the steaks over. ***We cooked the steaks to medium-rare (145*)  using these cooking times. Adjust cooking time for the desired temp. Add 1 minute for medium, 2 minutes for medium-well. 
  • Allow steak to rest on a wooden cutting board for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

For a standard 6-ounce to 8-ounce filet (about 1.5 to 2 inches thick), cook at 370°F (188°C) for:
  • Rare: 10–12 minutes
  • Medium-Rare: 12–14 minutes
  • Medium: 15–16 minutes
  • Well Done: 18+ minutes
Note: Always use a meat thermometer. Exact times vary based on the wattage of your air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 1508mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg