🥩 Beef
Air Fryer Filet Mignon with Sweet-Spicy Brown Sugar Crust
Tender filet mignon with a sweet-spicy brown sugar and spice crust, quickly cooked in the air fryer for a caramelized exterior and juicy interior.
🥘 Ingredients
filet mignon steaks (about 6 oz each) — 4
teaspoon garlic powder — 1/2
teaspoon chili powder — 1/4
teaspoon salt — 1/2
teaspoon paprika — 1/4
cup (50g) brown sugar — 1/4
👨🍳 Steps
11. In a small bowl, mix garlic powder, chili powder, salt, paprika, and brown sugar – this is the dry rub.
22. Pat the filet mignon steaks dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the mixture evenly on both sides and press gently to adhere.
33. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
44. Place the seasoned steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer without overlapping. Cook for 8 minutes, then flip and cook for another 4 minutes for medium-well (thinner steaks) or medium (thicker steaks). Adjust time as desired.
55. Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before serving. Cooking time varies based on thickness and desired doneness.
66. For reference: internal temperature of 125°F (52°C) is rare, and 145°F (63°C) is medium-well.
🛒 Shopping List
4 filet mignon steaks, 1/2 tbsp garlic powder, 1/4 tbsp chili powder, 1/2 tbsp salt, 1/4 tbsp paprika, 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar