{"id":1794829,"date":"2022-08-17T16:11:54","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T16:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/air-fryer-bacon-wrapped-filet-mignon\/"},"modified":"2024-02-06T14:46:23","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T20:46:23","slug":"air-fryer-bacon-wrapped-filet-mignon","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/air-fryer-bacon-wrapped-filet-mignon\/","title":{"rendered":"Bacon-Wrapped Steak"},"content":{"rendered":"

Filet mignon is always a fantastic choice for celebratory meals and special occasions. These steaks are cut from the beef tenderloin, a lean primal cut that’s prized for its beefy flavor. Unlike other types of steak<\/a> which require marinating or tenderizing, filet mignon boasts a tender texture right out of the packaging. While you don’t need to do much to make filet mignon taste great, everything is better with bacon, and steak is no exception! Bacon-wrapped steak boasts an elegant, restaurant-style aesthetic.<\/p>\n

The bacon isn\u2019t just there for show, either. As the bacon cooks, its fat renders onto the steak, giving it a savory, rich and slightly smoky flavor. That rendered fat has a second benefit for the steak. Since filet mignon is a lean cut, it doesn’t have the fat content of other steaks, and it can quickly dry out and become chewy if overcooked. Bacon adds a protective fat layer to the steak, locking in moisture and keeping the meat tender and juicy as it cooks.<\/p>\n

When you’re ready for more bacon, check out our collection of bacon-wrapped recipes<\/a> so you can experience the glory of pork from breakfast through dinner.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for Bacon-Wrapped Steak<\/h2>\n