Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets

Making these Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets in the Air Fryer is super easy! And no, we're not cooking filet mignon in the air fryer. These chuck tender filets are completely different! And MUCH cheaper.

They're not as tender as filet mignon, but if you cook them right they're super tasty and tender! Trust me, I was completely skeptical at first. 2 of these steaks were under $8 so it was worth a try!

I was not disappointed! If you follow my directions you'll have juicy bacon wrapped steak for dinner on a budget. And they're perfectly portioned at 5oz each!

I absolutely love cooking steaks in the air fryer! If you're looking for more air fryer steak recipes, check out these Air Fryer New York Strip Steaks, Juicy Air Fryer Ribeye Steaks and this Air Fryer T-bone Steak.

air fryer chuck filets with butter on top in the air fryer basket

Why you'll love these Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets

Simple ingredients - just 3 ingredients that you can get at your local grocery store!
Keto Recipe - these bacon wrapped chuck tender steaks are high in protein and low in carbs. Perfect for anyone following a low carb or keto diet.
Budget Friendly - you can get these 2 chuck tender filets for less than $8 at Aldi's

Ingredients

Bacon Wrapped chuck tender filets
Seasonings: kosher salt, black pepper

Tips & Tricks

Be sure to preheat your air fryer for at least 5 minutes prior to cooking your Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets. Also, don't forget to allow the Chuck Tender Filet to rest 5 minutes before eating it.

Tools to make this easy recipe

The Cosori Air Fryer is my favorite air fryer because of the big basket. It's perfect for a variety of recipes.

air fryer chuck filets with butter on top with cauliflower mashed on the side with a piece on a fork

How to make Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets

Preheat the air fryer to 390F for 5 minutes. Salt and pepper the bacon wrapped chuck tender filets.
Place the steak in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes, flip the steak over and cook for an additional 6 minutes. This will result in a medium rare steak between 130-133F.
Open the air fryer basket and transfer your steak to a plate. Let sit for 5 minutes before eating. Top with butter or desired toppings.

raw beef chuck on a white plate with salt and pepper. — Salt and pepper the bacon wrapped chuck tender filets.

raw chuck filets in the air fryer basket — Salt and pepper the bacon wrapped chuck tender filets.

Oven Directions

If you do not have an air fryer, don't worry! You can always make these steaks in the oven. First, preheat the oven to 450F.
Salt and pepper the filets.
Place the Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets on a lined baking dish or on a sheet pan.
Cook until desired doneness or 5-6 minutes per side. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes.

Substitutions

If you don't have Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets then you can always substitute it with a Ribeye Steak or a T-bone steak. Or if you want a pricer option, you can use filet mignon.

What to serve with Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets

I served these Bacon Wrapped Chuck Tender Filets with my Instant Pot Cheesy Mashed Cauliflower. You can also serve it with my regular mashed cauliflower recipe.

These Bacon Wrapped Steaks in the Air Fryer pair nicely with Air Fryer Parmesan Asparagus, Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts or this Air Fryer Broccolini.

How to store

Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days.

How to reheat

I love to reheat my Chuck Tender Filets in an air fryer! Simply cook for 2-3 minutes on 390F. Or you can place these Chuck Tender Filets on a plate and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until warm.

sliced bacon wrapped chuck tender filets topped with butter

FAQs

What is the difference between a chuck tender filet and filet mignon

The difference between a chuck tender filet and filet mignon is that filet mignon is cut from the tip of the tenderloin. Whereas the chuck tender filet is from the beef chuck primal which is the upper shoulder area.

What is another name for chuck tender filets

Chuck tender filets are also known as mock tender filets because they have a similar look as filet mignon.

air fryer bacon wrapped chuck tender filers in an air fryer basket topped with butter.

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