Chicken-Fried Filet Mignon

Ingredients

• 2 filet mignon steaks (6–8 oz each)
• Salt
• black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk