Air Fryer Burger Recipe for Juicy Hamburgers

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This juicy hamburger recipe shares an easy way to make burgers in an air fryer. No need to fire up the grill to enjoy juicy burgers, this easy method delivers flavorful burgers every time!

This post will show you how to make air fryer burgers or cheeseburgers with frozen or fresh hamburger patties. Don’t miss these tips for making the best air fryer burgers!

Air Fryer Burger Recipe Variations

The air fryer burgers pictured here are made with ground beef but you can use a different meat if you prefer. The cooking time will vary depending on the fat content but you can make tasty burgers from many different kinds of meats.

I have had success with venison air fryer burgers, air fryer turkey burgers, and even air fryer steak burgers.

*If you are using lean ground beef patties you will want to adjust the cooking process to ensure you get the best results.

Cooking burgers in the air fryer is perfect for those nights when you want a quick meal. Using the air fryer to cook burgers is my favorite way to serve the whole family a delicious meal on busy weeknights.

Even though the total cook time can be up to a half hour, it really cuts on the amount of time I have to hover over the grill or frying pan.

What You’ll Need to Make A Juicy Air Fryer Burger

How to Make Air Fryer Hamburgers

Air frying is a great way to cook foods that would usually be deep fried. Using an air fryer allows you to create a healthier burger without all of the oil from deep frying and with minimal effort.

How to Make Frozen Burgers in Air Fryer

Save some time and make a frozen burger in the air fryer. Once you learn how to make frozen burgers in the air fryer you will never want to make them any other way. Now you can have a tender burger with little time prepping the meal.

Air Fryer Burger Recipe for Frozen Patties

• The best way to prevent overcooking is to check the center of the patties for doneness throughout the cooking process.
• When cooking frozen hamburger patties in the air fryer it is best to lay patties in a single layer.
• Season frozen patties with a sprinkling of garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
• Set the temperature to 350 degrees f and allow the burgers to cook for 10 minutes before flipping.
• After ten minutes of cooking at 350 degrees, your burger should look like the picture below.
• Flip the burger over and continue to cook for another 10-15 minutes.
• If you want to make air fryer cheeseburgers, add a slice of cheese and pop the burger into the air fryer for an additional 2 minutes.
• To prevent drying out these delicious burgers, pull burgers out a couple of minutes before they are done to add cheese slices.

*Adjust cook time depending on the thickness of your frozen patties.

Air Fryer Burger Recipe for Fresh Ground Beef

This recipe is for one-pound of hamburgers split into four but you can double the seasoning to make burgers with 2 pounds of ground beef. Although depending on the size of your air fryer you may have to cook in batches but the following seasoning mixture works well for fresh meat.

When cooking fresh burgers, mix one pound of ground beef with the following seasoning:

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl with ground beef and then form patties.

Set formed patties on wax paper, aluminum foil, or parchment paper in an airtight container. Refrigerate until you are ready to use the air fryer to make hamburgers.

Fresh patties will cook much faster than frozen ones. For one pound of ground beef, you will make 4 patties, each about 1/2″ thick. Cook for 5 minutes, flip, and then cook for another 5 minutes.

If you plan on adding cheese, add the slice one to two minutes before the ten-minute mark to allow it to melt.

Easy Air Fryer Burger Recipe Variations

There are many seasoning options for cooking burgers in the air fryer. My personal preference for seasoning juicy air fryer burgers is a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. This mixture works well for beef burgers, turkey burgers, and hamburger steaks.

Sprinkle the top with your favorite seasoning, but keep in mind that just a pinch of each can go a long way.

Try some of these hamburger seasoning ideas.

• Worcestershire Sauce
• Liquid Smoke
• Lawrey’s Seasoning

Another way to switch things up and treat yourself to a unique burger experience is to change out the buns. Use lettuce wraps for a low-carb hamburger or try brioche buns to resemble your favorite burger restaurant.

I like a toasted bun with a garlic butter spread. The easiest possible method to do this is to add some butter and garlic to the buns and then pop them into the air fryer for a couple of minutes.

You don’t need the garlic to toast buns but this adds a nice flavor.

Add Your Favorite Toppings

Pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions are some of my favorite toppings for burgers. I also like to add a variety of condiments like mayo, ketchup, and mustard. Sometimes I get a craving for something different, thankfully there are many options to choose from if you want to switch things up a bit.

• Jalapenos
• BBQ Sauce
• Mustard
• Hot Sauce
• Red Onion
• Onion Rings

Add Your Favorite Cheeses

• Cheddar Cheese
• American Cheese
• Pepper jack Cheese
• Provolone
• Swiss

Best Side Dishes to Serve with Hamburgers

Air Fryer Potato Wedges since your air fryer is busy, make these crispy baked potato wedges in the oven. French fries are always a good pairing idea for a juicy burger.

You could also make fries from sweet potatoes but if you are looking to save time, pick up a bag of pre-made sweet potato fries. Be sure to check the nutritional information when making your selection if you are following a low-carb diet, this may not be the best side dish for you.

One of my favorite low-carb side dishes to enjoy with these hamburgers are these Low Carb Mozzarella Sticks.

If you want a low-carb chip to enjoy with your hamburger, this crispy air fryer zucchini chips recipe is perfect.

Both are great options to serve with these juicy air fryer hamburgers.

Answers to Common Questions

In an attempt to be helpful to anyone interested in learning how to use an air fryer to cook burgers, I have consulted Google for frequently asked questions. These questions are common things that people typed into google when trying to learn how to make burgers in an air fryer.

Can you Put Raw Burgers in the Air Fryer?

Yes and this question reminds me of that old trick that I fell for more than I care to remember. I don’t remember the exact way I first heard this done but there are many variations that have all worked on me at one point or another.

First, have someone spell the word roast three times. Then have them say the word roast five times. Next, ask them “what do you put in a toaster?”

More often than not they will answer toast instead of the obvious answer, which is bread.

Of course, you can put raw burgers in there, but maybe most people are wondering if they can reheat burgers in the air fryer. The answer to that is also yes. I find the air fryer to be the best way to reheat things.

If you have an air fryer basket this may not be the case because that can be difficult for some things but I have the Power XL Air Fryer and you can put almost anything in there!

How Long Should I Air Fry a Burger

The amount of time it takes to air fry a hamburger depends on many factors such as the thickness of the patties, whether it is fresh or frozen, and type of meat.

Some people air fry burgers at higher temperatures for less time. I have found that cooking at the temperature of 350 degrees allows the center to cook better than cooking burgers at 400 degrees F or higher.

Make sure your burgers reach a safe internal temperature by using a meat thermometer. Keep in mind that the internal temperature should be 160°

Do You Need to Flip Burgers in Air Fryer?

Yes! It’s a good idea to flip the burger patty halfway through the cooking time.

How Do I Air Fry My hamburgers?

The time will vary depending on the type of meat you use in the air fryer. Fresh will not take as long to cook as frozen burgers. When cooking frozen hamburger patties they will require about twice the time, depending on the thickness.

Remember to flip the patty over halfway through cooking and check the center before calling it done.

Be sure to check the recipe card at the bottom of this post for full instructions.

More Easy Recipes for the Air Fryer

There are so many ways to use your air fryer to save time and create delicious treats. You are sure to find some good air fryer recipes from this list of my favorite air fryer dehydrator recipes.

These keto peanut butter bars are an easy low-carb dessert made in the air fryer. No heating up the house or baking them in the oven is required! Soft, chewy, and delicious!

These Air fryer keto chocolate chip cookies are so easy to make and full of flavor despite being low-carb cookies. Have you been looking for a low-carb chocolate chip cookie that tastes like the real thing? This quick recipe is it!

Delicious, crispy, air fryer pumpkin seeds make the perfect healthy snack. Plus, these roasted pumpkin seeds are so easy to make in the air fryer.

Want another dinner idea for the air fryer? These BBQ Air Fryer Baby Back Ribs are an easy and delicious way to enjoy baby back ribs without having to fire up the grill.

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