You have to try this Easy Air Fryer Burger Recipe! Juicy air fryer hamburgers are the perfect quick and easy meal!
Burgers in the air fryer may just be your new favorite way to make the perfect burger! You end up with a juicy burger faster than you could hit a fast food drive-thru!
This easy air fryer burger recipe is one anyone can do and there are a lot of great options to accommodate different diets or allergies.
The air fryer means low cooking time, a delicious burger, and easy clean-up. An air fryer burger is the perfect solution for burger night without having to pull out the grill.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- When you air fry hamburgers, they come out as the juiciest burgers every single time!
- This is a super easy dinner option with every ingredient available at your local grocery store.
- Cooking hamburgers in the air fryer is a faster cook time than a frying pan or grill and is healthier as well!
- Hamburgers are a family favorite and a great way to make everyone happy!
Recipe Ingredients
You'll need the following ingredients to make juicy air fryer hamburgers.
Ground beef is the base for any good burger!
Salt brings out the flavors in a recipe.
Garlic powder adds some extra flavor to these fresh hamburgers.
Onion Powder gives a mild onion flavor without being too overpowering.
Black pepper adds flavor and a little bit of heat.
Cheddar cheese slices are optional but so good melted on top of juicy hamburgers.
Hamburger buns such as brioche buns to serve the burgers on.
You can also use this easy Homemade Burger Seasoning for your air fryer burgers.
How to Make Air Fryer Hamburgers
If you want a tasty burger in just a couple of minutes, you need to try this air fryer hamburger recipe. Here are some quick visual instructions. The full recipe with ingredient measurements is below!
Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F.
While the air fryer preheats, form the fresh ground beef into four equal patties.
Sprinkle the seasonings on the top and bottom of the patties.
Place them in the bottom of the preheated air fryer in a single layer.
Air fry for 4 minutes and then flip the burgers and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Check the center of each patty to see that they are done to your liking.
If you want air fryer cheeseburgers, place the slice of cheese on top and air fry for an additional minute.
Use a spatula to remove the patties from the bottom of your air fryer basket and place them on the hamburger buns.
Top with your favorite toppings and a side of french fries. Enjoy your air fryer burger!
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Add a little butter to the top and bottom bun and toast it on a hot pan. It will elevate your burger to a whole new level!
- Use fresh ground beef to ensure the burgers don't fall apart and have the best flavor.
Storage and Reheating
- Storage: Cooked hamburgers can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: To reheat a refrigerated or frozen burger, you can use the air fryer, microwave, oven, grill, or a pan. Do so at a low heat so as not to overcook the meat.
- Freezing: To freeze, store them in a freezer bag after they have cooled. They can stay in the freezer for up to four months.
Substitutions
- Meat: If you don't eat meat, you could use veggie burgers in place of meat. If you'd rather buy pre-made hamburger patties than pounds of ground beef, they will work as well! You could also swap turkey or chicken for in instead for air fryer turkey burgers or chicken burgers.
- Cheese: You can try any cheese you like on top of the burger patty! A slice of American cheese, Swiss cheese, or other different kinds.
- Gluten: You can use a lettuce wrap in place of the hamburger buns.
Variations
Try some of these burger variations for another easy meal.
- Air Fryer Bacon Cheese Burger - Cook up some bacon and add it as one of the toppings!
- Air Fryer Turkey Burger - Start with ground turkey rather than ground beef.
- Extra Flavor - Add Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, or liquid smoke to your meat before cooking for some more different flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
To air fry hamburger patties, your air fryer should be at 375 degrees F. This will make a perfectly tender burger. For best results, use an instant-read thermometer to be sure the internal temperature is where it should be after cooking.
For the best burgers, take your lean ground beef and break it into equal sized patties. Season them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to make the most flavorful burgers. Set them in the bottom of the air fryer and cook for five minutes at 375 degrees F before flipping and cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes.
To make burger patties in the air fryer, you should cook them for 5 minutes on one side and 3-5 minutes on the other. Use a meat thermometer to be sure it has cooked to your liking.
Easy Air Fryer Burger Recipe
Equipment
- 1 air fryer (I use the Ninja Foodi Grill)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
To Serve (optional)
- 4 hamburger buns
- lettuce
- onion
- tomato
- pickles
- ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375° Fahrenheit.
- While it is preheating, form the the ground beef into 4 equal sized patties.
- Sprinkle the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper on the top and bottom of the burger patties.
- Put them in the preheated air fryer basket (you may have to do two batches depending on the size of your basket).
- Air fry for 4 minutes. Flip the burgers over and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Check to see if the hamburgers are done to your liking. (Time may vary based on your model of air fryer and how thick the burgers are.)
- Place the cheese on top (optional) and air fry for an additional 30 seconds.
- Use a spatula to take the patties out of the basket and place them on the buns. Add your desired toppings.
Notes
- Add a little butter to the top and bottom bun and toast it on a hot pan. It will elevate your burger to a whole new level!
- Use fresh ground beef to ensure the burgers don't fall apart and have the best flavor.
- Storage: Cooked hamburgers can be stored in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap for up to 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator.
- Reheating: To reheat a refrigerated or frozen burger, you can use the air fryer, microwave, oven, grill, or a pan. Do so at a low heat so as not to overcook the meat.
- Freezing: To freeze, store them in a freezer bag after they have cooled. They can stay in the freezer for up to four months.
Food Safety
- Cook ground beef to a minimum temperature of 160 °F (74 °C).
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that have previously touched raw meat.
- Wash your hands after touching raw meat.
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for long periods of time.
Farah says
Use my air fryer for everything, and these burgers are no exception! Thanks for the easy and simple to follow recipe that resulted in perfect burgers.
Jen Talley says
You're welcome, Farah!
Ieva says
Lovely way to cook burgers. Definitely more juicy than any other method. We always follow your instructions exactly, and everything we try is just wonderful! We loved the simple but effective seasoning in these burgers too!
Jen Talley says
Thanks Leva!
Maayke says
I never thought of making burgers in my air fryer. Thanks for sharing this recipe can't wait to try!
Stephanie says
These came out so juicy and delicious, and it was nice to not have to clean up grease splatters all over the stovetop.
Jen Talley says
Stephanie! You are so right about the grease splatters! Definitely another reason to love this recipe.
Lily says
I love my air fryer, and this easy burger recipe turned out great. It was simple, delicious, and very quick. Perfect for those days when you don't want to fire up the grill or stack charcoal.
Jen Talley says
Especially when it is freezing outside!