This Air Fryer Hamburger is what eating a hamburger is all about. It is simple and easy to whip up, yet tasty, juicy and oh so cheesy.
Low maintenance, yet thoroughly awesome, just like burgers should be. No need to heat up your grill or stand over the stove to cook these.
Every now and then, the kiddoes are fussy about what they eat, and on days like these I turn to my trusty Air Fryer Burgers because I know the whole family would eat them with no fuss whatsoever.
Hamburger seasoning idea : Best Dang Steak Seasoning.
Especially when served up with some Air Fryer French Fries. #winningatthisfoodthing.
WHY YOU’LL ♡ THIS
- can be made with fresh with ground beef, can use frozen patties or can be store bought #easypeasy
- made with simple everyday ingredients you probably already have.
- they are juicy and can be customised with your favorite toppings.
- It is meal prep and freezer friendly.
Now let’s talk about the treats in these awesome Air Fryer Hamburgers. That would be
- Ground beef
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cheese
- Buns (i love brioche buns for these)
Yeap, just 5 easy peasy ingredients that you 1001 percent already have in your pantry. To these you can add aaaaaaaaaaaaall the crunchy veggies and topping you want.
I feel like we should drop everything, whip up a batch or two of these juicy Air Fryer Cheese Burgers and tuck right in. Who’s with me?
Air Fryer Hamburgers Tools
KITCHEN TOOLS, UTENSILS & APPLIANCES NEEDED
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Here are some of the items you will need to make this recipe.
- Air Fryer.
- Use this handy spatula for stirring the burger mix.
- Measure out your spices with these measuring spoon set.
- Mix your burgers in these mixing bowls.
- Try this spice kit for different flavours on the burgers.
- Meat thermometer.
- Use please this awesome thermometer to check the internal temperature of the meat.
- Bowls with covers.
- Store leftover food in these bowls.
Are you ready to learn how easy it is to make tasty Hamburgers in Air Fryer? Gather up your ingredients and let’s get started…..
How To Make Air Fryer Hamburgers Step-by-step
- Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 180C
- Mix together the beef, salt and black pepper in a bowl.
- Form the beef mixture into four burger patties.
- Spray the air fryer basket, add in the burgers.
- Cook for 8-12 minutes depending on your desired doneness and turn them halfway through cooking.
- One minute before they are done, remove the air fryer basket and top each burger with cheese, return to the air fryer and cook till done.
- Build your burgers and then serve.
Full recipe measurements and instructions in the recipe card below.
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Lavatools PT12 Javelin Digital Instant Read Thermometer
My top pick for instant digital read thermometer. Every kitchen and cook needs one.
How To Cook Hamburgers On The Grill
- Fire up the barbeque / grill and wait till the coals are medium hot.
- Brush the grill with some olive oil.
- Burger cooking time depends on how rare you like your burger. As a rough guide cook your burger for 2-3 minutes and then flip and cook for another 2-3 mins and test it. Then keep cooking and testing till the hamburgers are as well-cooked as you like.
- Assemble the burgers by putting them in the buns and adding toppings of choice.
Air Fryer Burger Tips
- Shape the ground beef into similarly sized burger patties so that they cook at the same rate.
- You can shape these into 2 patties instead of 4, but you would need to cook them a bit more.
- Feel free to add spices to your taste into your burgers.
- You can use regular burger buns if you are not following a gluten-free diet.
- Double up the cheese if you prefer a cheesier burger.
Burger Seasoning Ideas
Top Pick Air Fryer Accessory
Evo Oil Sprayer Bottle
My go-to spraying bottle. Every Air Fryer user should have one.
How Long To Cook You Cook Air Fryer Burgers
Wondering how long to cook hamburger patty in air fryer? Cooking hamburgers in the air fryer might be a bit of a trial if you are not used to your machine. It depends on the thickness of your burger and the make of your air fryer.
We have found that cook times vary dramatically between different air fryers.
Start with 10 mins and go from there. For thinner air fried burgers, decrease the overall cook time. And for thicker burgers increase the cook time. And don’t forget to check to check the temperature using your Meat thermometer if you prefer.
What Temperature Do You Cook Hamburgers In An Air Fryer?
You would air fry hamburgers at 350F / 180 C.
Degrees of Doneness for Hamburgers
Degrees of doneness for hamburger in air fryer is a gauge of how thoroughly cooked the meat is based on the colour and internal temperature. Please use a Meat thermometer to check the temperature.
For burgers, common gradations include: rare, medium rare, medium, medium well and well done.
- Rare: is a cool red centEr with an internal temperature of 52C (125F).
- Medium Rare: a warm red center with an internal temperature of 57C (135F).
- Medium: is a warm pink center with an internal temperature of 63C (145F).
- Medium Well: will have a slightly pink center with an internal temperature of 66C (150F).
- Well Done: a burger that is well done will have very little to no pink with an internal temperature of 71C (160F).
Air Fryer Frozen Hamburger Patties
Can you cook frozen burgers in the air fryer? Yes, cooking frozen burgers in air fryer is really easy. You would need to cook them for another 3-5 mins.
MEAL PREP AND PREP AHEAD
Prep Ahead – This recipe is so easy to make and air fry. Assemble the burgers ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator till needed!
Store – Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can You Freeze Your Hamburgers for later?
Can you make a big batch of hamburgers for freezing? Yes, you certainly can. Double or triple the recipe, shape the burgers into patties and freeze individual burgers between baking parchment in a freezer bag.
You can either air fry them from frozen or defrost and cook.
- Let cool down then transfer into these convenient Ziploc freezer bags.
- Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.
- Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.
- Store in the freezer for three months.
Air Fryer Hamburger And Fries
Can you cook Air Fryer Hamburger And Fries at the same time. Yes, you can. Just make sure that you have the right size of fries, and put burgers on one side of the air fryer and fries on the other side.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Burgers
- Air Fryer French Fries.
- Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.
- Quick Pickled Zucchini.
- Red Potato Salad
- Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
More Air Fryer Recipes
- Air Fryer Fried Chicken.
- Ar Fryer Veggie Burgers.
- Air Fryer Hot Dogs.
- Air Fryer Meatloaf.
- Air Fryer Meatballs.
- Air Fryer Chicken Thighs.
- Air Fryer Chicken Breast.
Air Fryer Hamburger Video
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Air Fryer Hamburger
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g ground beef
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- 4 slices of cheese
- 4 burger buns (gluten-free)
Garnishes
- Tomatoes lettuce, mayo etc to your taste.
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 180C
- Mix together the beef, salt and black pepper in a bowl.
- Form the beef mixture in to four burger patties.
- Spray the air fryer basket, add in the burgers.
- Cook for 8-12 mins depending on your desired doneness and turn them half way through cooking.
- One minute before they are done, remove the air fryer basket and top each burger with cheese, return to the air fryer and cook till done.
- Build your burgers and then serve them
- Don't forget to check the doneness of you hamburger by using this awesome Meat thermometer.
I’ve noticed that some fancy restaurants used kaiser buns for their hamburgers. Do these buns have the same kind of ingredients and nutritional value as traditional hamburger buns? I’ve noticed that they tend to have different shapes, which make them look better in terms of presentation. Is there anything else that makes the significantly different?
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These are fantastic – made them with my daughter tonight and we both loved them! had them over some arugula with some marinated onions- will definitely be making these again!
Thank you. Enjoy.
I added liquid smoke and it was the best hamburger I’ve ever made!
OMG, I love that idea.
I added liquid smoke and it was the best hamburger I’ve ever made!
Love this air fryer version. Looks so delicious. Can’t wait to try this out.
Love this!! I used my Smokehouse Maple Seasoning on the burgers, and they were unbelievable from the Air Fryer!
This was a huge hit at my house!! Everyone loved it!
A lightbulb has just gone off in my head. I had no idea you could make burgers in the air fryer — but now I do. Yours look perfect and how convenient rather than having to build a fire on the grill.