Easy Juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers

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Friends, these juicy air fryer hamburgers are what eating a hamburger is all about. They are so simple and easy to whip up and turn out perfectly juicy inside with just the right amount of crispy outside. Low maintenance, yet thoroughly awesome, just like classic all-American burgers should be.

All that’s needed is just 5 basic ingredients that you 1001 percent already have in your pantry. And there’s no need to heat up your grill or stand over the stove to cook up these tasty burgers. To which you can add aaaaaaaaaaaaall the crunchy veggies and toppings you want. #winningatthisfoodthing

Air Fryer Burgers

When I need a quick fuss free and family friendly recipe, I always turn to these air fried hamburgers or my trusty air fryer frozen burgers because I know the whole family will happily clean their plates. Especially when they are served up with some classic crispy air fryer frozen french fries. #somuchyum

And for those times when we’re craving something beyond the classic beef patty, we loooove these air fryer turkey burgers paired with healthy but totally tasty air fryer zucchini fries and these really delicious air fryer green beans.

Why Make This Air Fryer Burgers

• Easy – made with simple everyday ingredients you probably already have.
• Versatile – this recipe can be made fresh with ground beef, or using homemade or store-bought frozen patties.
• Customizable – these juicy burgers are easy to adapt with various spices, and everyone can make them their own by adding their favorite toppings.
• Meal Prep – this recipe is great for meal prep and is freezer friendly too.

Ingredient Notes

Now let’s talk about what goes into these awesome air fryer hamburgers;

• Ground Beef – Use lean ground beef if you can, as it contains less fat which means less drippings. You can also make these with ground chicken or ground turkey instead.
• Seasoning – I am keeping this simple by using salt and black pepper.
• Cheese – I like using sliced American cheese for topping the burgers. Feel free to use 2 or 3 slices per burger, depending on thickness (and your love of cheese!).
• Burger Buns – My preference is brioche buns as they offer a hint of sweetness, but use the style of buns that best suits your taste.

I feel like we should drop everything, whip up a batch or two of these juicy air fryer burgers, and dig right in. Who’s with me?

How To Make Air Fryer Hamburgers

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

How To Cook Hamburgers On The Grill

No air fryer? No problem! You can cook your burgers on the grill by following these steps;

1. Fire up the barbeque / grill  and wait till the coals are medium hot.
2. Brush the grill with some olive oil.
3. 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.
4. Assemble the burgers by putting them in the buns and adding toppings of choice.

Bintu’s Tips for Burger Success

• Do not overcrowd the air fryer. Make sure there is space between each burger so they cook evenly.
• To avoid the cheese flying off the burger, switch off the air fryer before topping the patties with the cheese.
• 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 for a bit more time.
• Air fryer temperatures will vary depending on the make and model, so use the cooking time listed as a guide only and adjust as needed.
• If following a gluten-free diet, serve your burgers on gluten free buns.
• Toast the buns for an even better flavor.
• To make this a low carb meal, skip the bun and serve with a salad or in lettuce wraps.
• Double up the cheese if you prefer a cheesier burger.

Delicious Variations

• Add seasonings – Feel free to add spices, seasonings, and fresh herbs to your ground beef mixture. Check out some of my seasoning suggestions below.
• Mix in cheese – Add some shredded cheese into the burger mix for extra awesome cheese flavor.
• Bring the heat – For those who like a little kick, try adding some chipotle pepper or red pepper flakes.
• Make these smoky – By adding in some liquid smoke or smoked paprika.

Prep Ahead and Storage

• 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 leftover burger patties in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 
• Reheat – Reheat cooked burgers in an air fryer preheated to 350 degrees F / 180 degrees C for 3-4 minutes or until heated through.
• Freeze – 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. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Degrees of Doneness for Hamburgers

Degrees of doneness for hamburgers in the air fryer is a gauge of how thoroughly cooked the meat is based on the color and internal temperature.

It’s important to use a meat thermometer to check the internal 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 125 degrees F / 52 degrees C.
• Medium Rare: a warm red center with an internal temperature of 135 degrees F / 57 degrees C.
• Medium: is a warm pink center with an internal temperature of 145 degrees F / 63 degrees C.
• Medium Well: will have a slightly pink center with an internal temperature of 150 degrees F / 66 degrees C.
• Well Done: a burger that is well done will have very little to no pink with an internal temperature of 160 degrees F / 71 degrees C.

FAQs

Burger Seasoning Ideas

• Stone House Seasoning.
• Best Dang Steak Seasoning.
• Easy Greek Seasoning.
• Best Dang Creole Seasoning.

More Air Fryer Recipes

• Air Fryer Chicken Thighs – You would not believe how crispy these are.
• Air Fryer Meatballs – Serve as an appetizer or as a main meal.
• Air Fryer Fried Chicken – A family favorite.
• Air Fryer Venison Burgers – Juicy and really easy to make.
• Ar Fryer Veggie Burgers – So good you will not miss the meat.
• Air Fryer Hot Dogs – Great for movie nights and snacking.
• Air Fryer Turkey Burgers – With great southwestern flavors.
• Air Fryer Meatloaf – Classic comfort food for the whole family.
• Air Fryer Meatballs – Serve as an appetizer or as a main meal.
• Air Fryer Chicken Breast – Juicy, easy and oh-so tasty.
• Air Fryer Frozen Corn Dogs – You will never have leftovers.

Serving Suggestions

• In my opinion, Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings are the best crispy side ever.
• Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are a lighter side option and a great way to get kids to eat veggies.
• These Air Fryer Potato Wedges are so, so good.
• Air Fryer French Fries are the burger sidekick that’s loved by everyone.
• Not just for breakfast, Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns are a delicious and budget-friendly option.
• Air Fryer Baked Potatoes – Crispy yet fluffy inside.

Recommended Tools

• An awesome air fryer, of course!
• A large bowl for combining your ingredients.
• This handy instant-read thermometer to check meat for doneness.
• For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Air Fryer Tools on Amazon.

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