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.
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 they would eat them with no fuss whatsoever.
Especially when served up with some Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries. #winningatthisfoodthing.
Now let’s talk about the treats in these awesome Air Fryer Hamburgers. That would be
- Ground beef
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cheese
- Buns
Yeap, just 5 easy peasy ingredients that you 1001 percent already have in your pantry. To these you can add aaaaaaaaaaaaall the crunchy veggies you want.
I feel like we should drop everything, whip up a batch or two of these juicy 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.
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- 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.
- Bowls with covers.
- Store leftover food in these bowls.
Are you ready to learn how easy it is to make tasty Air Fryer Hamburgers? 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 mins 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.
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 burgers into similarly sized 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.
How Long Do You Cook Air Fryer Burgers
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 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.
Degrees of Doneness for Hamburgers
Degrees of doneness for hamburgers 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, you can. You would need to cook them for another 3-5 mins.
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.
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 Hamburgers
In addition to the classic side of fries, serve Air Fryer Hamburgers with:
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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
Arpita Patel says
03/01/2019 at 11:20 amI’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?
JamesCarter says
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Ashley Judd says
11/07/2019 at 8:04 amThese 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!