Cook frozen hamburger patties in air fryer with no thawing required! This foolproof recipe for making frozen burgers in air fryer is ready in 20 minutes, so it’s the perfect meal for busy weeknights.
Suitable for Low Carb, Gluten free, Keto, Paleo, and Whole30 diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.
Forgetting to take the meat out of the freezer is something that happens in my house more than I care to admit. When things don’t go as planned, there’s no need to blow the budget on takeout meals when you can cook frozen burgers in air fryer instead!
When I make fresh Air Fryer Hamburgers, I always make extra patties to keep in the freezer because I know I will inevitably need a quick and easy meal later. And love serving them with this super easy to whip up Chick fil a sauce recipe.
Like these Air Fryer Frozen Pizza and crispy Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings, with this recipe air fryer frozen hamburgers you can go directly from the freezer to the air fryer and then to the dinner table all in about 20 minutes. The result is tender, flavorful, and incredibly juicy burgers in the air fryer. #airfryerforthewin
Why Make This Recipe
- Easy – Go from freezer to air fryer to dinner table in about 20 minutes.
- Budget-Friendly – No need to get expensive takeout when you forget to take the meat out of the freezer.
- Perfect for Busy Families – Make flavorful, fresh hamburger patties at home and freeze them for later use.
- Tasty – You won’t believe how tasty air fryer frozen hamburgers can be!
- Diet-Friendly – Skip the bun and these burgers are perfect for low carb, gluten free, keto, paleo or Whole30 diets.
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen Burger Patties – You can make homemade burgers to freeze or look for frozen burger patties in the grocery store.
Ready to make this air fryer frozen burger recipe? Gather your ingredients and I will show you…
How To Make Frozen Burgers in Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 200C.
- Place frozen burgers in the air fryer basket and cook for 9-12 minutes.
- Flip the patties over halfway through cooking time.
- When done, switch off the air fryer, top each burger with cheese (if desired), close the Air Fryer and let the cheese melt on the burger for 1-2 minutes.
- Build your burgers, then serve and enjoy.
Air fryer temperatures will vary depending on the make and model, so use the cooking time as a guide only and adjust as needed.
Pro Tips
- When freezing burgers, place a square of waxed paper or parchment between the patties to make them easy to separate even when frozen.
- There is no need to thaw the burgers. You can cook frozen burgers in air fryer.
- Preheat your air fryer for the best results.
- Flip the burgers over halfway through the cooking time.
- Following the low carb, gluten free, keto, paleo or whole30 diet? No problem! Just serve your burger without the bun and leave off the cheese if required by your diet.
- Do not overcrowd the Air Fryer – Make sure there is space between each burger so they cook evenly.
- Air fryer temperatures will vary depending on the make and model, so use the cooking time as a guide only and adjust as needed.
- To avoid the cheese flying off the burger, switch off the Air Fryer before topping the patties with the cheese.
- Thinner burgers cook quicker than thicker burgers. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
Cooking Times And Temperatures For Air Fryer Frozen Burgers
The cooking time for frozen hamburger patties in the air fryer can depend on the make and model of your air fryer and the thickness of the burger patties.
I always like to use a meat thermometer to ensure my burgers are cooked to the desired temperature before serving. Here is a handy chart to help you determine the doneness of your air fryer frozen burger.
- Rare (125F / 52C degrees): approximately 9 minutes
- Medium Rare (135F / 57C degrees): approximately 12 to 14 minutes
- Medium (145F / 63C degrees): approximately 13 to 16 minutes
- Medium Well (155F / 68C degrees): approximately 15 to 18 minutes
- Well Done (160F / 71C degrees): approximately 17 to 20 minutes
Delicious Variations
- Season – Add your favorite seasonings to your burgers to change the flavor.
- Make It Cheesy – Add cheese to your burgers.
- Swap the Meat – Look for ground chicken, turkey or pork frozen burgers.
Prep And Storage
- Prep Ahead – The beauty of this recipe is that no prep is required. Go from freezer to air fryer to table!
- Store – Leftover burgers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Freeze – Refreezing meat that has been previously frozen and cooked is not recommended.
FAQs
Yes! It’s easy to cook a frozen hamburger in the air fryer. It will cook perfectly in under 20 minutes.
When fatty foods like burgers (or bacon) are cooked in the air fryer, you may experience some smoking. When the fat drips into the basket and continues to heat, smoke can be circulated by the blower in the air fryer. It’s not a problem while cooking the burger, but this can cause fat to build up inside the air fryer and affect how well it works in the future.
If you get smoke, a deep cleaning is in order when you finish cooking. The best way to prevent smoking in the first place is to stick a piece of bread between the basket and the fryer. It will catch all the fat and can easily be discarded when you are done cooking.
If you are cooking several batches of hamburgers, be sure to wipe the basket clean between batches.
You sure can! Cook the frozen hamburger patties to your desired temperature. Turn off the air fryer and add the cheese. Let the burgers sit in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
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- Or check out my list of all Air Fryer Frozen Foods.
- Plus just becuase try this Air Fryer Grilled Cheese Sandwich.
Serving Suggestions
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries.
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges.
- Mexican Air Fryer Corn on the Cob.
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.
Other Air Fryer Hacks You Might Like
- How To Reheat Chicken Wings In Air Fryer.
- How To Reheat Steak In Air Fryer.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Frozen Burgers in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Frozen Hamburger Patties
- 2 slices Cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350F / 200C.
- Place frozen burgers in the air fryer basket and cook for 9-12 minutes.
- Flip over halfway through the cooking time.
- When done, switch off the air fryer, top each patty with cheese (if desired), close the Air Fryer and let the cheese melt on the burger for 1-2 minutes.
- Build your burgers and then serve.
Notes
- When freezing burgers, place a square of waxed paper or parchment between the patties to make them easy to separate even when frozen.
- No need to thaw the burgers. You can cook frozen burgers in air fryer.
- Preheat your air fryer for the best results.
- Flip the burgers halfway through cooking.
- Following the low carb, gluten free, keto, paleo or whole30 diet? No problem! Just serve your burger without the bun and leave off the cheese if required by your diet.
- Do not overcrowd the Air Fryer. Make sure there is space between each burger so they cook evenly.
- Air fryer temperatures will vary depending on the make and model, so use the cooking time as a guide only and adjust as needed.
- To avoid the cheese flying off the burger, switch off the Air Fryer before topping the patties with the cheese.
- Thinner burgers cook much quicker than thicker burgers. Adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Storage – frozen burgers can be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months.
- There are 7 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
I just love burgers in any form! Big, small, juicy, with or without fries, spicy, sweet, with mushrooms, with onions, with cheese – I’m ready to try everything! And I feel so lucky that I don’t have to worry about getting fat. I just recently read about burgers in american culture, you can check here if you want. All these goodies may have a price in the future, so I try not to abuse them and watch my diet. But if I ever want to treat myself to a burger – I will not refuse! After all, it is such a pleasure!