Frozen Burgers In Air Fryer
No need to thaw! Prepare frozen burgers in air fryer with this foolproof recipe in just 20 minutes. It’s the perfect solution for a quick, delicious meal on 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 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 an 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. I love serving them with this super whip Chick-fil-A sauce recipe.
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Like these Air Fryer Frozen Pizza and crispy Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings, with this recipe for 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.
- Cheese (optional toppings) – Adding cheese like cheddar or Swiss (even blue cheese) during the last few minutes of cooking will give your frozen burgers a melted cheese topping.
Ready to learn how to make these frozen burgers in Air Fryer? Grab those beef burgers and the other ingredients, and I will show you…
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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 350 degrees F / 200 degrees C.
- Place the frozen burger patties in the air fryer basket and cook for 9-12 minutes.
- Flip the patties over halfway through cooking time so the burgers cook evenly.
- When cooked to your preferred doneness, 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 air fryer burger, then serve and enjoy.
Air fryer temperatures will vary depending on the make and model, so use the suggested time as a guide only and adjust as needed.
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 (125 degrees F / 52 degrees C): approximately 9 minutes
- Medium Rare (135 degrees F / 57 degrees C: approximately 12 to 14 minutes
- Medium (145 degrees F / 63 degrees C): approximately 13 to 16 minutes
- Medium Well (155 degrees F / 68 degrees C): approximately 15 to 18 minutes
- Well Done (160 degrees F / 71 degrees C): approximately 17 to 20 minutes
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 suggested 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.
- Switch off the Air Fryer before topping the patties with the cheese to avoid the cheese flying off the burger.
- Thinner burgers cook quicker than thicker patties. Adjust the time accordingly.
Delicious Variations
- Season – Add your favorite seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, and Montreal steak seasoning to your frozen burger patties to change the flavor.
- Make It Cheesy – Add cheese to your burgers.
- Add sauce – Whether you prefer the smokiness of BBQ sauce, the richness of tomato sauce, or any other favorite sauce of your choice, generously apply together with your favorite burger toppings.
- Add toppings – Consider options like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, sliced onions, and pickles.
- Swap the Meat – Look for ground chicken, turkey burgers, or frozen pork 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, you can cook a frozen hamburger in an air fryer. It’s easy to cook a frozen hamburger in the air fryer. It will cook perfectly in under 20 minutes.
Your air fryer smokes often due to fatty foods like burgers or bacon. The fat from these foods can drip into the basket and, when heated, generate smoke circulated by the air fryer’s blower.
While this isn’t problematic during cooking, it can lead to a buildup of fat inside the air fryer, affecting its performance over time.
Yes, you can make a cheeseburger in the air fryer. 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.
The cooking time for frozen burgers in the air fryer typically ranges from 15 to 20 minutes. However, it’s essential to check the specific instructions for your air fryer model and adjust the time accordingly.
To cook frozen burgers in the air fryer, preheat it to 350 degrees F / 200 degrees C, place the frozen patties in a single layer, and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through. Ensure the burgers reach an internal temperature based on your level of doneness.
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Serving Suggestions
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries – Burgers go best with fries.
- Air Fryer Potato Wedges – They also go well with wedges, potatoes in any form really.
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries – For a different twist, make sweet potato fries.
Recommended Tools
- You need a Air Fryer.
- An instant read thermometer to make sure your food is cooked through.
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Weight Watchers Points
There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
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Frozen Burgers in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (226g) Frozen Hamburgers 2 frozen patties
- 2 ounces (200g) cheese 2 slices, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F / 200 degrees C.
- 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.
- 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 suggested 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.
- Switch off the Air Fryer before topping the patties with the cheese to avoid the cheese flying off the burger.
- Thinner burgers cook quicker than thicker patties. Adjust the 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.
