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    Cooking Gorgeous » All Recipes » Main Dishes

    Easy Air Fryer Hamburgers

    Published: Jan 4, 2023 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These juicy and delicious Air Fryer Hamburgers are extremely easy to make, cooked to perfection, and ready in just 20 minutes. They are perfect for when you crave a burger but the weather is not good to light up your BBQ or you don't have a grill. And the best part is that you can customize your air fryer beef burgers with different veggies, toppings, and sauces for a meal that everyone loves!

    hamburger patty cooked in an air fryer
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    • Juicy and Delicious Air Fried Burgers
    • Why This Recipe Works?
    • Ingredients for Air Fryer Burger Patty
    • How to Cook Burgers in Air Fryer?
    • Hamburger Cooking Temperatures
    • Top Tips From the Chef
    • Toppings for Air Fryer Hamburgers
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Easy Air Fryer Hamburgers

    Juicy and Delicious Air Fried Burgers

    You need 4 basic ingredients plus the seasoning to make these scrumptious hamburgers in the air fryer. It is the perfect way of making homemade burgers without needing a grill or a BBQ with a minimum of cleaning up.

    Whether you cook freshly made burger patties or use frozen ones, they come out moist and flavorful each time. If you are looking for the easiest and quickest way of making delicious burgers for your family, these air fryer hamburger patties are perfect for you!

    Why This Recipe Works?

    • You can make this air fryer hamburger recipe with freshly made ground beef patties or frozen ones by simply adjusting the cooking time.
    • They are easy to customize, simply use your favorite toppings to create your own delicious homemade beef burger patties.
    • All you need is 4 simple ingredients you might already have in your fridge!
    • You can prepare your beef patties up to 3 days in advance and keep them refrigerated until you want to cook them.
    • They freeze beautifully! Make some extra burger patties and save some for later for a quick and easy weekday meal.
    • Cooking hamburgers in an air fryer is quick, clean, and convenient with guaranteed juicy burgers cooked to perfection each time.

    Ingredients for Air Fryer Burger Patty

    Labelled picture of ingredients for air fryer hamburgers
    • Ground beef - Just like my delicious Mince Beef Pie and Sulu Kofte - Turkish Meatball Soup, I prefer using ground beef with a minimum of %15 fat content for the perfectly juicy patties.
    • Onion - It adds extra flavor and moisture to the patties. I prefer grating it into the mixture. You can substitute it with shallots.
    • Garlic - I love adding fresh garlic to my burger patties! You can turn it into a paste with a mortar and pestle or grate it with a Microplane. Substitute the fresh garlic with the garlic powder if you prefer.
    • Rosemary - I love the aroma of fresh rosemary in my burgers. A little goes a long way as I don't want to overpower the patties. You can substitute it with parsley or thyme if you prefer.
    • Seasoning - I use freshly ground pepper and salt to keep things simple.

    How to Cook Burgers in Air Fryer?

    Making these delicious Hamburger Patties in Air Fryer is very easy. However, you need to follow a few simple steps to achieve the best results:

    Make the Hamburger Patties

    To make the patties, place the ground beef, grated onion, garlic, salt, finely chopped rosemary, and freshly ground black pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl. 

    ground beef, grated onion, garlic, and seasoning are placed in a bowl

    Mix together to fold in the other ingredients in the ground beef without over-mixing the mixture.

    combine the mixture

    Preheat the air fryer to 200° C (390° F).

    Divide the mixture into 4 or 5, and then shape them into patties around 1 ½ cm (½ ") thick. 

    the mixture is shaped into burger patties

    Cook and Serve

    Add a little dent in the center of each patty and then place them into the preheated air fryer in a single layer. Cook them in batches if your air fryer basket is not big enough for 4 patties.

    2 burger patties are placed in air fryer basket

    Cook the patties for 5 minutes, open the air fryer and then flip them. Cook them for another 4-6 minutes. 

    2 burger patties are cooked in an air fryer

    If you want to top your burgers with cheese, switch off the air fryer, and then top each patty with cheese. Close the air fryer and then let the cheese melt on the burger for an additional minute.

    burger buns, vegetables, sauce and cheese to garnish air fryer hamburgers

    Remove the patties from the air fryer, place them on buns, and then garnish them with your favorite toppings and sauces.

    Scroll down to the recipe card for the full, printable recipe!

    Hamburger Cooking Temperatures

    Rare: 52° C (120 - 125° F) - bright reddish pink throughout.

    Medium rare: 57° C (130 - 135° F) - pink throughout.

    Medium: 63° C (140 - 145° F) - slightly pink center.

    Medium well: 68° C (150 - 155° F) - Mostly brown throughout, with slight pink.

    Well done: 71° C (160° F) - Brown throughout.

    Use a cooking thermometer to ensure the burger patties are cooked to your desired doneness.

    Top Tips From the Chef

    • Use ground beef with a minimum of %15 fat content (ideally %30) for the perfectly juicy patties.
    • Avoid overworking the ground beef mixture with your hands to prevent tough and chewy hamburgers.
    • Divide the ground beef mixture into similar-sized patties to ensure they all cook evenly.
    • Don't overcrowd the Air Fryer. Leave some space between each burger so they cook evenly. Cook them in batches if your air fryer basket is not big enough for 4 patties.
    • Air fryers can vary so make sure to check the doneness of your burgers a couple of minutes in advance to avoid overcooked burger patties. I used a Ninja foodie 8-quart dual-zone air fryer for this air fryer burger recipe.
    • Depending on the thickness and size of the burgers, you might need to adjust the cooking time. These timings should be taken as a guide.
    • If you want to use frozen burgers, you can cook them from frozen. Add 5 minutes to the cooking time until the center reaches the desired temperature.

    Toppings for Air Fryer Hamburgers

    There are endless options when it comes to toppings for your air fryer burger patties. My favorite toppings are:

    • Streaky bacon
    • Cheese (cheddar, smoked gouda, Monterey Jack, and provolone to name a few)
    • Sliced tomatoes and red onions
    • Tartar Sauce with Capers
    • Mayonnaise
    • Wild Garlic Pesto
    • Iceberg lettuce
    • Fried egg
    • Pickles

    Serving Suggestions

    My favorite way to serve homemade air fryer burgers is to serve them in a brioche burger bun along with some toppings. If you want to add a side dish to your burgers, why not try Frozen Sweet Potato Fries in Air Fryer, Crispy Sauté Potatoes with Garlic, Rocket and Parmesan Salad, and Austrian Potato Salad (Erdäpfelsalat)?

    Recipe FAQs

    How to store the leftover hamburgers?

    Although it is best when served freshly made on the day it is prepared, the leftovers will keep fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

    Can I freeze the leftovers?

    Yes, they freeze beautifully if you made your burger patties with fresh ground beef!
    If you used frozen burgers, DO NOT freeze the leftovers and consume them in no longer than 48 hours.

    Why do I need to flip the burgers while cooking?

    I highly recommend flipping your burgers in the air fryer as you would do when cooking them on a grill or a BBQ to ensure they are cooked perfectly on each side.

    Related Recipes

    For more easy and no-fuss air fryer recipes, why not try:

    • Easy Air Fryer Crab Cakes
    • Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
    • Fish Sticks In Air Fryer
    • Air Fryer Sausage

    Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out! Leave a comment below and tag @cookingorgeous on Instagram and hashtag it #cookingorgeous.

    I hope you enjoy the process of making these delicious and easy Air Fryer Hamburger Patties as much as you enjoy eating them! 🙂 

    Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!

    Easy Air Fryer Hamburgers

    Ayla Clulee
    These juicy and delicious Air Fryer Hamburgers are extremely easy to make, cooked to perfection each time, and ready in just 20 minutes.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, German
    Servings 4 burgers
    Calories 581 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 kitchen scale
    • 1 measuring spoons
    • 1 grater
    • 1 air fryer
    • 1 mortar and pestle

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 700 g ground beef (80/20 blend)
    • 1 medium onion (grated)
    • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 4 burger buns

    Instructions
     

    • To make the patties, place the ground beef, grated onion, garlic, salt, finely chopped rosemary, and freshly ground black pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl. 
    • Mix them together just enough to fold in the other ingredients in the ground beef without over-mixing the mixture.
    • Preheat the air fryer to 200° C (390° F).
    • Divide the mixture into 4 (approximately 215 grams each) and shape them into patties around 1 ½ cm (½ ") thick.
    • Add a little dent in the center of each patty and place them into the preheated air fryer in a single layer. Cook them in batches if your air fryer basket is not big enough for 4 patties.
    • Cook the patties for 5 minutes, open the air fryer and flip them to the other side, and cook for another 4-6 minutes.
    • If you want to top your burgers with cheese, switch off the air fryer, top each patty with cheese, close the air fryer and then let the cheese melt on the burger for an additional minute.
    • Remove the patties from the air fryer, place them on buns, and then garnish them with your favorite toppings and sauces.

    Notes

    • Use ground beef with a minimum of %15 fat content (ideally %30) for the perfectly juicy patties.
    • Avoid overworking the ground beef mixture with your hands to prevent tough and chewy hamburgers.
    • Divide the ground beef mixture into similar-sized patties to ensure they all cook evenly.
    • Don't overcrowd the Air Fryer. Leave some space between each burger so they cook evenly. Cook them in batches if your air fryer basket is not big enough for 4 patties.
    • Air fryers can vary so make sure to check the doneness of your burgers a couple of minutes in advance to avoid overcooked burger patties. I used a "Ninja foodie 8-quart dual-zone air fryer" for this air fryer burger recipe.
    • Depending on the thickness and size of the burgers, you might need to adjust the cooking time. These timings should be taken as a guide.
    • If you want to use frozen burgers, you can cook them from frozen. Add 5 minutes to the cooking time until the center reaches the desired temperature.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 581kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 35gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 913mgPotassium: 584mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 19IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 108mgIron: 5mg
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