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Air Fryer Hamburgers are a quick and easy dinner that I love to make for my family any day of the week. With just 5 minutes of prep to mix the ground beef with a few spices and seasonings, these tasty air fryer burgers cook fast and come out juicy and delicious. At our house, we always make them with cheese, but either way, they’re ready to serve in 15 minutes.
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“Thank you for sharing this recipe, my family loves these burgers, we don’t eat burgers anymore outside of my home.” -Christina
A New Spin on Making Hamburgers
We are big fans of burgers at my house, and this air fryer hamburger recipe is one of my favorite ways to prepare them. Don’t get me wrong, come summer, I love a burger hot off the grill, but when outdoor grilling isn’t possible, the air fryer is the way to go. I’ve taken ground beef, added a few seasonings, and then the air fryer takes over, cooking the burgers so they are juicy, have a crispy outside, and are loaded with juicy flavor inside. Nothing beats air fryer burgers, as they cook quickly with minimal cleanup.
Perfect for my family of four, these are great for a busy weeknight, but if I’m entertaining, I’ll double or triple the recipe and cook it in batches.
Tips for Beginners
- Preheat your air fryer. This ensures the burgers cook through evenly.
- Don’t overwork the burger mixture. This may cause them to become tough and chewy.
- No need to flip the burgers. The air fryer circulates the air so the burgers cook on both sides.
- If cooking burgers from frozen. They’ll need an extra 5-10 minutes of cook time.
- Change up the seasoning. Try our burger seasoning recipe in place of the salt, pepper, and garlic powder for even more flavor.
- Let the burgers rest for a couple of minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute so the meat stays juicy.
Air Fryer Hamburgers Recipe
Ingredients
For the Burger
- 1 lb. 80% lean ground beef 80% is my preference, but any fat content will work
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce or steak sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
Optional Toppings
- hamburger buns
- lettuce
- tomato
- red onion
- pickles
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Instructions
- Preheat air fryer for 5 minutes at 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix them lightly—make sure not to pack the beef together too tightly.1 lb. 80% lean ground beef, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- Divide the beef mixture into four patties. Press them down until they are no thicker than ½ inch.
- Place the burgers in the preheated air fryer basket and cook them for 7 minutes.
- Place one slice of cheese over each burger and cook for an additional minute.4 slices cheddar cheese
- Garnish with your desired toppings and serve hot.hamburger buns, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles
Equipment
- Air Fryer 4-5 quart
Becky’s Tips
- Burger Temperature Chart
- For rare burgers: 125-130°F
- For medium-rare burgers: 130-140°F
- For medium burgers: 140-150°F
- For medium-well burgers: 150-160°F
- For well-done burgers: 160-165°F
- Note that the FDA officially recommends that hamburgers be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure all bacteria are killed. If you choose to go with a medium cook, be sure you’re using the freshest beef or even making your own ground beef.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Air Fryer Hamburgers Step by Step
Get the air fryer going and prepare the ground beef: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes so the meat cooks fully. Combine 1 lb. 80% ground beef, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp kosher salt, and ¼ tsp ground black pepper in a large bowl.
Prepare the patties: Divide the beef mixture into four patties, pressing them down until they are no thicker than ½ inch. I find this thickness cooks up in just a few minutes; any thicker will increase the cook time.
Cook the burgers: Place the burgers in the preheated air fryer basket and cook for 7 minutes until sizzling and cooked through.
Add the cheese: Place one slice of cheddar cheese on each burger and cook for an additional minute until the cheese melts. Let the burgers rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. This helps keep them tender and juicy.
Garnish and serve: Garnish with your desired toppings and serve hot.
How to Store
Store air fryer hamburgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months. Separate the burgers with parchment paper to keep them from sticking. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating in a 400°F air fryer for 3-4 minutes.
Serving Suggestions
This recipe makes 4 burgers, so I can easily feed my family with one batch. I’ll serve them with homemade soft hamburger buns and a side of either crispy air fryer French fries or sweet and crispy sweet potato fries. If I’m entertaining, I’ll make a double batch of burgers and prepare a few extra classic burger sides like creamy coleslaw or potato salad to flesh out the meal.
Toppings
It’s so easy to change up this hamburger recipe by adding different toppings.
- Veggies: Add cooked veggies like caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, or raw veggies like tomatoes and lettuce.
- Meat: For a real meaty burger, I’ll throw on a few strips of air fryer bacon.
- Cheese: Though cheddar works great, sometimes I’ll use pimento cheese.
- Sauces: Any sauce works, but a few of my favorites are tangy barbecue sauce, creamy ranch, or just a simple garlic aioli.
More Air Fryer Recipes To Try
- This recipe for Air Fryer Steak calls for just 3 ingredients and an air fryer to prepare tender, flavorful steaks.
- I stuff these Air Fryer Stuffed Peppers with seasoned ground beef and rice, and cook them up in 30 minutes.
- These Air Fryer Steak Bites turn out juicy, tender, and packed with smoky flavor.
These hamburgers are great. I put BBQ sauce on the top and they were absolutely delicious. Both my husband and I loved them! You should add a favorite BBQ sauce to your possible toppings.
7 minutes at 375 degrees is not hot enough, nor long enough, to cook 1/4 lb. beef patties in an air fryer. I’m not sure if the other reviewers actually followed the instructions here. For the first two patties, I used this recipe – they came out soggy and undercooked. For the final two burgers, I increased the temperature to 400 degrees and 10 minutes – flipping halfway through. They came out perfect. Would not recommend this recipe or method, including adding wet ingredients like Worcestershire to raw beef – burgers tend to come out like sausage this way. Best to stick with salt, pepper, and other dry spices, with high heat and flipping halfway through.
Thank you for sharing this recipe, my family loves these burgers, we don’t eat burgers anymore outside of my home.
Delicious! I added some garlic aioli & it was perfect!
Burgers came out wonderful! Just the right spices!
Thank you!
That’s what I love to hear!