Need a burger in a hurry? These air fryer Juicy Lucy burgers are so easy to make and ready to enjoy in just 15 minutes! Seasoned beef is stuffed with cheese for one crowd pleasing burger!
Air Fryer Juicy Lucy Burgers Recipe
Let’s be honest, there is never a bad time for a burger! Grilled burgers are obviously awesome, but when you are short on time, the air fryer delivers fantastic results!
These cheese stuffed Juicy Lucy burgers are so simple and easy to make, but come out so…well, juicy! Load them into buns with all of your favorite toppings for one delicious dinner.
Be sure to try my Cowboy Burgers and Smash Burgers too!
Why you’ll love this Air Fryer Cheese Stuffed Burgers recipe:
- QUICK AND EASY: Making these burgers from scratch takes minutes, and thanks to the air fryer they are ready to serve in 15!
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: You only need 5 ingredients to make these burgers. Beef, a few basic seasonings and some shredded cheese. You have no excuses!
- KID FRIENDLY: These burgers are perfect for kids of all ages, that melted cheese middle is irresistible!
Serve up these cheeseburgers with Air Fryer potato wedges!
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How to make Juicy Lucy Burgers in an Air Fryer
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- Mix the beef with the seasonings.
- Divide the mixture into patties.
- Place shredded cheese in the middle of half the patties.
- Place another patty half on top and seal.
- Cook the burgers in the air fryer til cooked through.
- Serve!
What’s the best beef to use for burgers?
It’s best to use a fairly fatty ground beef for these Julicy Lucy burgers. This recipe doesn’t require eggs, so a fattier beef will hold together better, as well as being more flavorful.
I used a 80/20 ground beef for these. Because these burgers work better with a fattier beef, it’s best not to make this recipe with lean ground chicken or turkey, as they are more likely to fall apart.
Can you make air fried juicy lucy cheeseburgers ahead of time?
You can mix the beef and seasonings and shape and fill the patties up to a day ahead of time and keep them covered in the fridge til you are ready to serve.
Cooked burgers will keep well for up to 3 days, and can be reheated in the air fryer at 375F for 3 to 5 minutes til heated through.
What do you serve them cheeseburgers?
These air fryer Juicy Lucy burgers are perfect when served in buns with your favorite toppings like ketchup, mustard, tomato, red onion and pickles. You obviously can use the toppings you prefer!
Great by themselves, or serve them up with sides like:
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Tips!
- If you’d like to put cheese on top of the burgers as well, cook them through step 6, then add your cheese on top and cook for another 1 minute. Then continue with step 7.
- Don’t overwork the beef when you mix it with the seasonings. Everything should be combined, but over mixing can result in tough burgers.
- For best results, the beef should be at room temperature when added to the air fryer basket.
- If you don’t have an oil spray to grease the basket, you can brush oil on both sides of the burgers instead.
- Cooking times may vary depending on what model of air fryer you have.
- I recommend cooking burgers to 165°F in the air fryer.
Burgers have never been quicker or easier to cook! These air fryer Juicy Lucy burgers are all kinds of delicious, and the flavors are out of this world! Perfect when you want something super tasty, but only have minutes to spare!
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Air Fryer Juicy Lucy Burgers Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef I used 80/20
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
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Instructions
- In a medium sized bowl, combine the beef, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.1 pound ground beef, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika
- Divide the mixture into 8ths and flatten each into a disc about ¼” thick.
- Place 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese into the center of 4 of the patties.½ cup cheddar cheese
- Place another patty on top of the cheese and seal the edges.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil spray and place the patties into the basket.
- Cook at 375F for 8-10 minutes, or until the burgers register 165F on an instant read thermometer (just make sure you’re testing the beef temperature, not the cheese).
- Serve with your choice of toppings and enjoy!
- Store any leftover hamburgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Last step! Don’t forget to show me a pic of what you made! Upload an image or tag me @thecookierookie on Instagram!
Becky’s tips
- If you’d like to put cheese on top of the burgers as well, cook them through step 6, then add your cheese on top and cook for another 1 minute. Then continue with step 7.
- Don’t overwork the beef when you mix it with the seasonings. Everything should be combined, but over mixing can result in tough burgers.
- For best results, the beef should be at room temperature when added to the air fryer basket.
- If you don’t have an oil spray to grease the basket, you can brush oil on both sides of the burgers instead.
- Cooking times may vary depending on what model of air fryer you have.
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