Air Fryer Hamburgers Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long should I put hamburgers in the air fryer? ›

Air fry burgers at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 155 degrees F, flipping them at the 6-minute mark.

While I prefer the natural grill marks the air fryer basket makes, for a completely mess-free experience, use air fryer liners or a disposable air fryer basket. Shape the patties into equal-sized portions so that they cook evenly at the same time.

Shaping your patties: Burger patties shrink slightly during cooking, so make them slightly larger than your bun for the perfect fit once they're cooked. Give them space: Make sure to leave room between the burger patties in the air fryer basket to let the air circulate.

When you cook burgers in a pan on the stove or in the oven, they simmer in their own fat. When you air fry them, excess fat drips off through the holes in the tray. They're super crispy. According to Lee, the rapid circulation of hot air in an air fryer causes the meat to crisp up nicely.

Yes, you should flip burgers cooked in the air fryer halfway through so it cooks evenly on the top and the bottom. This also helps the internal juices redistribute better for the juiciest, most mouthwatering burgers.

Next, heat grill to medium high heat (about 350-400°F). Place burger patties on the hot grill and close lid. Sear for 2-3 minutes or until you see browning and grill marks. Gently flip the burgers and grill an additional 2-3 minutes for rare, 4-5 minutes for medium-rare or 6-7 minutes for medium well.

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

Most burgers contain enough fat to prevent sticking. However, if you prefer a little extra non-stick surface, you can lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush it with a small amount of oil.

By most measures, air frying is healthier than frying in oil. It cuts calories by 70% to 80% and has a lot less fat. This cooking method might also cut down on some of the other harmful effects of oil frying.

Place beef patties in the air fryer basket. Set temperature to 400°F (200°C) and set time for 12 minutes. Cook burgers until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each burger reads 160°F (71°C).

What setting should my air fryer be for burgers? ›

Form the ground beef into patties and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer. Cook at 360 degrees for 4 minutes, then flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 140-150 degrees for medium well.

Set patties into the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches. Air-fry patties for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, for medium doneness. For well done, air-fry for an additional 2 minutes.

Grill the burgers, covered, over medium heat until a thermometer reads 160°, five to six minutes on each side. Editor's Tip: Thinner patties will cook more quickly than thicker patties, so use a digital thermometer to monitor the exact temperature of the burger.

Place beef patties in the air fryer basket. Set temperature to 400°F (200°C) and set time for 12 minutes. Cook burgers until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each burger reads 160°F (71°C).

How long do you cook frozen burgers in the air fryer? It takes 14 minutes to cook four 4oz frozen burgers in the air fryer at 370°F. Be sure to flip them halfway through!