How to Cook Frozen Burgers in an Air Fryer

If you love burgers but hate the hassle of firing up the grill every time you want one, you'll love how quick and easy this air fryer frozen burger recipe is.

That's right, in just a few simple steps, you can take a plain old burger patty from frozen to a delicious, cooked burger that's perfect for your next meal. Here's how:

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What you'll need:

Cooking spray
1-2 Frozen burger patties
Cheese (optional)
Lettuce, onions, pickles, etc. (Optional)

How to Cook Frozen Burgers in an Air Fryer

Spray the bottom of your fry basket with some cooking spray or olive oil.
Add 1-2 frozen burger patties to the fry basket. Do not let them overlap each other. Just a little space between them is fine, the burgers will shrink while cooking.
Set the temperature to 400°F/200°C and the air fryer timer to 13 minutes and let the burgers cook.
After 6 minutes, remove the fry basket and flip the burgers over.
Replace the fry basket and let the burgers cook for the remaining 7 minutes.
After cooking for 13 minutes, open the fry basket and top your burger with a slice of cheese, replace the fry basket and let it sit for 1 minute. (Optional)
Remove the burgers from the air fryer and add your lettuce, onions, pickles, etc. Enjoy! (Optional)

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Frozen Burger in Air Fryer FAQ

Do I need to defrost frozen burgers before cooking them in an air fryer?

No, you do not need to defrost frozen burgers before cooking them in an air fryer. They're meant to go from the freezer straight into the air fryer.

How long to cook frozen burgers in an air fryer?

A well-done burger usually takes around 13-16 minutes to cook in an air fryer, this of course depends on the thickness of the burger.

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What temperature to cook frozen burgers in an air fryer?

Frozen burgers should be cooked at 400°F/200°C in an air fryer.

Wrapping up

So, if you're looking for an easy way to cook frozen burgers in your air fryer, give this method a try. It's simple, and the burgers will come out tasting great.

And who knows? You may just find yourself using your air fryer more often now that you know how to cook frozen burgers in it.