Learn how to cook the best beef burgers in your air fryer in under 15 minutes. They come out juicy, tender, and oh so tasty, ready to serve in buns or with your favorite sides. You don't need to go to a restaurant or fire up the grill to have a perfect burger - just use your air fryer!
Air Fryer Beef Burgers
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 small onion chopped small or shredded
- 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer by running it at 375 °Ffor 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients together. It works best using your hands. Make sure the meat and seasoning are all very well combined.½ lb ground beef, 1 small onion, 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 garlic clove, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 egg, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Form the burger mixture into 2 patties. Use your thumb to make a good-sized indentation in the center of each patty. This helps the burgers stay uniformly thick and flat during cooking.
- Place the patties in the fry basket in a single layer. Set the temperature to 190 °F and cook 6 minutes.
- Flip the burgers and cook another 2-8 minutes, as needed. If you like your burgers more well done, they'll need more time. 8 minutes in total may be all you need if you like your burgers rare to medium.
Notes
What to Do with Leftovers
These burgers are best eaten straight away, but they also make delicious leftovers.- Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freezing: Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Reheating in the air fryer: Reheat at 400℉ (200℃) for 5-6 minutes, until heated through.
- Reheating from frozen: Reheat frozen burgers in the air fryer, cook 10-15 minutes at 400°F (200°C).
Prep Ahead
You can prep these burgers ahead of time, and just cook them up when you want to eat. You can make them up to 24 hours in advance. Just make the patties and store them covered in the fridge. Bring them out 30 minutes before cooking to allow them to come to room temperature.Nutrition
Tips For The Tastiest Burgers
- Get that grilled taste! Try adding a few drops of liquid smoke to your burger mix to create a taste similar to a grilled burger.
- Mix it just enough. It's important to make sure your ground beef and seasonings are well combined, but don't work the meat too much or the burgers can end up a bit tough.
- To make cheeseburgers, add a slice of cheese on top of each patty for the last few minutes of cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to make sure your burger is cooked exactly to your liking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cook time will depend on how well you like your burgers cooked, and how thick they are. If you like them rare, it will take around 7 minutes for a medium-thick burger. If you want them medium to well done, they will take 10-15 minutes.
Yes, you can cook frozen burgers in an air fryer. It will take a little longer than fresh burgers, but it is definitely possible. Just be sure to cook them all the way through to ensure they're safe to eat.
The cooking time will vary depending on the size of the burgers, but it will generally take between 10-15 minutes.
It is not necessary to defrost frozen burgers before cooking them in an air fryer.
It really depends on your air fryer. Some air fryers require you to flip the food in order for it to cook evenly, while others do not. As a rule of thumb, we always flip foods like burgers and chicken when cooking them in an air fryer. Better safe than sorry!
Remember, it's easy to modify this recipe if you have any favorite burger flavors. Try adding some steak sauce to the mix, or some fresh herbs, hot sauce, or barbecue sauce to spice things up even further.
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