How long do you put hamburgers in the Airfryer for?

Servings1 Hamburger

Prep Time3 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time18 mins

TEMP180 ° C or 360 ° F

CourseDinner, Lunch, Main Course

CuisineAmerican

Per Serving

Calories

Fat

Protein

Carbs

Sugar

Sodium

Equipment

• Air Fryer

• Tongs

Ingredients

• 1 Meat Patty
• 1 Hamburger Patty optional
• 3 Lettuce Leaves optional
• 2 tbsp Tomato Sauce (Ketchup) optional
• 1 slice Cheese optional
• 2 slices Tomato optional

Instructions

Preparation

• Preheat the air fryer to 180 ° C or 360 ° F which is usually around 3 minutes.

Cooking

• Place defrosted meat patty into the air fryer basket.

• Cook for 12-15 minutes.

• While waiting for the patty to cook, prepare the hamburger ingredients.

• Once cooked, build your hamburger and enjoy!

Notes

Cooking time should be used as a guide only. Thickness of hamburger patty, amount of fat, and how compacted the patty is will determine the cooking time. I recommend using an instant cooking thermometer to check on the progress. This is based on slightly thicker than 1 inch thick and being well done.

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Burgers are one of the things we make the most in our air fryer. You might not know that the air fryer isn’t just a substitute for deep frying. It’s a great alternative to the stove or oven for things like burgers. Serve them up with air fryer potato wedges or sweet potato fries, for the perfect meal.

These air fryer burgers are so easy to make. They come together super quick and are just as tasty as a restaurant burger. We also like these hamburger stuffed mushrooms in the air fryer for a quick lunch or snack.

Of course, there are various ways you can go about making a burger in the air fryer. The easiest possible method is to use pre-formed patties that you can buy at the store, already made up. These come either fresh or frozen.

If you choose to use a pre-formed patty, all you need to do is fire up the air fryer and cook it for 8 minutes on 350 degrees f (180 degrees c). If you’re cooking from frozen, add 2-4 minutes.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Ground beef – we used 1 pound with a 15% fat content. You could use ground turkey, chicken or even pork.
• Seasonings – garlic powder, salt and pepper
• Butter – salted butter, softened, for toasting the buns
• Hamburger buns
• Cheese – optional

Making Your Own Burger Patties

I prefer to make my own burgers. It’s very simple to make a great burger, and it’s cheaper to buy ground beef and form the patties yourself. If you want to make your own, we have a quick recipe you can mix up.

It requires 1 lb of ground beef chuck with 15% fat content. This will make 2 good-sized burgers. It’s pretty hard to stretch 1 lb of meat into 4 burgers, but you’re making sliders, that’s definitely possible.

Mix the ground beef with garlic powder, salt, and ground pepper. Then form the patties.

Be sure to flatten out the patties into even discs. They shouldn’t resemble a flattened ball. If they’re uneven (such as more meat in the middle section), they won’t cook evenly and they’ll swell up into an even thicker ball. So flatten them out into a 1/2″ disc.

Try these homemade chicken patties for something a little different.

Looking for a few other air fryer recipes to try? These jalapeno poppers are quick and easy and these pork belly bites are one of our favorite things! Easy Air Fryer Ribs come out perfect in 35 minutes!

Cooking Air Fryer Burgers

Fire up your air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). It takes a few minutes for the air fryer to come up to temperature, so I always set the clock for 4 extra minutes, to preheat. This will give you time to prepare all your ingredients.

Once the preheat is over, spray the basket lightly with oil and set in your patties. They might overlap in the center, depending on the size of your air fryer. That’s not a problem.

Cook them for 4 minutes. Then open up the basket and baste the burgers on both sides with half the butter. Believe me, this is the step that makes the burgers really sing.

Cook on the other side for 4 more minutes.

If you wish to add cheese, be aware that it can be pushed off the burger while cooking in the air fryer due to the forced circulating air. For this reason, I only add the cheese during the last 15 seconds of cooking.

You can give it a try, if you want. I usually find the cheese sitting in a pool at the bottom of the fryer, so it’s just a better idea to leave off the cheese, or melt it in the microwave and pour it over the burgers.

You can also toast the buns in the air fryer if you want. I butter them lightly and then set them facing up in the tray and put them in for 3-4 minutes on 380 degrees F (190 degrees F).

Now you can assemble your burgers with whatever condiments and extras you like.

If you liked these burgers you might try these air fryer brats. They cook up quick and easy while staying nice and juicy.

Why Use an Air Fryer

An air fryer is an incredibly easy way to cook just about anything. You place the food in a fryer-style basket and hot air rapidly circulates all around the food, making the food crisp – much like deep-frying, but without the oil. You can cook anything you’d make in the oven.

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Tips For Making Burgers in the Air Fryer

• Not all air fryers cook the same way. For this reason, your burgers might cook faster or take a bit longer. You can check the internal temperature of the patties as they near completion to make sure they reach your desired doneness. I aim for 135 degrees F for medium rare, which takes about 8 minutes.
• The burgers will cook slower if the meat is chilled straight from the refrigerator when you put them in, or if they are frozen. Add an extra minute or two.
• If you can ask your butcher for a custom blend, we recommend 85% beef chuck and 15% brisket for a super tasty burger.
• Gordon Ramsey shaves frozen butter into his patties for extra juiciness. Why not give it a try!
• Be careful when adding cheese to the burgers in the air fryer. It often will just get blown off into the tray. A better way of adding cheese would be to stuff the burger with it!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to cook a hamburger in the air fryer?

These air fryer hamburgers cook at 350° for 8-12 minutes. Cooking times vary based on your air fryer and how well done you like your burger. We always like to flip the patties half way through cooking. We aim for 135 degrees F for medium rare, which takes about 8 minutes. If you are aiming for well done then it will be closer to 12 minutes.

Can I cook frozen hamburger patties in the air fryer?

Yes you can. Add an extra 2-3 minutes and then check them. Remember to flip them half way through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.

Side Dishes to Try

Salads
Crunchy Broccoli Salad
Corn & Black Bean Pasta Salad
Bacon, Jalapeno & Corn Salad
Classic Wedge Salad
Pear & Gorgonzola Salad

Veggies
Roasted Asparagus with Cranberries & Feta
Shaved Asparagus with Pesto
Roasted Green Beans & Mushrooms
Crispy Roast Potatoes

Soups
Popcorn Soup
Butternut Squash Soup

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Air Fryer Hamburgers

Want to know how to easily make burgers in the air fryer? You'll be surprised how easy it is and how delicious burgers in the air fryer turn out!

4.80 from 10 votes

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Air Fryer, ground beef

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes

Servings: 2 Burgers

Calories: 721kcal

Author: Laura

Ingredients

• 12 ounces ground beef chuck 15% fat
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter softened
• 2 hamburger buns
• 2 slices cheese optional
• Condiments as desired

Instructions

• Combine the ground beef, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix it all together with your hands. Break the meat into 2 balls. Form uniformly flat patties that don’t bulge in the middle.

• Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 4 minutes. When ready, spray the basket lightly with oil. Set the patties in the basket. Cook for 8-12 minutes (times will vary based on your air fryer and desired degree of doneness. I find that 8 minutes is perfect for a medium-rare burger. Halfway through, baste the burger with butter, then flip it over and baste the other side. Finish cooking.

• Butter the buns and lightly toast them on the stovetop, or in the air fryer after the patties are done cooking.

• Assemble your burger, dressing it with your desired condiments.

Equipment Needed

• Air Fryer

Notes

If you wish to add cheese, be aware that it can be pushed off the burger while cooking in the air fryer due to the forced circulating air. For this reason, I only add the cheese during the last 15 seconds of cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 721kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 1426mg | Potassium: 559mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 5mg

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Laura

Laura is a home cook who loves making new recipes and finding new favorite things to eat, whether at home or abroad. She also runs a popular travel blog and spends a lot of her time traveling for food.

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