An air fried hamburger is probably the best way to make juicy hamburgers outside of a grill! The air fryer is a game changer for many recipes and these delicious hamburgers are no exception!
Make mouthwatering restaurant style burgers are right at home in under 15 minutes and dress with your favorite toppings, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and cheese for delicious air fryer burgers the whole family will love.
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❤️ Why you'll love it
✔️ No more greasy frying pan and grease splatters to clean up afterward!
✔️ You can enjoy a great meal on burger night with a cooking time under 15 minutes.
✔️ This recipe makes 4 good-sized hamburgers are packed with protein!
🥘 Ingredients
Fresh lean ground beef, for less smoke chances in the air fryer.
Barbecue sauce, my favorite is this sweet and spicy barbecue sauce!
Seasoning, I use this all purpose umami seasoning.
Non stick spray
🔪 Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for 3 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket or tray with non stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, seasoning, and barbecue sauce.
- Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal sized beef patties.
- Place the hamburger patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer (or the air fryer tray) and slide into the the air fryer. If using an air fryer with a tray, slide it into the center rack.
- Air fry hamburgers for 7 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove the burgers from the air fryer and flip over, returning to the air fryer for another 5 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of each patty registers 160 degrees F.
- To make a cheeseburger, top cooked burgers with your favorite cheese slices and return to the air fryer for 40-60 seconds.
🥄 Equipment
🥫Storage
Store leftover burgers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days and in the freezer up to 3 months.
📖 Variations
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
Some great cheese top top the burgers with would be american cheese, sharp cheddar, or provolone.
Various ways to season the burgers would be to use onion powder, garlic powder, worcestershire sauce, or a touch of liquid smoke.
💭 Tips
Buy ground meat with a lower fat content to prevent smoking in the air fryer.
For the best burgers, butter the hamburger bun and toast it under the broiler until golden for a crispy buttery roll.
Use an instant read thermometer to check the internal temperature.
Line the drip pan with an air fryer liner or aluminum foil to prevent a greasy mess.
🙋 FAQ's
Can you air fry frozen burgers?
Yes, you can air fry frozen burgers. The cook time will be a little longer, so be sure to gauge their doneness using a meat thermometer.
📚 Related Recipes
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Hamburger Steaks with Mushrooms and Onions is a great skillet recipe with a creamy savory gravy.
Try this Easy Hamburger Soup for lunch!
When you want air fryer recipes, be sure to check out this guide for 57 Easy Air Fryer Recipes - Appetizers to Dessert.
Air Fryer Egg Rolls are crispy and delicious appetizers.
🍽 Serve with...
Serve these juicy air fryer hamburgers with a side of french fries, sweet potato fries, potato chips, or green side salad.
🏫 The last word
1 pound of ground beef will yield about 4 good-sized burgers approximately ½ inch thick.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fried Hamburger
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon umami seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer at 400 degrees for 3 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket or rack with non stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, seasoning, and barbecue sauce.
- Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal sized beef patties.
- Place the hamburger patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer (or the air fryer tray) and slide into the the air fryer. If using an air fryer with a tray, slide it into the center rack.
- Air fry hamburgers for 7 minutes at 400 degrees. Remove the burgers from the air fryer and flip over, returning to the air fryer for another 5 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of each patty registers 160 degrees F.
- To make a cheeseburger, top cooked burgers with your favorite cheese slices and return to the air fryer for 40-60 seconds.
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