Air Fryer Hamburgers Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long does it take to cook hamburger in an air fryer? ›

Season on both sides with salt, pepper, and burger seasoning. Preheat air fryer to 370°F. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook another 5 minutes on the other side. If adding cheese, open the air fryer, top with cheese slices, then immediately close again to let the cheese melt for 1 minute after the burgers are done.

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.

It's a good idea to flip burgers in an air fryer halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking. To cook your hamburgers to the desired doneness, refer to the temperatures below.

Preheat air fryer to 360 degrees. Mix together the ground beef, minced garlic, salt, and pepper with your hands. Form ground beef into 4 patties and press them down with the back of a pie plate to make them evenly flat. Place hamburgers in a single layer inside the air fryer.

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).

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.

I have to say; the air fryer made a darn good burger.

I don't know if there's anything an air fryer can't do. I preheated it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and cooked the patty for six minutes before flipping it over and letting it cook for two more.

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F. Place the patties in the basket, leaving some space around each (cook in batches if needed). Air fry the burgers for 6 minutes, then flip and continue cooking until the internal temperature of the burger reaches 155 degrees F, about 2 to 4 minutes more.

The ONLY thing that will change is how long you cook the burgers. PRO TIP: For best results, preheat the air fryer and lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil to avoid sticking. If your air fryer doesn't have a preheat setting allow it to run for five minutes before adding the burgers.

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.

Can I put aluminum foil in an air fryer with burgers? ›

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.

Make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb; this prevents them from puffing up. Place in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 to 10 minutes. Flip patties over and continue cooking on the second side, 8 to 10 minutes more.

Fatty foods will release grease and splatter on the heating element. This causes the air fryer to smoke and release white smoke, often following by burning smells and burnt food. But this doesn't mean that you can't cook higher fat air fried foods.

I have to say; the air fryer made a darn good burger.

I don't know if there's anything an air fryer can't do. I preheated it to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and cooked the patty for six minutes before flipping it over and letting it cook for two more. The cleanup was minimal since our air-fryer baskets are dishwasher-safe.

On my range using a preheated cast iron pan over medium heat I would cook a 1″ thick burger for four (4), minutes per side. The burger would have a dimple in the center and be at almost room temperature. This would give me a warm, pink center burger.