Air Fryer Hamburger Patties are a quick and easy way to have juicy, delicious burgers in no time. No need for a grill; just pop these in the air fryer for instant hamburgers!
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Why this Air Fryer Hamburger Recipe is a Keeper
- 25 Minute Meal: Have these easy hamburger patties ready in just 25 minutes, with a prep time of 5 minutes and a cook time of 20 minutes.
- Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for burgers cooked in the air fryer can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
- Family Friendly: Make hamburger night extra easy with these air fryer burgers.
If you love this recipe and are looking for more burger recipes, try these: Steakhouse Burger, Rodeo Burger, and Lager Craft Burger.
Do You Have to Flip Burgers in the Air Fryer?
Can you cook hamburgers in an air fryer? The answer is obviously yes. But whether or not you flip air fryer burgers depends on the kind of air fryer you have. If it has a rack, you don’t need to flip them, as the air will circulate evenly around the burgers. However, if you have an air fryer with a basket, you may want to flip the burgers to ensure they cook faster and more evenly.
Ingredient Notes for Hamburgers in the Air Fryer
- Hamburger Seasoning: Season your delicious air fried hamburgers with our seasoning blend recipe.
- Ground Beef: 80% ground beef is recommended for air fried burgers. The fat content will give you juicy hamburgers, along with the rich flavor of the lean meat. It’s recommended to use fresh ground beef to make this recipe, but you can also use frozen burger patties.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Variations and Substitutions to Air Fry Hamburgers
- Ground Turkey Burgers: Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef to make burger patties in the air fryer somewhat healthier.
- Barbecue Sauce: Barbecue sauce makes a great topping on these burgers. Use any variety you want.
Special Equipment Needed for Perfect Hamburger Patties
- Air Fryer: Use an air fryer to easily and quickly cook your hamburgers to perfection.
Pro Tip to Make this Recipe
Before cooking, refrigerate the patties for a bit to control the melting of fat and moisture.
How to Make Juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers
Learn how to cook hamburgers in the air fryer in just a few easy steps by following the recipe below.
These are the basic steps for how to cook hamburgers in air fryer. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Shape Patties
Add ground beef and burger seasoning blend to a medium bowl and lightly mix with your hand. Divide meat into four equal portions and form into patties. Then, use your thumb to make a divot into the center of each patty.
2. Cook Hamburgers in Air Fryer and Assemble the Burgers
Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F for 5 minutes. Place burger patties into air fryer basket and cook for 8 minutes, flipping after 4 minutes, then remove the burgers. Add the burgers to buns with the rest of your toppings.
Ground Beef Burgers FAQs
Store the patties in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should be good for 3-4 days.
80% ground beef is recommended for hamburgers, as it’s a great balance of lean meat and fat.
If you use a burger with a lower fat percentage, like 90% lean ground beef, they may become dry in the air fryer.
Feel free to use your favorite burger toppings, or try the classics, like lettuce, tomatoes, onions, etc. You can also add cheese to these juicy burgers, or make a DIY burger bar so everyone can pick their toppings.
Expert Recipe Tips for Air Fryer Burgers Patties
- Meat Thermometer: To check the temperature of your burgers, use a meat thermometer to let you know if the hamburgers are done.
- Line: Parchment paper on the bottom of your air fryer will save on clean up.
- Single Layer: Do not stack the hamburgers and allow room for heat to circulate between the burgers. Arrange the patties in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Buns: Toast the buns in the air fryer for a minute if desired after cooking the burgers.
- Dietary consideration tip: 80/20 is the perfect meat to fat ratio for hamburgers, but feel free to use a leaner ground beef if you are watching your fat intake. However, if there is less fat, the burgers may dry out, so watch them to make sure they cook to your preferred level of doneness for the Air Fryer Hamburger Patties.
- Cheese: Add a slice of cheese immediately after cooking the burgers to make sure it melts.
- Air Fryer French Fries: Want fries with your burgers? Use an air fryer to cook our animal fries recipe.
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Air Fryer Hamburger Patties
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 tablespoon Burger Seasoning Blend
Instructions
- Add ground beef and burger seasoning blend to a medium bowl and lightly mix with your hand.
- Divide meat into four equal portions and form into patties.
- Use your thumb to make a divot int the center of each patty.
- Preheat air fryer to 370 degrees F for 5 minutes.
- Place burger patties into air fryer basket and cook at 370 degrees F for 8 minutes, flipping after 4 minutes.
Christina’s Notes
- Meat Thermometer: To check the temperature of your burgers, use a meat thermometer to let you know if the hamburgers are done.
- Line: Parchment paper on the bottom of your air fryer will save on clean up.
- Single Layer: Do not stack the hamburgers and allow room for heat to circulate between the burgers. Arrange the patties in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Buns: Toast the buns in the air fryer for a minute if desired after cooking the burgers.
- Dietary consideration tip: 80/20 is the perfect meat to fat ratio for hamburgers, but feel free to use a leaner ground beef if you are watching your fat intake. However, if there is less fat, the burgers may dry out, so watch them to make sure they cook to your preferred level of doneness.
- Cheese: Add a slice of cheese immediately after cooking the burgers to make sure it melts.
- Air Fryer French Fries: Want fries with your burgers? Use an air fryer to cook our animal fries recipe.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.