Air Fryer Hamburgers

Attention all burger lovers, tis the season to indulge in delicious hamburgers. The good news? There is no need to fire up the grill, heat a frying pan or turn on the oven. That is because these Air Fryer Hamburgers are delicious and cooked to perfection without all that fuss.

This amazing recipe is the definition of what enjoying a burger is all about. Not only are they easy to put together, they are also incredibly tasty and juicy, the way burgers should be. These air fryer hamburgers are as low maintenance as possible yet make for an incredible meal any night of the week.

Hamburgers in the Air Fryer

Perfect for a family meal after a busy day, these burgers are sure to please. Even the pickiest of little ones will celebrate when they see these being served up for dinner. Top them anyway you like for a unique and delicious experience in no time. They’re also high in protein and low in carbs!

This burger recipe is not only going to save you some dinner time drama, but it is also quick and easy to put together. All it takes is a few simple ingredients, a whole lot of love and a little time.

Ingredients

2 pounds ground chuck ( I like to use 93/7 because it’s lower in calories but if you like juicer burgers use 80/20)

½ cup Panko breadcrumbs

1 large egg

2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

2 tablespoons milk

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon black pepper

Substitutions

Crushed Saltine Crackers: If you are out of bread crumbs, crushed saltine crackers work great to bind the burger patties.

Mustard: If you aren’t a fan of Worcestershire sauce, you can get a similar zing by adding a tsp of yellow mustard.

Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools

• Air Fryer
• Large Mixing Bowl

How to Make Air Fryer Hamburgers

With just a few simple steps, you’ll have perfectly fried hamburgers or cheeseburgers in no time at all.

Step 1: Mix the ingredients

Grab a large bowl and mix together all of the ingredients until just combined.

Step 2: Form the hamburger patties

Form hamburger patties into about 6 ounce portions (about a half inch thick). Make a small indent with you thumb in the middle of the patty. This will ensure the internal temperature is consistent throughout the whole patty. At this point you can either air fry these right away or freeze them for future use.

Step 3: Air fry the burgers

Spray the cooking basket with nonstick cooking spray and place the hamburger patties into the basket. Fry hamburgers at 360 degrees for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes pull the hamburgers out and flip them over and cook for an additional 2 to 4 minutes until desired doneness. If you are making cheeseburgers, you can add cheese slices when you flip the burgers.

Variations / Options / Add-Ins

Mustard: If you are looking to change up the flavor try mixing in a tablespoon of yellow or spicy mustard into the meat mixture.

Liquid Smoke: For a on the grill smoky flavor, add a dash of liquid smoke to your mixture.

Toppings Suggestions

When it comes to good toppings for your air fryer hamburgers, the sky is the limit. You can go traditional with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles or get creative. Cheese is optional, but usually a popular burger topping. If you are looking to change it up a bit you can use a combination of different toppings like basil, fresh mozzarella and a little tomato sauce.

Tips

These hamburgers are best served warm and pretty quickly right after they’re removed from the air fryer.

For perfect hamburger portions, use a 5cm ice cream scoop.

If you chose to freeze the burger mixture, you can cook the frozen burger patties for a minute or two more before you flip them.

If you like you hamburgers a little more medium or medium rare, you can reduce the cook time by a minute.

FAQs

How to store Air Fryer Hamburger

If you have leftovers, just add them to an airtight container and keep them chilled in the fridge. They really aren’t that great frozen when they are already cooked, they get kind of dry when you reheat them. Your best bet would be to freeze the uncooked meat and cook it when you are ready.

Cooking raw vs. frozen hamburger patties in an air fryer

When you are cooking raw hamburger, you can cook it based on the timing in the instructions and adjusting a minute plus or minus based on your preference of doneness. When you are cooking frozen patties, make sure they aren’t too thick! They won’t cook correctly if they are very thick in the center. Cooking from frozen is going to require and additional minute or two

More Air Fryer Recipes

If you like fried food, give these recipes a try:

• Air Fryer Lemon Pepper Wings
• Air Fryer Cannoli
• Air Fryer Apple Fritters

Air Fryer Hamburgers Recipe

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If you are looking for another Air Fryer complete meal, check out this Hot Honey Chicken Thighs & Roasted Potatoes recipe.

Or, check out these super quick meals:  Instant Pot Chicken, Broccoli, and Rice or Instant Pot Cashew Chicken!

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