These juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers deliver restaurant-quality results in just 8 minutes. With 21g of protein and only 350 calories per serving, they’re a healthier twist on the classic American favorite.
The air fryer creates that perfect caramelized exterior while keeping the inside tender and flavorful. Your weeknight dinner game just got a major upgrade – and the best part? You won’t have to deal with messy stovetop spatters or firing up the grill.
Ingredients for Perfect Air Fryer Burgers
- Burger Patties: 2 patties (4 oz each) – room temperature for even cooking
- Hamburger Buns: 2 fresh buns, slightly toasted if desired
- Cheese: Your favorite variety for melting goodness
- Optional Toppings: Any fresh toppings of your choice
Simple Air Fryer Instructions
- Prep the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for optimal results
- Initial Cooking: Place patties in the air fryer basket with space between them
- First Phase: Cook for 4 minutes at 350°F until nicely seared
- Flip Time: Turn patties over carefully for even cooking
- Final Phase: Continue cooking for another 4 minutes
- Cheese Melt: Add cheese if desired and cook for 1 more minute
- Assembly: Place cooked patties on buns and add your favorite toppings
- Serve: Enjoy your juicy, perfectly cooked burger while hot!
Cooking Techniques
Getting the perfect air fryer burger is super simple! For juicy results, avoid pressing down on your patties while they cook – this keeps all those tasty juices locked inside. The flip at the 4-minute mark is key for that lovely even browning. Want to check if your burger’s done? A quick peek with a meat thermometer should read 160°F (71°C) for beef patties.
Variations & Substitutions
Make these burgers your own! Try ground turkey for a lighter option, or black bean patties for a vegetarian twist. Love extra flavor? Mix some garlic powder, onion powder, or Worcestershire sauce into your meat before cooking. You can swap the regular buns for lettuce wraps, pretzel rolls, or even portobello mushroom caps. And don’t stop at regular cheese – pepper jack, Swiss, or blue cheese can add amazing flavors!
Serving Suggestions
Set up a fun burger bar with classic toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tangy pickles. Add some zip with sliced onions, creamy avocado, or crispy bacon. For sides, try air fryer French fries (since your air fryer’s already out!), a fresh garden salad, or crunchy coleslaw. Don’t forget your favorite sauces – mayo, mustard, ketchup, or even a special burger sauce made with mayo and ketchup mixed together!
Storage Tips
Made too many patties? Let them cool down, then pop them in an airtight container. They’ll stay good in the fridge for 3-4 days. When you’re ready to eat, warm them up in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F. For longer storage, wrap each patty in foil or plastic wrap and freeze for up to 3 months. Just remember to thaw them overnight in the fridge before reheating!
Air Fryer Hamburgers
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 4 oz burger patties Or Plant Based Alternative
- 2 hamburger buns
- cheese or other toppings if desired
Instructions
- Place your hamburger patty into the basket of your air fryer.
- Cook your air fryer burger for 8 minutes at 350 degrees F.
- At the 4 minute mark (halfway through cooking your hamburger), flip the patty over to ensure that it will cook evenly.
- When the air fryer is done cooking, you can add a slice of cheese and continue cooking for 1 minutes at 350 degrees F to melt the cheese.
- Remove the hamburger from the air fryer basket and place onto bun.
- Add desired toppings, and enjoy!
