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Air Fryer Hamburgers

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We love burger night at my house! It's an easy meal that everyone enjoys and cooking burgers in the air fryer is quick with clean-up being super fast. We also love to add some Air Fryer Asparagus to get a delicious and healthy side dish.

Making Burgers in the Air Fryer

We love to make hamburgers for the big game or movie night at my house. Sometimes we pull out the grill but Air Fryer burgers are so much quicker with much less prep work. After a long day at work we are able to get dinner started quickly and to be able to relax with the family.

While the hamburgers are cooking we get the condiments and extras ready for everyone to personalize their air fryer burgers. Everyone in the family is excited for this quick and comforting meal.

The air fryer cooks your hamburger perfectly and evenly so you know it is going to taste great. The Air Fryer even gives your hamburgers a grilled taste and are juicy and delicious.

Air Fried Hamburger on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion toppings.

How to make Air Fryer Burgers

This is a foolproof recipe that you can do even at the last minute. I like to keep it simple with a little salt and pepper because the Air Fryer gives it a great taste naturally.

Preheat the Air Fryer at 370 for 4 minutes. Preheating your air fryer is important for optimum cooking so the airflow will be at the right levels.

Prepare the Air Fryer basket by placing the hamburger patties in a single layer in the basket. Using a single layer will ensure that there is plenty of circulation and the food cooks completely.

Place the basket in the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes. You'll want to flip your burgers halfway through so both sides get cooked the same. It's best to not open your air fryer unless you are flipping the food.

Fully cooked hamburgers in the Air Fryer basket.

How long do I cook burgers in the air fryer?

This will depend on your air fryer and the thickness of your hamburgers. Just like microwaves, air fryers have varying watts and this will affect the time that it takes to cook your food.

We cook our hamburgers for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. This gives us a perfect medium hamburger that is juicy and delicious. If you cook your hamburgers in the air fryer too long they will become dry so I suggest a good meat thermometer to make sure that it is cooked well enough. The more you get to know your air fryer the easier it will be to determine how long to cook your food.

Air Fryer cooked hamburgers on a plate with sliced tomatoes and onions.

What sides go well with Hamburgers?

We know that fries are a go-to for hamburgers but there are so many other great options! We like to switch it up and try to add some healthy vegetables for a well balanced meal.

Here are a few of our favorites, many of these can be cooked in the air fryer as well:

  • Sweet potato fries
  • Frozen French Fries
  • Onion Rings
  • Zucchini chips
  • Corn on the cob
  • Green beans

What toppings can I use for hamburgers?

The fun of air fryer burgers is all of the toppings that you can add to make it your own, each family member can even pick out their favorite and create their masterpiece. Cheese is a must for our family and you can try so many different kinds: gouda, pepperjack, Swiss and regular American cheese are great choices.

Other options:

  • Spicy ketchup
  • Salsa
  • Jalepenos
  • Barbecue sauce
  • Guacamole
  • Chili
  • Avocado
  • Bacon
  • Eggs
Air Fried hamburger on a bun with lettuce and tomato and onion.

What other meats can I use for Air Fryer Hamburgers?

There are so many options when cooking hamburgers, some people prefer a healthier meat or don't eat meat at all. You'll need to adjust your time for different meats but they all taste great.

  • Turkey
  • Chicken
  • Black Bean Burgers

Air Fryer Hamburgers are a great weeknight meal or great for special occasions and you'll love the ease of cooking and cleanup. Your family will love how this great family meal taste.

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Air Fried hamburger pattie on a bed of lettuce with cheese, tomato, and onion.

Air Fryer Hamburgers

Air Fryer Hamburgers are a quick and one of the fastest ways to make delicious hamburgers!
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Prep Time 4 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 16 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 231 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 hamburger patties

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 370 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the Air Fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add the hamburger patties into the Air Fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Cook in the preheated fryer for 6 minutes. Flip the hamburger patties and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, dependending on how well done you would like the hamburgers.
  • Carefully remove the hamburger patties from the Air Fryer basket and serve with your favorite sides and toppings.

Notes

If cooking frozen hamburger patties, add an extra minute or two to the cook time to ensure they are cooked thoroughly. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalProtein: 17gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 304mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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  1. Jo Randolph

    May 14, 2021 at 10:27 am

    Thank you. I will try them tonight

    Reply
  2. DonnaR

    August 18, 2021 at 8:52 pm

    What type of Air Fryer. I have a NuWave Brio 3 qt.

    Reply
    • Jen West

      August 19, 2021 at 5:13 am

      This was made using a Cosori 5.8. 🙂

      Reply
      • Wendy

        September 15, 2021 at 11:35 pm

        Thanks for sharing just recently got a new air fryer and I love hamburgers and it taste way better homemade thanks for posting recipe

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        • Jen West

          September 16, 2021 at 10:05 am

          Awe thanks for letting us know! 🙂

          Reply
  3. Jackie Rust Rust

    February 05, 2022 at 10:17 am

    I'm confused. In your photo the air fryer looks like a regular frying pan, but when I checked out the Cosari; it looks like regular air fryer.

    Reply
    • Jen West

      February 17, 2022 at 9:09 am

      That photo is the basket of the air fryer 🙂

      Reply
      • Marilyn

        April 25, 2022 at 6:32 pm

        Can you use a digital meat thermometer that is connected to a cord that sits on countertop? I use it in conventional oven.

        Reply
        • Rebecca

          April 26, 2022 at 9:52 am

          Hi Marilyn. I believe you can, as long as you can safely shut the door or basket.

          Reply

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