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Can you cook hamburgers in the air fryer? Yes, you sure can and. I am going to show you how to make Air Fryer Hamburgers and you may never ever make cheeseburgers another way!
These delicious Air Fryer Hamburgers are ready in less than 20 minutes and make for a juicy burger that can be topped with all your favorite burger toppings. These easy burgers are the perfect weeknight dinner that saves you from firing up the grill!
Air Fryer Hamburgers
I remember when I first got my Air Fryer. It was a little intimidating, not going to lie. I knew it was super easy to use, but I just had no clue what to make in it.
It didn’t take long for me to realize that you can pretty much make anything in it. Even hamburgers! This was one of my first go-to Air Fryer recipes, and now I swear by making burgers in the Air Fryer every time!
This Air Fryer hamburger recipe is so simple to make. The burgers are ready in less than 20 minutes, so it’s great for a busy weeknight.
Just like any classic burger, you can top them off with whatever your favorite burger toppings are from lettuce and tomato to pickles and cheese! These burgers are seriously so juicy and delicious!
Why We Love Air Fryer Cheeseburgers
- No need for a grill or oven to cook
- Quick and easy to make
- A quick weeknight dinner
- Ready in 20 minutes
- A flavorful, juicy burger
- An easy Air Fryer recipe for beginners
- Make regular burgers or cheeseburgers
- Can be served with any classic burger toppings
- Easy to make year-round
Ingredients/Shopping List
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp steak sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 4 burger buns
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How to Make Hamburgers in the Air Fryer
This recipe will come together quickly and easily. They will cook so fast in the air fryer without sacrificing taste!
Combine ground beef, onion and garlic powders, soy sauce, and steak sauce in a bowl.
PRO-TIP: You can also use pre-made hamburgers from the grocery store!
Form patties and place into the preheated air fryer basket.
Fry at 380 for 6 minutes on each side.
Pro-tip: The burger patties will shrink while cooked. I suggest making them slightly bigger than the burger bun.
Top with cheese immediately when they are finished cooking.
Assemble burgers with your favorite toppings!
Variations / Options / Add-ins
- TOPPINGS: You can top your burgers with any of your favorite burger toppings. Here are some of my go-to ideas: cheddar cheese, red onion, tomato, romaine lettuce (or any large leaf lettuce), mayo, mustard, ketchup, bacon, and pickles.
- GROUND BEEF: We love our ground sirloin hamburgers. If you don’t want to assemble them yourself, you can find pre-made burgers in the butcher section of your grocery store! This will save you a bunch of time. If you want to try a turkey burger or chicken burger, feel free to use ground turkey or ground chicken instead.
- STEAK SAUCE: I also tried this with Worcestershire sauce, which was delicious.
- POTATO BURGER BUNS: Potato burger buns are delicious, but you can also just use normal burger buns.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are new to the Air Fryer world, I’ve got you covered. I answer all the questions, like how to use an Air Fryer, what you can cook in an Air Fryer, and even the best Air Fryers on the market. Make sure to check out my post How to Use An Air Fryer and Great Air Fryer Recipes for all the details.
You can store the cooked burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. However, keep them separate from the burger buns and vegetables. You can also freeze the burgers for 2-3 months if covered well.
America has an incredible array of burgers offered in any number of places. Some incredible changes include the following:
1. Add some extra seasoning to your burger, with other favorite seasonings, minced onion, minced garlic, or even just salt.
2. Include some other crazy toppings, like bacon, mushrooms, onion rings, pickles, jalapeños, sauerkraut, feta, french fries, relish, mac & cheese, etc.
3. Change up the sauces; use guacamole, pesto, or a sauce from your favorite restaurant, or mix sauces.
Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer French Toast Sticks | Air Fryer Donuts | Air Fryer French Fries | Air Fryer Fried Chicken | Air Fryer Garlic Parmesan Fries | Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks
Air Fryer Hamburgers
Ingredients
Burger
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp steak sauce
- 1 tsp soy sauce
- 4 burger buns
Toppings
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- ½ red onion sliced
- 1 tomato sliced
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise, yellow mustard, and/or ketchup optional
- 4 slices bacon cooked and cut in half, optional
- 8 slices pickles optional
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, and steak sauce. Mix everything until fully combined.
- Form patties and then place into an air fryer basket. (For an easier cleanup, set the patties on aluminum foil and then place it in the air fryer basket). The patties will shrink while cooked. Make them slightly bigger than the burger bun.
- Air fry patties at 380 degrees Fahrenheit for 6 minutes on each side or until cooked to your desired doneness.
- As soon as they are out of the fryer, top with slices of cheddar cheese.
- Assemble each burger by placing patty on potato burger bun and then layering with red onion, tomato, lettuce, bacon, pickles, and 1 Tablespoon of mayonnaise, mustard, and/or ketchup on the inside of both buns.
- Plate and serve.
Notes
- If you like your burger to be very well seasoned, double the amounts of seasoning from the recipe.
- This cook time will result in a well-done burger. If you like your burger less done, decrease the cook time slightly.
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