Published Date: September 4, 2022
Category: Air Fryer Dinners
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Juicy, bursting with flavor, and an absolute classic that is sure to be a hit with everyone in the family- these Air Fryer Burgers are worth trying out. They’re a fun new way to put your air fryer to use, and once you give this easy recipe a shot, its going to be your next all-time favorite!
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Video Instructions
🛒 INGREDIENTS
- Ground beef
- Seasoning salt
- Onion Powder
- Garlic Powder
Optional Garnishes: cheese slices, brioche Buns, tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, condiments
*see recipe card for detailed amounts
HOW TO MAKE AIR FRYER BURGERS
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the ground beef, seasoning salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Use your hands to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Separate the beef into four equal patties.
- Place the patties in your air fryer basket without crowding and overlapping them. (Any 5.8 Qtr. air fryer and above should fit four burgers but if you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook these in two batches.
- Cook for 6 minutes at 370 degrees Fahrenheit. Open the basket and flip each burger patty. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or to your doneness liking. Just make sure to check the burgers with an internal meat thermometer to make sure the beef reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Top each air fryer burger with cheese and cook for an additional minute or until the cheese is melted.
HELPFUL NOTES:
- If you have a dual type air fryer that cooks from the top and the bottom, it’s not necessary to flip the patties in the middle of cooking.
- You can add bbq sauce to the ground beef mixture before forming the patties if you’d like.
STORAGE AND REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:
- Hamburgers can be reheated in the microwave until heated through.
- Store in a plastic baggie or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them individually (without cheese) for up to a month.
FAQS & SUBSTITUTIONS/VARIATIONS:
Can I Cook Frozen Patties in the Air Fryer?
You sure can! You can actually prep these patties in advance, freeze them for months, and then air fry them whenever needed. Note that frozen patties will considerably longer to cook than patties that are at room temperature.
What Other Toppings Can I Use?
You can experiment with a ton of different toppings and add-ons based on your personal preference. Sliced tomatoes, pickles, caramelized onions, sliced cucumber, lettuce and of course- cheese, are some good choices you just can’t go wrong with.
What Other Meat Can I Use to Make the Air Fryer Burgers?
While this recipe calls for the use of ground beef, you can also choose almost any other meat of your choice. Ground chicken and ground turkey are two good alternatives that are packed with flavor, but you can also make veggie patties or mock meat for the burgers. Just remember that the cooking time will differ based on the kind of meat or protein you’re using.
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EQUIPMENT
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Meat Thermometer
- 1 Mixing Bowls
INGREDIENTS
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1/2 tsp Seasoning Salt
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the ground beef, seasoning salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Use your hands to combine all the ingredients thoroughly.
- Separate the beef into four equal patties.
- Place the patties in your air fryer basket without crowding and overlapping them. (Any 5.8 Qt air fryer and above should fit four burgers but if you have a smaller air fryer, you may need to cook these in two batches.
- Cook for 6 minutes at 370 degrees fahrenheit. Open the basket and flip each burger patty. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or to your doneness liking. Just make sure to check the burgers with an internal meat thermometer to make sure the beef reaches 160 degrees fahrenheit.
- Top each air fryer burger with cheese and cook for an additional minute or until the cheese is melted.
VIDEO
NOTES
Storage Instructions:
- Hamburgers can be reheated in the microwave until heated through.
- Store in a plastic baggie or airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze them individually (without cheese) for up to a month.
NUTRITION
Serving: 4ServingsCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 0.5gProtein: 20gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 367mgPotassium: 313mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 2mg
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