Juicy Air Fryer Burgers
These juicy and delicious Air Fryer Burgers are incredibly easy to prepare, cooked to perfection, and ready in just 20 minutes.
They’re ideal for sudden hamburger cravings when the weather doesn’t permit outdoor grilling or if you don’t have access to a grill.
If you are looking for the easiest and fastest way of making delicious burgers for your family, these air fryer hamburger patties are perfect for you!
Plus, the best part is you can customize your air fryer beef burgers with a variety of veggies, Frozen Onion Rings in Air Fryer, and sauces to create a meal that everyone will enjoy!
Please continue scrolling down to find the recipe card below, which contains the complete list of ingredients with measurements, detailed recipe instructions, additional notes, and nutritional information.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Ground beef – I like to use ground beef with at least 15% fat content for perfectly juicy patties.
- Onions – It adds extra flavor and moisture to the patties. I prefer grating it into the mixture. You can also use shallots as a substitute.
- Garlic – I enjoy adding fresh garlic to my burger patties! You can turn it into a paste using a mortar and pestle or grate it with a Microplane. If you prefer, you can substitute fresh garlic with garlic powder.
- Rosemary – I enjoy the aroma of fresh rosemary in my burgers, but a little goes a long way to avoid overpowering the patties. If you prefer, you can substitute it with parsley or thyme
- Seasoning – I stick to freshly ground pepper and salt to keep things simple.
How to Make Juicy Hamburgers in Air Fryer?
Important Note
Air fryers can vary so make sure to check the doneness of your burgers a couple of minutes in advance to avoid overcooked burger patties. I used a Ninja foodie 8-quart dual-zone air fryer for this air fryer burger recipe. If you’re using a different air fryer, view this recipe as a general guide and tweak the cooking time—add a bit more or cook slightly less as needed.
Making this juicy burgers in air fryer is a straightforward process. To achieve the best results, you need to follow a few simple steps:
To prepare the patties, combine the ground beef, grated onion, garlic, salt, finely chopped rosemary, and freshly ground black pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Gently mix them together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
Divide the mixture into 4 portions, each weighing approximately 215 grams, or 5 portions weighing 170 grams.
Shape them into patties about 1 ½ cm (½”) thick.
Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty and then place them in the preheated air fryer in a single layer.
If your air fryer basket is not large enough, cook the patties in batches.
Cook the patties for 5 minutes, flip them over and then cook for an additional 4-6 minutes until they are cooked through.
If you want to add cheese to your burgers, turn off the air fryer, place a slice of cheese on each patty, close the air fryer, and then let the cheese melt for an additional minute.
Once cooked, remove the patties from the air fryer, place them on buns, and then add your favorite toppings and sauces before serving.
Hamburger Cooking Temperatures
Rare: 52° C (120 – 125° F) – bright reddish pink throughout.
Medium rare: 57° C (130 – 135° F) – pink throughout.
Medium: 63° C (140 – 145° F) – slightly pink center.
Medium well: 68° C (150 – 155° F) – Mostly brown throughout, with slight pink.
Well done: 71° C (160° F) – Brown throughout.
Always use a cooking thermometer to ensure the burger patties are cooked to your desired doneness.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- You can whip up this air fryer hamburger recipe using either freshly made ground beef patties or frozen ones, just adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- It’s easy to customize by simply adding your favorite toppings to create your own delicious homemade beef burger patties.
- Cooking hamburgers in an air fryer is quick, clean, and convenient, guaranteeing juicy burgers cooked to perfection every time.
- All you need are 4 simple ingredients, which you might already have in your fridge!
- You can prepare your beef patties up to 3 days in advance and then store them in the fridge until you’re ready to cook.
- They freeze beautifully! Make some extra burger patties and then save them for later, ensuring a quick and easy weekday meal.
Expert Tips From the Chef
- Use ground beef with a minimum of 15% fat content, ideally 30%, for juicy patties. Avoid overworking the beef mixture to prevent tough burgers.
- Divide the ground beef mixture into similar-sized patties to ensure even cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer. Leave space between each burger for even cooking. If your air fryer is small, cook the burgers in batches.
- Air fryers can vary, so check the burgers a few minutes early to prevent overcooking. I used a Ninja Foodi 8-quart dual-zone air fryer for this recipe.
- Depending on the thickness and size of the burgers, adjust the cooking time accordingly. Use the suggested times as a guide.
- If using frozen burgers, you can cook them from frozen. Add 5 minutes to the cooking time until the center reaches the desired temperature. Check out Air Fryer Frozen Burgers to find out how to cook them from frozen.
What Goes Well with Air Fryer Hamburgers?
I like to enjoy homemade air fryer burgers nestled in a soft brioche burger bun with all the fixings.
If you’re looking to complement your burgers with a side dish, consider trying:
Air Fryer Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
Easy Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Bacon
Frozen French Fries in Air Fryer
Recipe FAQs
While it’s bestl to enjoy this dish freshly made on the day it’s prepared, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, maintaining their freshness.
Certainly! If you’ve created your burger patties using fresh ground beef, they freeze beautifully! However, if you’ve used frozen burgers, it’s best not to freeze the leftovers. Instead, consume them within 48 hours for optimal taste and quality.
I strongly suggest flipping your burgers in the air fryer, just as you would on a grill or BBQ, to ensure they cook perfectly on both sides.
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Juicy Air Fryer Burgers
Ingredients
- 700 g ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 medium onion (grated)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 4 burger buns
Instructions
- To prepare the patties, combine the ground beef, grated onion, garlic, salt, finely chopped rosemary, and freshly ground black pepper in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Gently mix them together until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F).Divide the mixture into 4 portions, each weighing approximately 215 grams, and shape them into patties about 1 ½ cm (½") thick.
- Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty and place them in the preheated air fryer in a single layer. If your air fryer basket is not large enough, cook the patties in batches.
- Cook the patties for 5 minutes, then flip them over and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes until they are cooked through.
- If you want to add cheese to your burgers, turn off the air fryer, place a slice of cheese on each patty, close the air fryer, and let the cheese melt for an additional minute.
- Once cooked, remove the patties from the air fryer, place them on buns, and add your favorite toppings and sauces before serving.
Notes
- Use ground beef with a minimum of 15% fat content, ideally 30%, for juicy patties. Avoid overworking the beef mixture to prevent tough burgers.
- Divide the ground beef mixture into similar-sized patties to ensure even cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer. Leave space between each burger for even cooking. If your air fryer is small, cook the burgers in batches.
- Air fryers can vary, so check the burgers a few minutes early to prevent overcooking. I used a Ninja Foodi 8-quart dual-zone air fryer for this recipe.
- Depending on the thickness and size of the burgers, adjust the cooking time accordingly. Use the suggested times as a guide.
- If using frozen burgers, you can cook them from frozen. Add 5 minutes to the cooking time until the center reaches the desired temperature.
