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These air fryer hamburgers are juicy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked in just minutes—no grill required! A quick and easy dinner idea that’s great for busy weeknights, family meals, or anytime you’re craving a classic burger.
Did you know you can use an air fryer to make hamburgers? They are so easy to make and great for busy nights. I will say, I am not giving up my grill for Classic Hamburgers anytime soon, but these are perfect when the weather doesn’t cooperate or maybe you don’t have a grill.
The really nice thing about hamburgers in air fryer is how quickly they are ready. I am talking about 8 minutes to a perfectly cooked and juicy burgers every time.
One of the best things about these air fryer hamburgers is once you know the method you can use it with just about any protein. Turkey burgers, chicken burgers, pork burgers and even the plant based meat alternatives would all work in the air fryer. So you can have burger night any night of the week!
What You’ll Need
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- Ground Beef – I like to use 80/20 when making hamburgers. You can use leaner, they just won’t be quite as juicy.
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Hamburger Buns
- Cheese – optional if you want to top your burgers with sliced cheese
How To Cook Hamburgers In Air Fryer
- Make Patties. Mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper until well combined. Divide the meat into 4 equal balls and shape into burger patties.
- Cook. Add them to the air fryer and cook at 370º F for 4 minutes on each side. If you want to add cheese add a slice and then return to the air fryer for 1 minute to let it melt.
- Serve. Once they are cooked remove from the air fryer and place on buns. Serve with your desired toppings.
How Long To Cook Hamburger Patties In Air Fryer
If you are using fresh ground beef patties they will take 8 minutes to get a perfect medium burger. If you like your burgers well done, then you can cook them for 10 minutes.
Yes, you can also use frozen hamburger patties. Heat on 360º F for 7 minutes per side. No need to thaw ahead of time, just lower the temperature so they don’t char too much on the outside before they are cooked through.
To make this recipe I used a Cosori 5.8 Qt Air Fryer. It is big enough that you can fit plenty of food in, and the basket comes out so you can easily shake, stir, or flip whatever you are making.
What To Serve With Air Fryer Hamburgers
Get creative or go traditional with your classic burger sides.
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Air Fryer Hamburgers
Ingredients
- 1 – 1 1/4 pounds ground chuck, 80/20 ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon Worchestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 slices cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 370º F.
- Meanwhile, mix ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until everything is just combined, do not over mix.1 – 1 1/4 pounds ground chuck, 1 Tablespoon Worchestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and form into 4 patties. Use your thumb to make an indentation in the center of each patty.
- Place patties into the basket of the air fryer, making sure they patties aren’t touching. Cook for 8 minutes, flipping half way.
- If topping with cheese, add slices after the 8 minutes and then return for an additional minute to let it melt.4 slices cheese
- Remove cooked burgers from the air fryer and place on hamburger buns. Serve with desired toppings.4 hamburger buns
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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It doesn’t get any easier than this! This would make a great fast lunch option during the week too.
I am drooling over these hamburgers! I can’t believe that you made them in the Air Fryer!
Another great recipe for my Air Fryer! Adding this to my dinner line up for the week; looks too good to pass up!
i never thought about making hamburgers in the air fryer! but, we’re doing it tomorrow! so excited
YUMMM!!! This is the perfect easy meal!!!
My whole family enjoyed it!! Can’t wait to make it again!
This is s good!! A new addition to our favorites!
I’m loving my air fryer for EVERYTHING! Can’t wait to make these!