Quick Air Fryer Hamburgers Recipe

Air fryer hamburgers are so juicy, delicious, plus super quick and easy to make!

If you want to make a juicy burger without a grill, I got you! Using an air fryer to make burgers is a super low key way to make this classic. I still love grilled burgers too. But maybe you don’t have a grill or maybe the weather is too hot/ cold/ stormy to grill outdoors.

This method tastes much better to me than making it on the stovetop. The burgers cook quickly too, and they retain so much of the juices. You can have dinner on the table in less than thirty minutes.

Ingredients

I want to remind you that as with all of my recipes, these burgers will taste best with the highest quality ingredients. To make this air fryer hamburgers recipe, you will need the following:

• ground beef (I am using 85/15)
• salt and pepper
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• Worcestershire sauce
• your favorite burger buns
• your favorite toppings

Brioche buns are my favorite! And I am also loving all the meats I have tried from Butcher Box.

By the way, we love the Butcher Box ground beef. (👈🏻affiliate links, full affiliate disclosure here).

Also, you can use pre-made hamburger patties with this recipe, or use regular ground beef and form them by hand yourself.

Feel free to go crazy on your favorite toppings. A few options: lettuce, tomato, red onion, slice of cheese, ketchup, mayo, mustard, etc.

As for other modifications, feel free to try this recipe with ground turkey, if you prefer. Beef burgers are my personal favorite, but turkey works well too. A lot of you like to skip the bun and go for more of a low carb lettuce wrap situation. Feel free to modify to your liking!

How to make air fryer hamburgers

Ready to make some juicy hamburgers with your air fryer? Here’s how, friend.

After you gather your ingredients, it’t time to season up the burgers.

How to season hamburgers

If you have a seasoning game that you already love, you can totally use that. So how do I season hamburgers? As for me, I keep it simple yet flavorful with Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.

This seasoning works great! And I always keep these on hand, so there is no need for me to buy anything special from the store. You can even use it for grilled burgers, y’all.

Cook time and temperature

First, preheat your air fryer to 360 degrees F. Then, be sure and place your hamburger patties in a single layer in the preheated air fryer, as not to overcrowd the air fryer basket.

The amount of time will take a little trial and error, plus common sense, y’all. Air fryers can vary, and so can the size of your beef patties.

But here is what I recommend. Note: I like my burgers medium to medium-well. A little pink in the middle is fine with me.👌🏻

For 1/4 pound patties, I recommend cooking for 16 minutes in an air fryer preheated to 360 degrees Fahrenheit, flipping half-way through.

I also tested larger patties (those pre-made ones seen in the photos here) that were 1/3 pound a piece. Mine had some pink in the middle after cooking for 18 minutes, flipping half-way through).

Use common sense and adapt accordingly, because we don’t want dry burgers!

Frequently asked questions for cooking hamburgers in the air fryer

Leftovers

Fresh is best, but if you do happen to have any leftover burgers, save them in an airtight container in the fridge, or wrapped in some aluminum foil for up to 3 to 4 days.

What to serve with air fryer burgers

So what side dishes do you serve with air fryer hamburgers? Here are a few suggestions, including recipe links.

• Sweet potato fries – I have both air fryer sweet potato fries and oven baked sweet potato fries
• Classic potato salad
• Greek potato salad
• Watermelon cubes
• Greek pasta salad
• Easy homemade strawberry ice cream
• No bake lemon cheesecake
• Easy key lime pie (no bake)
• Chips
• Baked beans

Also, check out 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻 my entire Air Fryer recipe collection here.👈🏻👈🏻👈🏻

This is the best way to make a perfect burger if you don’t have a grill. Let me know if you try this air fryer hamburger recipe! It is one of our favorite easy dinners that we enjoy in every season.

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Air Fryer Hamburgers

Air fryer hamburgers are so juicy, delicious, plus super quick and easy to make! Ready in less than 30 minutes, and no grill needed.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer burgers, air fryer hamburgers

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Total Time 26 minutes

Servings 4

Calories 325 kcal

Author Marjorie @APinchOfHealthy

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (I am using 85/15)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 burger buns

Instructions

Regular ground beef method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.

2. Place the raw ground beef into a bowl, and add in the seasonings.

3. Use your hands (or a fork) to combine everything, and then form the mixture into a ball (still in the bowl).

4. Score the ground beef mixture into 4 equal sections by making a + sign to divide it.

5. Scoop out each section, and form into a patty.

6. Place it into the air fryer, making sure to leave plenty of space for each patty to cook (not touching). You can do this in batches, if necessary. I have a larger (5.8 quart) air fryer, and I did mine all in one batch.

7. Cook for 16 minutes, flipping half-way through. (Note: you may need to cook longer for larger patties.)

Pre-made patties method

1. Mix garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in small bowl with a spoon, and stir until well-combined.

2. Pour a little Worcestershire sauce into a small bowl. You may need slightly more than a teaspoon (like 1.5 teaspoon), since some will stick to the pastry brush.

3. Place patties on a plate, and brush (or spoon) on a light coating of Worcestershire sauce.

4. Sprinkle each patty with seasoning, saving half for side 2.

5. Pat the seasoning with your hand to help it stick better.

6. Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F.

7. When it is preheated, remove the basket and carefully place the patties, seasoned side down, in the basket.

8. Season side 2, which is now facing upward the same way as above.

9. Place the basket bak in the air fryer, and cook 16 minutes, flipping half-way through.

Recipe Notes

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

Nutrition Facts

Air Fryer Hamburgers

Amount Per Serving

Calories 325 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Cholesterol 74mg25%

Sodium 887mg39%

Potassium 440mg13%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 27g54%

Vitamin C 0.6mg1%

Calcium 88mg9%

Iron 4.1mg23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: Air Fryer Hamburgers originally appeared on A Pinch of Healthy May 22, 2019.