Air fryer hamburgers come out so tender and juicy! Perfectly cooked burger patties on fresh buns with your choice of toppings, you can have burgers ready in no time.

No grill? No problem! Make this American classic and Hot dogs in the air fryer, so easy and so good!

AIR FRYER HAMBURGERS

These juicy burgers in the air fryer come out so good! The patties are perfectly cooked, giving you juicy hamburgers to enjoy anytime, without all the grilling work. Add the juicy air fryer hamburgers to buns with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and burger sauce for the ultimate burger.

WHAT YOU NEED-

  • Patties– You want to be sure to use good quality beef patties for this recipe! We recommend using fresh burger patties, you can find at any local grocery store. You can also use frozen patties; the cooking time will just need to be adjusted.
  • Flavor– To season the burger patties, you just need salt and pepper! To elevate the burgers, you can season with burger seasoning.
  • Cheese– Use your favorite sliced cheese such as American cheese, Colby jack cheese, Muenster cheese, Swiss cheese, etc.
  • Buns– For the best results be sure to use high quality buns. Regular, brioche, sesame, or any other buns works!
  • Toppings– Everyone’s perfect burger is different because of the choice of toppings!
Patties– You do not only have to use beef patties! You can use turkey burgers, chicken burgers, bison burgers, and even veggie burgers. The cooking time will just need to be adjusted.

HOW TO COOK HAMBURGERS IN AIR FRYER

These juicy patties come out perfect so quickly!

  1. Season the fresh burger patties on both sides. Add patties to the air fryer basket.
  2. Air fryer until tender and cooked to desired doneness.
  3. Meanwhile, prep all the toppings.
  4. Top the patties with cheese at the last minute of cooking time.
  5. Remove from the air fryer and assemble burgers and serve immediately.

BURGER COOK TIMES

Check our cook time guides for the different patty types!

  • Beef Patties– The cook time for medium cooked beef patties is going to be around 10-12 minutes. The internal temperature should read about 150-160°F.
  • Chicken & Turkey Burgers– 165°F
  • Veggie Burgers– 165°F

BURGER VARIATIONS

  • Mushroom Swiss– Add sauteed mushrooms and onions into your burger and use Swiss cheese for the classic Mushroom Swiss Burgers you get at burger joints.
  • Avocado– Load up your burger with some homemade guacamole, so fresh and hearty.
  • Egg-Have you tried adding fried egg to your burgers? Totally must try!
  • Bacon– Adding crispy bacon to your burger is always a good idea! Use our cooking bacon methods for the perfect bacon!

BURGER TOPPING IDEAS

  • Lettuce
  • Tomatoes
  • Onions
  • Pickles
  • Cucumbers
  • Relish
  • Burger Sauce
  • Ketchup
  • Crispy onions
  • Marinated onions
  • Mustard
  • Mayo
  • Ranch

SERVING IDEAS

Pair your burgers with the right side dishes for the ultimate dinner! Here are some of our favorite sides:

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Air Fryer Hamburgers

Making air fryer hamburgers will become your new go-to method! Juicy hamburgers or cheeseburgers ready to enjoy in no time.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer hamburgers
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 burgers

Ingredients

  • 4 beef burger patties
  • 2 tsp burger seasoning
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 4 burger buns
  • 4 slices cheese
  • choice of toppings

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the burger patties with salt, pepper and the burger seasoning.
  • Add the seasoned patties to the air fryer basket.
  • Air fryer for 400℉ for 8 minutes, flip the patties. Cook for an additional 4-6 minutes, or until the patties reach desired doneness.
  • Meanwhile, prep all the toppings for the burgers.
  • Assemble the hamburgers and serve immediately.

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