To cook burgers in an air fryer, set it to 392°F (200°C) and cook the patties for 6 minutes on one side, then flip and continue cooking for another 3–5 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
How to Cook Burgers in Air Fryer?
| Step | Description |
| Preparing the Ground Beef | Mix the ground beef, salt, black pepper, onion, and garlic powder in a bowl. |
| Shaping the Patties | Divide the ground beef into 4 portions, form patties about 1.5 cm thick, make a small indentation in the center, and brush with BBQ sauce (optional). |
| Preheating | Preheat the air fryer to 392°F (200°C). |
| Cooking the Patties | Place patties in the basket, cook for 6 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3–5 minutes. |
| Adding Cheese | Add cheese in the last minute of cooking to melt. |
| Serving | Place the patties on buns, add sauces, and serve hot. |
You can cook frozen patties in the air fryer too. Add about 5 extra minutes to the total cooking time.
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Key Tips
- Meat Selection: For juicy burgers, choose ground beef with 20% fat content (80/20). The fat adds moisture and enhances flavor.
- Cooking Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. The optimal temperature for beef is 160°F (71°C).
- Cooking Time: The cooking time may vary depending on the air fryer, so start checking the doneness a bit earlier to avoid overcooking.
Topping Ideas
- Hearty: Roasted red bell peppers, fried eggs, bacon, air-fried mushrooms.
- Traditional: Cheese slices, lettuce, tomato slices.
- Standard Sauces: BBQ sauce, mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup.
- For Flavor: Pickled onions, roasted red peppers, Greek yogurt ranch sauce, sautéed mushrooms, fridge pickles.
- Avocado: Sliced avocado or guacamole.
- Spicy: Jalapeños, green chilies, sauerkraut, chipotle aioli, or homemade garlic aioli.
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Storage Tips
| Action | Tip |
| Storage | Store leftover patties in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. |
| Freezing | Cooked patties can be frozen for up to 3 months in a container. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating. |
| Reheating | Heat patties in a skillet, covered, adding a little water to avoid drying out. |
Leftover Ideas
- Patty Melt: Add the patty to a grilled cheese sandwich made in the air fryer.
- Salad Bowl: Use the patty as the base for a “burger bowl” with veggies and sauce.
- Salad: Add sliced patties to a salad for extra protein.
- Pizza: Crumble the meat and use it as a pizza topping. Try adding it to whole wheat dough.
- Cheeseburger Pasta: Make mac and cheese in a slow cooker and add sliced burger meat.
