Air Fryer Hamburgers

These Air Fryer Burgers are the perfect summertime dinner! They're quick, easy, juicy, and so delicious – everything you want in a burger recipe!

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• ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
• Ingredients
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• Instructions
• Storage
• Expert Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Variations
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

• These burgers are cooked in the air fryer, so they're nice and juicy on the inside while still being crispy on the outside.
• Plus, these juicy air fryer hamburgers only take a few minutes to cook, so they're perfect for a weeknight dinner!
• No need to worry about rain, you can make these burgers inside.
• This is such a quick meal to put together and everyone loves a great burger.
• Using the air fryer is a healthier alternative to frying burgers and the results are always mouthwatering.

Ingredients

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• ground beef
• Kosher salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• hamburger buns
• American cheese or any of your favorite cheese variety can be used
• tomato
• yellow onion, peeled and sliced
• Iceburg lettuce, shredded
• Thousand Island dressing

Equipment

• Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

1. Divide the ground beef into 3 even amounts. Mold and flatten into a patty. Make sure the center of each patty is thinner than the edge portion. This will allow for an even cook and maintain the size proportions as it cooks.
2. Season the patties evenly on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
3. Place the burgers in the air fryer basket. I like to line my air fryer with aluminum for easy clean-up as well as keeping the Patties in the juices.
4. Cook at 350°F for 5 minutes, flip the burgers and cook an additional 5 minutes for a medium well hamburger. Longer or shorter than 2 minutes for the desired cook.
5. For air fryer cheeseburgers, after cooking for 5 minutes, flip the burgers and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Then top each burger with cheese and cook for an additional minute.
6.  To assemble, open the bun and place the patty on the bottom bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, and Thousand Island dressing, and add the top bun.
7. Serve and enjoy.

Storage

Air Fried burgers are best fresh and served immediately. However, if you have leftovers, they will keep in a covered airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes until warmed through. You can also reheat the burgers in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.

Expert Tips

Expert Tip: For easy clean-up, line the air fryer with aluminum foil or parchment paper which will also keep the burgers cooking in the juices.

• It is recommended to use an instant-read meat thermometer and the internal temperature of a cooked hamburger should be 160°F/71°C.
• I recommend using fattier meat, because it helps to keep the burgers together, and helps them retain more moisture.
• Don't forget the thumbprint in the center patty. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from shrinking.
• If you want to prevent your patties from drying out when you reheat them try reheating them in a skillet with a lid on the stovetop with a few tablespoons of water. Reheating this way will add some moisture back to your burgers preventing them from drying out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Variations

• For extra flavor, try adding some BBQ sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, or mustard to the burgers before cooking.
• If you like spicy air fryer hamburgers you can season them with some Cajun seasoning, chili powder, onion powder, or even add some diced jalapeños to the mix.
• Try adding some crumbled bacon, sautéed mushrooms, or caramelized onions to the burgers.
• For a healthier option, use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
• You could also make sliders in the air fryer by dividing the ground beef into 12 small patties instead of 3 large ones.

Serving Suggestions

• While french fries are an obvious side, we love crispy roasted potatoes or our roasted garlic red potatoes with these delicious hamburgers.
• Bacon Ranch Potato Salad is a delicious and flavorful side dish that your entire family will love, and it pairs perfectly with these Air Fryer Hamburgers.
• Are you in the mood for a refreshing and light side dish that is the perfect blend of sweet and fresh? Look no further than this Summer Fruit Salad recipe.
• Watergate Salad is a creamy and refreshing dessert that can be made ahead of time and goes well with these homemade burgers.

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• If you love homemade sandwiches that are perfect for busy weeknights, look no further than this Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sandwich recipe.
• Are you a beef lover like me? These Instant Pot French Dip Sandwiches are beefy and flavorful and perfect for school nights.
• These Crockpot Italian beef sandwiches are easy to make and so delicious that you'll want to make them every week
• Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are very easy and a great easy dinner idea.
• Cheeseburger Sliders is a super easy recipe and a sure hit for all!
• Our Stuffed Hamburgers are super cheesy and tasty!
• Taco Burgers are full of Mexican spices and can also be made in the air fryer.

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