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How to Cook Air Fryer Hamburgers (Fresh and Frozen)

Published: Sep 24, 2021 Last updated on August 16, 2023 Author: Sabine / This post may contain affiliate links

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How to Cook Air Fryer Hamburgers

Air fryer hamburgers are a great way to get that burger fix without heating up your kitchen. Whether you're cooking from fresh or frozen, I'll show you how to make air-fried burgers in the comfort of your own home. The juiciest and most delicious burgers you get when you use my hamburger patties recipe. You only need 3 ingredients to make patties from scratch. 

Cooked patty on a burger bun with lettuce
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  • Details
  • Time and Temperature
  • Cook from fresh
  • Cook from frozen
  • Add cheese
  • How to air fry hamburger buns
  • Storing and reheating
  • Top tips for success
  • More air fryer recipes to try
  • Recipe

Details

  • Easy - They are the perfect weeknight meal for aspiring home cooks with little cooking experience or busy people.
  • Quick - To air-fry hamburgers will save you time! You can cook the patties and the buns with only one appliance.
  • Convenient - Air frying hamburgers helps you cook them to perfection without making your kitchen greasy and dirty! No need to heat up your kitchen and use multiple pans and dishes. The air fryer is easy to use and clean.
  • Tasty - They are juicy, flavorful, and perfect every time! You can cook both fresh or frozen patties with this recipe. 

Time and Temperature

No matter what settings your air fryer has, the only two things that really matter are time and temperature. Regardless of whether you have different pre-settings such as air frying, grilling, roasting, or baking, simply set the cooking time and temperature for your desired doneness.

Cook from fresh

I prefer 100% beef patties that are made from scratch, but you can use pre-made ones too. If you use meatloaf kinds of burgers with breadcrumbs and eggs, you will need to adjust the cooking time and temperature as they are thicker and take longer to cook. For fresh beef burgers that are about ¼ - ½ inch (0.6-1.3cm) thin, I recommend cooking them on high heat for a short time. This ensures that the juices remain in the meat. 

Fresh beef patties in an air fryer basket

Cook from frozen

Frozen burger patties are a great convenience food. In most cases, they're pre-made and ready to go! Burgers can be cooked in the air fryer from frozen just as easily. You just need to increase the time and decrease the temperature to make sure they're cooked evenly and aren't frozen in the middle while they're overcooked on the outside. If you prefer to thaw them first, cook them like fresh patties.

Frozen beef patty in an air fryer basket

Add cheese

To make cheeseburgers, just place a slice of cheese on top of each patty at the last minute. If your air fryer has a tendency to blow the cheese off the patties, cook the patties first, turn the air fryer off, add the cheese, and let it melt for 1 minute. American cheese and cheddar cheese are my favorites, but you can use any cheese you like.

Note on sauces and toppings: For the classic cheeseburger, I recommend my burger sauce, which tastes just like the special sauce from In-N-Out. For pretzel burgers, I recommend my honey mustard sauce. And if you are a burger eater, you know that caramelized onions transform any burger into something special.

Beef patty topped with cheese in an air fryer basket

How to air fry hamburger buns

I love my burgers with fluffy brioche buns, potato buns, or pretzel buns. The buns don't take long to turn brown. I usually toast them for 1 minute so they'll be warm and crispy when they're done. Since all air fryer models work differently, you need to figure out whether the cut side should be facing up or down for them to be toasted. If you want to make hamburger sliders, then use dinner rolls instead of burger buns.

Burger buns in an air fryer basket

Storing and reheating

  • Fridge: Air-fried hamburgers can be safely stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap to prevent odors from getting into the other foods in your refrigerator. Reheat them in the air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 1-2 minutes.
  • Freezer: You can also freeze them for up to 4 months by wrapping them in plastic wrap twice and placing them in freezer bags. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F (177°C) until they are hot, about 10 minutes.

Note: Please note that reheated burgers are not as juicy as freshly cooked ones.

Top tips for success

  • Depending on what hamburgers you're making (thickness, size, ingredients) and what air fryer model you have, you may need to adjust the cooking time and temperature. I can only provide a guide on what works for my air fryer model (Instant Vortex Plus) and my burgers. I suggest cooking a test patty and from there adjusting the time and temperature to suit your needs.
  • Make sure the burgers don't overlap and that they have enough place to cook without touching. This ensures that the heat can circulate and the patties cook through evenly.

More air fryer recipes to try

If you enjoy cooking with your air fryer as much as I do, here are some more recipes to try:

  • Air Fryer Chicken
  • Air Fryer Hot Dogs
  • Air Fryer Pizza
  • Air Fryer Pizza Rolls
  • Air Fryer Garlic Bread

Do you need dinner inspiration? I show you 31 things to make with ground beef!

Recipe

Cooked patty on a burger bun with lettuce

How to Cook Air Fryer Hamburgers (Fresh and Frozen)

5 from 4 votes
Author Sabine
Calories: 350kcal
Servings: 4 servings
Prep 5 minutes minutes
Cook 5 minutes minutes
Total 10 minutes minutes
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Air fryer hamburgers are a great way to get that burger fix without heating up your kitchen. Whether you're cooking from fresh or frozen, I'll show you how to make air-fried burgers in the comfort of your own home.

Ingredients
  

  • oil for the air fryer basket
  • 4 hamburger patties (fresh or frozen)
  • 4 slices cheese (optional)
  • 4 burger buns

Toppings to your taste

  • tomato, lettuce, onions, pickles, ketchup, mayo, etc.

Instructions

Fresh patties

  • Prepare the hamburgers your favorite way and preheat the air fryer to 390°F (199°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil to avoid sticking.
  • Arrange the patties in the air fryer basket and cook for 3-6 minutes to your preferred doneness, flipping halfway through. Add cheese at the last minute if desired.*
  • Remove the patties from the air fryer and toast the burger buns for 1 minute until hot and crispy.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy.

Frozen patties

  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (177°C). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil to avoid sticking.
  • Place the frozen patties in the air fryer basket and cook for 8-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Add cheese at the last minute if desired.*
  • Remove the patties, toast the buns until hot and crispy, serve with your favorite toppings, and enjoy.

Notes

Arrange the patties in the air fryer basket without overlapping, leaving enough space between them to allow air to circulate.

* If your air fryer has a tendency to blow the cheese off the patties, cook the patties first, turn the air fryer off, add the cheese, and let it melt for 1 minute.

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Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 299mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 4mg
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer burger, air fryer hamburgers, cooking hamburgers in air fryer, frozen burgers in air fryer
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