Air Fryer Hamburgers

Air Fryer Hamburgers are flavorful, juicy and ready to eat in just 15 minutes! Make the best burgers in your air fryer with this quick and easy recipe!

If it’s too hot to grill or you don’t have a BBQ, these air fryer burgers are the way to go! This is definitely one of our favorite air fryer recipes, and it’s perfect when you want a quick and easy dinner!

There’s nothing better than a thick, juicy burger fresh off the grill, right? But grilling isn’t always an option.

As much as I love making Instant Pot Hamburgers, it’s even easier to make them in the air fryer. I use my Instant Omni Plus and the Vortex Plus, and they’re perfect every time.

How to Cook Burgers in the Air Fryer Oven

We keep the seasoning pretty simple to let the beef flavor shine here. I also add a secret ingredient to make these burgers extra juicy — water. Try it — works every time!

First, you season the ground beef and add the water. Then, form the beef into patties, about 1/2 inch thick.

Next, press your thumb into the center of the patty to make a small indentation. This will keep the patties from shrinking up too much.

How Long to Cook the Burgers

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees. When it’s hot enough, place the tray into your air fryer.

Set the time for 15 minutes. Flip the burgers over about halfway through the cooking time so that they cook and brown evenly.

When to Add Cheese

If you want to make cheeseburgers in your air fryer, add the cheese during the last few seconds. It melts super fast!

I recommend using your favorite sliced cheese here. Shredded cheese is fine, but it can get messy. American, Colby, Monterey Jack or sliced cheddar are all good.

For safety, I cook hamburgers until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. 15 minutes is all it takes here.

The burgers are thick, juicy and so delicious! Top them with lettuce, tomatoes, bacon and whatever you want! Add homemade baked fries or air fryer french fries on the side.

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Air Fryer Hamburger Recipe

Air Fryer Hamburgers

Dee

Air Fryer Hamburgers are flavorful, juicy and ready to eat in just 15 minutes! Make the best burgers in your air fryer with this quick and easy recipe!

5 from 7 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

preheat time 3 mins

Total Time 23 mins

Course Main

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 444 kcal

Equipment

• Omni Plus Air Fryer Oven
• Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer

Ingredients

  

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• 1.5 pounds ground beef
• 2 teaspoons dried minced onions
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon water
• sliced cheese optional

Instructions

 

• Mix the dried onions, sea salt, garlic powder, pepper and water into the ground beef, and form into 4 patties, approximately 1/2 inches thick
  
• Place patties onto air fryer tray, and make an indentation in the middle with your finger or thumb
  
• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees, and cook for 15 minutes, turning patties over about halfway through cook time.
  
• Add cheese slices during the last few seconds of cooking
  

Notes

Check for doneness before adding cheese. Ground beef burgers are done when internal temperature reaches 160 degrees, according to a meat thermometer.

Thinner burgers require less cooking time, and more time may be needed for thicker burgers.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 30gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 697mgPotassium: 508mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 3mg

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