Air Fryer Hamburgers

Our family loves a good burger and everyone gets excited when they see it on the menu plan. We love to grill but sometimes weather and time just don’t allow. The solution? Air fryer hamburgers!

This recipe does not disappoint and everyone goes crazy over these burgers. They are cooked to perfection and not dry at all. We love to make them for a Father’s Day Dinner Idea and perfect for Memorial Day Food Ideas.

If you are love using your air fryer try these easy recipes – Air Fryer Grilled Cheese, Air Fryer Meatloaf, and Air Fryer Hot Dogs.

Why We Love This Recipe

The burger patties turn out so tasty and our family really loves the results. This is so delicious that we will definitely cook burgers more in the air fryer. It is just so handy and does not take long at all.

I’m excited to have a new way to cook burger and I think you will love it too! The flavor is amazing and the hamburger patties with the best texture.

Try this recipe today and see how easy and delicious dinner can be thanks to the air fryer. Spend less time cooking and more time around the table with your family!

Ingredients

• Lean Ground Beef – This will help cut down on all the grease. Just don’t get too lean of a cut or they will dry out. Normally I get 80/20.
• Paprika – You can use regular or smoked paprika
• Garlic Powder – If you are out, check out these Best Garlic Powder Substitute
• Onion Powder – See Best Onion Powder Substitutes

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Change Meat – Substitute ground turkey for ground beef for delicious air fryer turkey burgers.
• Cheese – Add slice cheese to the cook burger patties and heat in the air fryer for a delicious cheeseburger.

How to Cook Hamburgers in an Air Fryer

• Step 1 – First, mix the ground beef and the seasonings together in a bowl. Make sure you do not mix it too much because it will become tough. Just blend it all together enough so the seasonings are well combined.

• Step 2 – Second, make 4 portions from the ground beef and roll into balls. Form them into patties.

• Step 3 – Next, preheat the air fryer.
• Step 4 – Add the burgers to the air fryer basket in a single layer.

• Step 5 – Finally, cook the burgers for 6-7 minutes and flip and cook on the other side for another 3-5 minutes. The burgers need to reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
• Step 6 – If you want cheeseburgers, add a slice of cheese to each burger and let melt for about a minute.
• Step 7 – Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Meat thermometer – Make sure the burgers reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees at the thickest portion of the burger.
• Add Seasoning – Don’t skimp on seasoning. It gives the burger so much flavor.
• Sliders – Make sliders instead of regular size burgers if you have kiddos with smaller appetites. Sliders also work great for parties. Perfect for little hands or when you need smaller portions.
• Single Layer – Don’t crowd or overlap the burgers in the air fryer. The burgers need to be in a single layer.

Hamburger Topping Ideas

These air fryer hamburgers are even better with your favorite toppings. They are some of our favorites.

• Cheddar Cheese
• Red onion or white onion
• Lettuce – shredded lettuce is my favorite
• Tomato
• Bacon – Try making air fryer bacon.
• Pickles
• Ketchup – Homemade ketchup is easy.
• Mustard
• Mayo
• Barbecue sauce – I love this homemade bbq sauce.
• Make Jalapeno Burgers

Serving Suggestions

My kids love when I serve the burgers with Air Fryer Tator Tots Recipe and Easy Homemade French Fries. Dinner is so easy and you didn’t have to spend all evening in the kitchen!

We also love oven baked sweet potato fries and this Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad. I also love this easy Macaroni Salad because I can make it the night before and it is all ready for dinner.

Storing and Reheating Tips

• Storing – Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. We recommend storing the burger toppings and buns separately from the patties to prevent the buns from getting soggy. Leftovers will last about 3-4 days.
• Reheating – We think these burgers are best reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes. But you can also reheat in the microwave.