Description
This Air Fryer Burgers recipe offers a quick and delicious way to make juicy, flavorful burgers at home using your air fryer. Perfectly seasoned with garlic and onion powder and cooked to a safe internal temperature, these burgers are easy to customize with your favorite toppings and served on toasted buns for a classic American meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 4 hamburger buns
Optional Toppings
- Cheese slices
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Pickles
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F to ensure it reaches the ideal cooking temperature for juicy burgers.
- Prepare Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Gently mix the ingredients to avoid overworking the meat, then shape into 4 equal-sized patties. Make a slight indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing up during cooking.
- Cook Patties: Place the patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary. Air fry for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even cooking. Check that the internal temperature reaches 160°F for food safety.
- Add Cheese (optional): If making cheeseburgers, place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking and close the air fryer to let the cheese melt perfectly.
- Toast Buns: Toast hamburger buns in the air fryer or toaster if desired for added texture and flavor.
- Assemble Burgers: Add the cooked patties to the buns and top with your favorite optional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, and mayo. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the ground beef to maintain tender and juicy burgers.
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option, but adjust cooking time as needed.
- Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture for extra savory flavor.
- Ensure patties are not too thick to cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature is 160°F for safe consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger (with bun)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
