Making Frozen Burgers in theAir Fryer is a quick and easy way to get a delicious, juicy burger without all the hassle! This is an easy weeknight dinner that your entire family will love.
Next time be sure to try the air fryer burgers using fresh ground beef.
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ One of the best things about using this method is that it doesn't matter what the weather is, you can cook indoors and have a tasty burger any time of year.
✔️ This is a quick and easy recipe that yields delicious results.
✔️ You don't need any special equipment to make these beef burgers, just an air fryer!
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- frozen beef patties
- olive oil or cooking spray
- seasoning salt
- American cheese
- burger fixings - burger buns, lettuce, pickles, onions, mayonnaise, catsup.
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of the burgers. Sprinkle with seasoning salt.
- Place each frozen hamburger patty in the one even layer in the air fryer basket.
- Set heat to 350 degrees and timer for 10 minutes.
- Flip burgers at five minute mark.
- If you're having cheese on your hamburgers, place cheese slice on each burger at the 9 minute mark. It only needs about a minute to melt.
- Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Equipment
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FAQ's
Cook frozen burgers in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
Yes, you will need to flip your burgers at the halfway mark so that they cook evenly on both sides.
A well-done burger should be cooked to 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
Things to know
- Brushing the oil on the burger seals the juices into the burger and gives you a nice and crispy crust on the outside of the burger.
- If you don't have any American cheese, feel free to use cheddar, Swiss, or your favorite cheese.
- You can cook as many burgers as will fit in your air fryer without having to stack them. If you are cooking for a larger crowd, you may need to cook in batches.
- Cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of the burger.
- Make sure your burgers are cooked through. you can use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature of the burger should be 160 degrees F.
Frozen burgers should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160 degrees. Because the meat has previously been thawed
Variations
- Instead of seasoned salt, you can top your burgers with onion powder, garlic powder salt and pepper or Montreal steak seasoning.
- If you like a little heat to your burgers season them with cajun seasoning on both sides.
- For a Southwest twist, top your burgers with some taco seasoning.
- If you are looking for a little sweetness, try sprinkling some brown sugar on the burgers before cooking. And, then top with cooked maple bacon.
Storage
Refrigerate - Store leftover burgers in the fridge for up to three days in an airtight container.
Freezer - You can freeze cooked burgers in a freezer bag for up to three months.
Reheat - Reheat burgers in the air fryer at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through. Or you can reheat them in a small skillet on the stovetop with a tablespoon of water for 3 minutes on each side.
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Serve with
- These Homemade Refrigerator Pickles are crunchy and sweet and they taste amazing on this air fryer burger recipe.
- This Smashburger Sauce is a tangy topping that will give your burgers an extra kick of flavor.
- Serve these burgers with a side of Deviled Egg Potato Salad or French fries for an easy meal on busy days when you need something in a hurry.
- Of course potato chips or tater tots, French fries (especially sweet potato fries) are always a hit!
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Air Fryer Frozen Burger Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 quarter pound frozen hamburger patties
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons seasoning salt Montreal steak seasoning or salt and pepper are great substitutes.
- 4 slices American cheese (optional)
- Build your burger with your favorite fixings - hamburger buns, lettuce, pickles, red onion slices, mayonnaise, catsup, etc. Enjoy!
Instructions
- Lightly brush olive oil on both sides of the burgers. Sprinkle with seasoning salt.
- Place frozen patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Set heat to 350 degrees and timer for 10 minutes.
- Flip burgers at six minute mark.
- If you're having cheese on your hamburgers, add the cheese at the 11 minute mark. It only needs about a minute to melt.
- Serve with your favorite burger fixings and enjoy!
Lois says
We had air fryer burgers a few nights ago and they were so good. We loved them. Just a fun meal. Even when you forget to take your meat out of freezer. No problem. They are great.
Cindy says
I so love that you don't have to wait for the patties to thaw and then they're such a mess to handle!
Camden says
Frozen burgers in the air fryer are delicious. I especially like that they still get that crispy crust on the outside!
Kristen says
One of the things I dislike about apartment life is not being able to have a grill. This air fry frozen hamburgers recipe will come in very handy for me, year-round!
Alyssa says
I love how easy it is to cook frozen burgers in the air fryer! This is perfect for those times when the weather isn't great for grilling out!
Cynthia says
Cooking frozen burgers in the air fryer is a great way to avoid the hassle of firing up the grill for just a few patties!
Bowl Me Over says
Also perfect for the fall and winter when you don't feel like stepping outside!
Brittany says
I'm grateful I found your post because I wondered how one would air fry frozen hamburgers! These turned out great..so quick and easy! Thanks for the info.