Air Fryer Burger Recipe

Air Fryer Hamburger on plate loaded with lettuce, tomato slices and onions.

Air Fryer Burger Recipe

Juicy air fryer burgers made in minutes - no grill, no mess, just an easy dinner win!

Course Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings servings

Calories 664kcal

Author Deb Clark

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (recommend 80/20)
2 teaspoons Montreal steak seasoning
¼ cup barbecue sauce
Serving suggestions
4 hamburger buns
4 slices American cheese
assorted toppings: lettuce, sliced tomatoes, pickles, sliced onions, mayonnaise, mustard or ketchup!

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 2 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef and steak seasoning. Gently mix and form into 4 patties. Press a small indent in the center of each patty.
Brush both sides of the patties lightly with barbecue sauce.
Place the patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Cook for 6 minutes, flip, then cook for another 5–6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
Add a slice of cheese during the last minute of cooking if desired.
Remove from the air fryer, place on buns, add your favorite toppings, and serve.

Notes

Refrigerate - Cooked burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and in the freezer, may be frozen for up to 2 months.

Burgers can be reheated in the air fryer, on a pan on the stovetop, or in the microwave. If reheating in the air fryer, cook at 350 degrees for 2-3 minutes. If reheating in the microwave, cook on high for 1 minute. It will take about 3 minutes per side over medium heat on the stovetop in a frying pan.

For juicy burgers, don’t overmix the meat when forming patties.
Cook time may vary depending on the thickness of your burgers and your air fryer model.
Always use a meat thermometer—160°F is the sweet spot.
Let burgers rest for a minute before serving to keep them nice and juicy.

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