Making hamburgers has never been easier than with the Air Fryer! Juicy every time, and done in less than 15 minutes with none of the mess!
The Air fryer is a game changer when it comes to cooking many things, including hamburgers! They cook in hardly any time, make very little mess, and are cooked to perfection every time! Pair these burgers with Air Fryer Frozen French Fries, Air Fryer Corn on the Cob, Ranch Pickles, Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks or Copycat Panera’s Mac and Cheese. So easy to make this delicious creamy pesto pasta salad for the perfect meal!
Let's talk about how to cook the hamburgers in the air fryer- it's easy! I will also include a step-by-step video if you scroll all the way down (above the recipe card).
How to cook Air Fryer Hamburgers:
**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**
- Start by prepping the hamburgers: mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
- This is optional and you can use regular pre-made patties as well.
- Form the beef into 4 equal patties, and press a slight indentation into the center (this will prevent them from getting larger in the center of the burger while cooking).
- Place the hamburger patties into the basket of the Air fryer. Close the air fryer and set it to 380 degrees, and 5 minutes. After the time is up, carefully flip the burgers over. Close and set for 3-5 more minutes. Check doneness after 3 minutes, and add more time as desired.
- Burgers should have an internal temperature of 160 degrees when cooked fully. I like this digital meat thermometer to check the temperature.
- If adding cheese, add the slice of cheese and close the air fryer. Do not add more time, just let them sit for 30 seconds to 1 minute in the air fryer (the left over heat will melt the cheese).
Are Hamburgers healthier in the air fryer? YES!
- Using the air fryer to make hamburgers is great because it saves time, and the air fryer helps drain off the grease while cooking which saves fat and calories.
- When using 95% lean ground beef , these burgers have 136 calories, 4g fat, 1g carb, and 21g protein. Also account for the nutritional information of whatever you serve the burgers on (such as bun) and the toppings.
- Keep these air fryer hamburgers low carb by serving 'no-bun' burgers and place them in a lettuce wrap or low carb tortilla!
- Feel like a salad? Chop this burger up and add it to a Low Carb Big Mac Salad!
How to re-heat hamburgers in the air fryer?
- Add the already cooked burgers to the air fryer. Set to 350 degrees and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until heated through.
How to cook Frozen burger patties in the air fryer:
- Place the frozen patties into the Air fryer. Set the temperature to 400 degrees and cook for 8 minutes. Flip the hamburger patties over and then cook for *5-7 more minutes. Check that internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.
- **Cooking time will vary based off Air Fryer model and thickness of hamburgers.
What toppings are good on Hamburgers?
- A traditional burger with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayonnaise, and mustard is my favorite! I also like using Copycat Chick-fil-A sauce on top of my burger!
- Recreating a Big Mac can be delicious as well - lettuce, onions, pickles, and that yummy Big Mac Sauce (recipe here) - oh, and 2 patties and 3 pieces of bread!
- In-n-Out Sauce can be delicious on top of burgers and fries alike! YUM!
- Add BBQ sauce and Avocado for a delicious healthy burger!
- Make it a Hawaiian style burger and add BBQ sauce, cheese, and grilled pineapple!
- Make some quick Microwave Bacon or Air Fryer Bacon, and add cheddar cheese for a bacon burger - yum!
What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?
There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:
- Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
- COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation
Do you LOVE the air fryer as much as I do?!?! Here are some more AIR FRYER RECIPES for you to try:
- Air Fryer Crispy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts are going to be your new go-to side dish. Only a handful of ingredients and only 132 calories per serving!
- Air fryer bagel bites are cheap, easy, and delicious!Forget frozen bagel bites because making them from scratch has never been easier!
- Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is delicious and healthier than the traditionally fried version. This meal is done in less than 15 minutes, and the chicken is moist and full of flavor!
- Frozen jalapeno poppers in air fryer are the perfect appetizer or snack! It takes less then 10 minutes to get these Air Fryer Frozen Jalapeno Poppers on the table!
- Air Fryer French Fries are easy, healthy, and quick! With a fraction of the oil and no frying, these will be a staple side dish recipe.
- Air Fryer Avocado Fries are creamy and crunchy without any oily mess! With only a handful of ingredients, these are the perfect healthy snack or appetizer!
- Honey Mustard Chicken Strips
- Air Fryer Chicken Legs
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
- Air Fryer Eggplant Parmesan has never been easier : Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, even the biggest meat eater will love this meatless meal!
- Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli are a delicious appetizer or meal. This easy air fryer recipes takes all the guilt away from the toasted ravioli! Done in less than 10 minutes, this recipe is quick and easy!
- Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli is an incredibly easy, quick, and delicious side dish. This lower calorie air fryer option will become a staple side dish!
- Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus has only 2 ingredients and takes a fraction of the typical time, this will be your favorite way to cook asparagus!
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are the perfect healthy alternative to deep frying!
Making hamburgers has never been easier than with the Air Fryer! Juicy every time, and done in less than 15 minutes with none of the mess!
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 TBS Worcestershire sauce
- hamburger buns
- lettuce
- tomatoes
- onions
- cheese
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In a medium bowl, add the ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well using your hands to work everything together.
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Form the beef into 4 equal patties, and press a slight indentation into the center (this will prevent them from getting larger in the center of the burger while cooking).
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Place the hamburgers into the Air Fryer basket. Close and set to 380 degrees, and 5 minutes. After the time is up, carefully flip the burgers over. Close and set for 3-5 more minutes. Check doneness after 3 minutes, and add more time as desired. Internal temperature will read 160 degrees F when fully cooked.
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If adding cheese, add the slice of cheese and close the air fryer. Do not add more time, just let them sit for 30 seconds to 1 minute in the air fryer (the left over heat will melt the cheese).
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Add desired toppings and serve immediately.
Recipe Video
- When using 95% lean ground beef , these burgers have 136 calories, 4g fat, 1g carb, and 21g protein. Also account for the nutritional information of whatever you serve the burgers on (such as bun) and the toppings.
Alicia
These burgers come out juicy every time. My husband likes them a little less done, so I take away a minute and then take his out, then cook mine the extra minute. Great and easy!
Katie
Putting hamburgers in the air fryer is a unique idea! I'll be trying this one for sure.
Eden
Such an easy way to make a burger!! Had no idea I could do this. Thanks for this recipe!
Kristyn
This is the only way to make hamburgers!! So quick & easy!! They turned out perfectly!
Jen
Love how easy this is to make! Thanks for the tip about reheating them in the air fryer too.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This Air Fryer Hamburgers is so pretty! Love the recipe too!
Amanda Livesay
I can't believe how easy these are! And so delicious!
Beth
I can't wait to give this a try! I love my air fryer and I'm so excited to try this!
Catalina
This is something that I must make in my Air Fryer! Thanks for these tips!
Cathy
Such a great idea... clean up is a breeze!
TRBB
TRBB Endorsed.
mitchell988
You state "HAMBURGERS" repeatedly throughout this article but every picture shows a cheeseburger. If it has cheese, then it is NOT a "hamburger" anymore, as you well know. That is a cheeseburger. Nothing ruins a burger more than a nasty slice of vile cheese. That garbage ruins anything it touches. If you are going post cheeseburgers, then change your recipe and title to say so.
Allyson
Hi Mitchell! Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the cheese, I mean bed! The recipe clearly states in the directions that it is OPTIONAL to add cheese or whatever other toppings you desire, I guess reading the recipe is also optional, but would be optimal before making a comment. The recipe is how to make HAMBURGERS in the air fryer, which it also clearly states. Happy Cooking!
pat
alot of us like cheese on ours so glad she put that in
Danny Coons
Love provolone or Swiss on my burger and that makes it it's still a burger but it's just got cheese on it all right that's Good
Rebecca Arbery
Another reason not to keep the air fryer on when adding the (optional) cheese is that the circulating air will make the cheese fly off of the burger and you have melted cheese all over your air fryer and not on your burger. (I may have learned that lesson the hard way with a different kind of air fryer recipe - wasn't a fun clean up)
Keri
These came out great!!
Allyson
So glad they worked out well for you!