Air Fryer Hamburgers
These juicy, flavorful air fryer hamburgers are a total weeknight win. With minimal prep and big taste, they cook up perfectly in just minutes. Pile on your favorite toppings and serve with fries or a fresh salad — it’s a dinner the whole family will look forward to.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80% or 85% lean works best for juicy burgers
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder for subtle flavor
- ½ teaspoon onion powder to enhance the savory taste
- ½ teaspoon salt or adjust to your liking
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper for a mild kick
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce optional but adds depth
- 4 hamburger buns any style you prefer for serving
- cheese lettuce, tomato, or your favorite toppings for serving as desired
Instructions
- Place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the meat. Add the Worcestershire sauce if using.
- Gently mix the seasonings into the beef using your hands, just until combined - avoid overmixing to keep the burgers tender.
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F for 5 minutes.
- While it preheats, divide the beef into 4 equal portions and shape each one into a patty about ½ inch thick. Press two fingers into the center of each patty to make a small indentation - this helps prevent them from puffing up during cooking. Lay the patties on a sheet of parchment paper or a plate until ready to cook.
- Once the air fryer is preheated, arrange the burgers in the basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed to avoid overlapping.
- Air fry the burgers at 380°F for 5 minutes. Flip, then cook for another 5-7 minutes until fully cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F.
- To add cheese, place a slice on each cooked burger while still in the basket. Close the air fryer (turned off) for about a minute to melt the cheese.
- Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
You can shape the burger patties and then freeze before cooking. Place a piece of parchment paper between the patties to keep them from sticking together and freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
If cooking frozen burgers, add a few minutes to the cook time. Make sure that they cook through to 160° F in the center.
Nutrition information is an estimate and does not include burger toppings as those will vary.
If cooking frozen burgers, add a few minutes to the cook time. Make sure that they cook through to 160° F in the center.
Nutrition information is an estimate and does not include burger toppings as those will vary.