Air Fryer Burgers

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Air frying burgers is the way to go! Juicy, delicious, and perfectly cooked to your liking every time, Air Fryer Burgers are a quick and easy dinner solution you’re going to love. Enjoy your favorite gourmet burgers in under 20 minutes without firing up the grill!

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• Burgers in the Air Fryer
• Air Fried Hamburgers Ingredients
• Isabel’s Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Hamburger Toppings
• How to Cook Hamburgers in an Air Fryer
• Tips for Air Frying Burgers
• Side Dishes for Burgers
• Easy Air Fryer Recipes
• Recipe
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Burgers in the Air Fryer

I have always thought grilling burgers is the only way to cook a perfect burger, from poached egg burgers to mushroom swiss burgers and even bison burgers.

Then I tried air frying burgers. Oh my gosh. If you haven’t air fried burgers yet and you’re a burger-lover like me, you have to try my recipe – it will change your life!

Of all of the homemade burgers I’ve made, this garlic butter burger in the air fryer is easily in my top 5. It’s juicy, flavorful, and best of all, super easy without any fuss. I have a hard time convincing myself I don’t need burgers for dinner again, with how easy it is to air fry burgers! (Isn’t that craving so hard to ignore?)

Air Fried Hamburgers Ingredients

• Ground Beef: I’m using an 80/20 ground chuck mix for my burgers. Although you can use leaner meat if you like, the level of fat in 80/20 ground chuck is ideal for making a juicy burger.
• Salt: Kosher salt or sea salt flakes is the way to go. Avoid table salt.
• Garlic Powder: This will add a slight garlicky flavor to the patties without any chance of burning in the air fryer.
• Black Pepper: Freshly cracked black pepper tends to taste the best, but you can pre-ground and it will still work perfectly.
• Burger Buns: I personally prefer brioche buns and recommend giving them a try, but you can use your favorite hamburger buns.
• Garlic Butter: I’m making garlic butter burgers in the air fryer using my recipe for garlic compound butter. You can, of course, use any other toppings you prefer, including cheese. I’ll have some notes on that below.

Air Fryer Hamburger Toppings

• Garlic Butter: As stated above, I love making garlic butter spread to top off these burgers. It’s garlicky, herby, and beautifully complements the natural flavor of the beef while adding juiciness from the butter. SO good!
• Cheese: If you want to make air fryer cheeseburgers, feel free to add a slice of cheese to yours. I recommend opening the air fryer basket in the last minute of cook time, placing the cheese over top the patties, then closing the basket to finish cooking. This will melt the cheese without any risk of burning it. Try cheddar, colby jack, swiss, or pepper jack cheese depending on your taste preferences.
• Mushrooms and Onions: If you know me, you know my favorite burger of all time is my mushroom swiss burger. It’s my most popular burger recipe for a reason. You can make it in the air fryer by preparing yourself a batch of caramelized mushrooms and onions ahead of time. They store well, and you can even freeze them!
• Pickled Onions: For a twist with a vinegary kick, try using my recipe for pickled onions to top off these burgers. You can use them to make banh mi inspired burgers with thinly sliced cucumbers, jalapenos, and shredded carrots, or pair them with candied bacon for the most luxurious bacon burger ever.
• Lettuce, Onion, Tomato: The classic pairing. You just can’t beat lettuce, onions, and tomato on a burger. Try pairing it with your favorite cheese and my spicy fry sauce.

These are just a few suggestions. Top your air fryer burgers with your favorite hamburger toppings! I kept mine a simple garlic burger with garlic butter spread, lettuce, and tomato. Avocado is a great choice, too.

Love burgers? Definitely don’t miss out on my Juicy Lucy cheeseburgers.

How to Cook Hamburgers in an Air Fryer

Tips for Air Frying Burgers

• Always preheat your air fryer prior to cooking. This ensures your burgers cook evenly throughout and develop a crispy exterior.
• The cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model, and also the thickness of your burgers. Test out your air fryer, you may need to adjust a minute or two. Air fryers with trays tend to take longer to cook than basket models.
• Everyone loves cheese on their burgers, right? If you’re a cheese lover, add your cheese immediately after the burger comes off the air fryer, or in the last minute of cook time. No sooner than that or it will create a mess!
• Do not overcrowd your air fryer. It is best to air fry in batches so you get the crispy on the outside and soft on the inside perfection we are looking for. I love my 10-Quart Air Fryer for this recipe!
• Any burger recipe you love will work in the air fryer, but keep in mind cook times for other meats such as turkey or chicken will take longer than beef burgers. Always use a meat thermometer to check the temp. Try topping air fryer burgers with BBQ hamburger toppings, or making my wagyu beef burger in the air fryer for a truly gourmet treat!
• You can make my Juicy Turkey Burgers in the air fryer, too! Just increase the cook time for turkey.

Another great choice is a simple green salad or tomato salad. And of course, potato salad is an excellent choice, too! I have Spanish potato salad and German potato salad varieties that go great with this simple burger recipe.

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