Juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers
These Air Fryer Hamburgers are juicy, flavorful, and ready in about 10 minutes. The air fryer cooks them quickly and evenly, creating a lightly crisp exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy — no grill required!
Burgers are always in the dinner rotation here. I like to change things up with different types of ground meat, but nothing beats a classic all-American hamburger.
My grilled burgers have been a family favorite for years, but when it’s too hot to fire up the grill, the air fryer is the perfect solution. It cooks burgers quickly and evenly, creating a lightly crisp exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
The first time I tried making these Air Fryer Hamburgers, I wasn’t sure they’d turn out as juicy with that crisp exterior I love — but they exceeded my expectations.
Just like my other air fryer recipes, they come out perfectly every time: flavorful, juicy, and incredibly easy with minimal cleanup.
Why this recipe works
- Air fryer hamburgers are ready in about 10 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
- Juicy inside, lightly crisp outside thanks to air circulation.
- No grill needed, you can make burgers year-round.
- There’s no preheating and clean-up is a breeze.
- Consistent results every time.
Recipe ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to make perfect air fryer hamburgers.
- Ground beef. For the juiciest burgers, use 80–85% lean ground beef. Frozen burgers may be used as well — simply cook through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
- Seasoning. Salt and pepper keeps the flavor simple and classic. You can change things up by using your favorite herbs or seasonings.
- Burger buns and toppings. Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, or your favorites. Don’t forget the homemade burger sauce!
See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.
How to cook hamburgers in the air fryer
These air fryer burgers are incredibly easy to make and require minimal prep.
Pro tip: Divide the beef into even portions and form into patties that are the same size and thickness for even cooking.
See the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Form the ground beef into patties and season both sides with salt and pepper. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer.
- Cook at 360 degrees for 4 minutes, then continue cooking until desired doneness is reached (see temperatures below).
- Let rest for a few minutes, then serve with your favorite toppings.
Burger Doneness Guide
Use a meat thermometer for best results:
- Rare: 125–130°F.
- Medium rare: 130–140°F.
- Medium: 140–150°F.
- Well done: 160–165°F.
Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Hamburgers
- Use 80–85% lean beef for the best balance of flavor and juiciness.
- Form the patties into equal size and thickness for even cooking.
- Avoid pressing the patties while cooking to retain juices.
- Use a thermometer to test for doneness.
- Let burgers rest before serving.
- Add cheese during the last 1–2 minutes of cooking as desired.
Serving suggestions
There are a number of ways to serve these air fried burgers!
- It doesn’t get better than burgers and fries, so try serving with a side of air fryer sweet potato fries.
- Serve in buns, in lettuce wraps or as a salad topped with your favorite burger condiments.
- They’re great for gatherings served with Mexican corn salad, grilled potato salad or broccoli slaw.
- Air fryer hamburgers are fantastic served with healthier sides like baked zucchini chips or Greek salad.
Recipe notes
- Pro tip:Â Cooking time will vary based on patty thickness and air fryer model
- Always check doneness with a thermometer.
- Grass fed beef has great flavor, so I season these air fryer hamburgers simply with salt and pepper. Feel free to change things up with your favorite seasonings!
- Serve with your favorite condiments, buns, or lettuce wraps for a delicious low carb option.
- Frozen burgers can be used — just increase cook time.
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Air Fryer Hamburgers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef I used 85% lean grass fed beef
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Divide the ground beef into (4) equal pieces and form into patties about 3" across and 1/2" thick. Press your thumb into the center (this will help the patties hold their shape), then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Place the burgers in the air fryer basket in an even layer. Cook at 360 degrees for 4 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 3-4 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the center registers 140-150 degrees for medium well doneness.
- Remove the burgers from the air fryer basket and serve with your favorite condiments, lettuce wraps or buns. Enjoy!
Notes
- Pro tip:Â All air fryers vary, so be sure to check for doneness after 4-5 minutes to make sure that your burgers don’t overcook.
- For medium rare burgers, aim for an internal temperature of 130-140 degrees. Â
- Grass fed beef has great flavor, so I season these air fryer hamburgers simply with salt and pepper. Feel free to change things up with your favorite seasonings!
- Serve with your favorite condiments, buns, or lettuce wraps for a delicious low carb option.
- Frozen hamburgers may be used as well — just increase the cooking time around 5 minutes or so and cook until a thermometer inserted into the middle registers 160 degrees.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
