Juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers
It doesn’t get better than a juicy burger, and these Air Fryer Hamburgers make them even easier to make! They’re crisp, juicy and ready in about 10 minutes, and there’s no need to tend the grill or clean up a messy stove top!
Burgers are almost always in the weekly dinner rotation here. I like to change things up with turkey and chicken burgers, but my family’s favorite is the all American hamburger.
My grilled burgers have been a family favorite for years, but sometimes it gets really hot outside and I can’t fathom firing up the grill.
A while back I had the idea to try making hamburgers in the air fryer, and obviously it was a success!
I had my doubts about the outcome of these Air Fryer Hamburgers, because I wasn’t sure that they would be juicy and have the crisp crust that I love.
I should’ve known better, because all of my previous air fryer recipes have produced stellar results. This recipe is no different!
If you love ground turkey, be sure to try air fryer turkey burgers as well!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Air fryer hamburgers are crisp, juicy and flavorful, and ready in about 10 minutes.
- This is the easiest way to prepare hamburgers — there’s no need to tend the grill and there are no messy countertops to clean.
- Burgers may be enjoyed traditionally on buns with your favorite condiments or as a lettuce wraps for a low carb option.
Recipe ingredients
All you really need to make hamburgers in the air fryer is ground beef and good old salt and pepper. Everything else is completely optional!
Ingredient notes
- Ground beef. For best results, use grass fed beef as it has more flavor and it’s a sustainable choice. I used 85% lean and the hamburgers were still completely juicy and delicious. Frozen burgers may be used as well — simply cook through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
- Seasoning. Grass fed beef has amazing flavor, so I simply seasoned the hamburgers with sea salt and pepper. You can change things up by using your favorite herbs or seasonings.
- Condiments. These burgers are crafted with brioche buns with ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomato, pickles and red onion, which is how I enjoy them a lot of the time. The ingredients listed are simply suggestions, and you can certainly use your favorite condiments, buns or opt for lettuce wraps to make them gluten-free or low carb.
How to make hamburgers in air fryer
These air fryer hamburgers couldn’t be easier to make. The only ingredient you really need is ground beef, salt and pepper!
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 flip and cook until the internal temperature reaches 140-150 degrees for medium well.
- While the burgers cook, prep your toppings/condiments.
FAQs
All air fryers vary, but 1/4 lb. burgers that are about 1/2″ thick will take roughly 7-8 minutes for a doneness of medium well. Cook for less time if you prefer rare or medium rare burgers, or add time for well done.
Cook air fryer hamburgers at a temperature of 360 degrees so that the burgers don’t cook too quickly, giving the burgers time to brown.
It’s a good idea to flip burgers in an air fryer halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.
To cook your hamburgers to the desired doneness, refer to the temperatures below.
Rare temperature is 125 to 130 degrees F.
Medium rare temperature is 130-140 degrees F.
Medium well temperature is 140-150 degrees F.
Well done temperature is 160-165 degrees F.
Frozen burgers may be cooked in the air fryer as well. Plan to add around 5 minutes to the cooking time and cook through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees.
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 or oven fries by Spend with Pennies.
- 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: 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.
- 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.
More air fryer recipes you’ll love:
- Air fryer bacon
- Air fryer baked potatoes
- Air fryer broccoli
- Air fryer brussels sprouts
- Air fryer chicken breast
- Air fryer chicken wings
- Air fryer corn on the cob
- Air fryer jalapeño poppers
- Air fryer meatballs
- Air fryer mozzarella sticks by Pioneer Woman
- Air fryer pork chops
- Air fryer potato skins
- Air fryer potatoes
- Air fryer salmon
- Air fryer shrimp
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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: 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.
- 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.
