Air-Fryer Hamburgers: Quick, Easy, And Delicious

Air fryer hamburgers are quick and easy to make. You can cook juicy burgers (or cheeseburgers) in an air fryer in just 15 minutes. To make sure your burgers stay juicy, avoid overworking the meat and make sure not to pack the beef together too tightly. You can also add a cup of water to the bottom of your air fryer basket to prevent smoking.

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C)

Preheating your air fryer is an important step in the process of cooking hamburgers. Set your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to preheat for around 5 minutes. This will ensure your air fryer is at the optimal temperature for cooking your hamburgers.

While your air fryer is preheating, you can prepare your hamburger mixture. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine your ground beef with your chosen seasoning. You could use Montreal steak spice or seasoning, or you could opt for a combination of Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Gently mix the ingredients together, being careful not to overwork the meat as this will keep your burgers tender.

Once your air fryer has preheated, you can then place your burgers in the basket and cook them according to your recipe instructions.

Combine ground beef with seasoning

To make hamburgers in an air fryer, you'll need to combine ground beef with seasoning. This can be done in a medium or large mixing bowl, depending on the amount of meat you're using. It's important not to overwork the meat when you're combining it, as this will keep the burgers tender.

For seasoning, you can use Montreal steak spice or Montreal steak seasoning. You can also add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix the seasoning and beef lightly, being careful not to pack the beef together too tightly.

Once the meat and seasoning are combined, divide the mixture into four equal parts. Form each part into a patty about 3/4 to 1 inch thick by pressing it down with a plate or your hands. You can also use a burger press if you have one. Make a small indent in the centre of each patty with your thumb to prevent the burgers from puffing up during cooking.

Divide the mixture into four equal parts

Once you've combined your ground beef with your chosen seasoning and spices, it's time to divide the mixture into four equal parts. This will ensure that your burgers are all the same size and cook evenly in the air fryer.

To do this, use a medium mixing bowl and gently combine the ground beef with your chosen seasoning. Avoid overworking the meat, as this will keep your burgers tender. Then, divide the mixture into four equal parts. You can use a scale to ensure that each part is the same weight, or you can eyeball it and use your best judgement.

Once you have your four equal parts, it's time to form them into patties. Use your hands to gently press each part into a patty shape, aiming for a thickness of about 3/4 to 1 inch. If you prefer thinner burgers, you can press them down until they are no thicker than 1/2 inch.

Now, it's important to create a small indent in the centre of each burger patty. This can be done by using your thumb to make a slight depression in the middle. This step is crucial because it prevents the burgers from puffing up during cooking, ensuring they stay flat and cook evenly.

After you've formed your patties, you can place them in the preheated air fryer basket and cook them according to your desired level of doneness. Remember to add a slice of cheese during the last minute of cooking if you want a delicious, melty cheeseburger!

Form each part into a patty

To form each part into a patty, divide the meat mixture into four equal parts. Then, form each part into a patty about 3/4 – 1 inch thick by pressing it down with a plate. You can also use your thumb to make a small indent at the centre of each burger patty. This will prevent the burger from puffing up during cooking. Press them down until they are no thicker than 1/2 inch.

Cook for 7-8 minutes

Once your air fryer is preheated, place the burgers in the basket and cook them for 7-8 minutes. You don't need to flip the burgers while they're cooking. If you're adding cheese, place a slice on each burger and cook for an additional minute.

Frequently asked questions