Cody Casey
Air fryers are a great way to cook burgers, but the number of burgers you can cook at once depends on the size of your air fryer. You can make four equally-sized burgers, but you may need to cook them in batches. It's easy to clean up and you can even toast the buns in the air fryer, too.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Number of burgers | 4 |
| Thickness | 3/4 inches |
| Diameter | 4 1/2 inches |
| Cooking time | 10-12 minutes |
| Cheese | Optional, add for the last 1-2 minutes |
| Buns | Toast in the air fryer |
What You'll Learn
How long to cook burgers in an air fryer
The number of burgers you can cook in an air fryer depends on the size of your air fryer. You can only cook a few at a time, so it's not ideal for a big barbecue.
To cook burgers in an air fryer, form the beef into four equally-sized patties, approximately 3/4 inches thick and 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Make the patties slightly bigger than the buns to allow for shrinkage. For a standard 1-inch thick burger, cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you prefer your burgers thicker, increase the cooking time slightly.
You can add cheese to the burgers and fry for another 1-2 minutes until melted. You can also toast the buns in the air fryer for a minute or two.
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How to make juicy burgers in an air fryer
You can make juicy burgers in an air fryer in just a few minutes. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you can make around four burgers at once. Form your beef into equally-sized patties, approximately 3/4 inches thick and 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Make the patties slightly bigger than the buns to allow for shrinkage. For a standard 1-inch thick burger, cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you prefer your burgers thicker, you might need to increase the cooking time slightly. For perfectly evenly cooked burgers, press your thumb into the centre of each patty so it doesn't swell during cooking. You can also brush the patties with a mixture of warm melted butter and beef soup base, and season with pepper. Once the burgers are cooked, you can add some cheese and fry for another 1-2 minutes. You can also toast the buns in the air fryer.
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How to make cheeseburgers in an air fryer
You can make four cheeseburgers in an air fryer. Here is how to do it:
First, form your beef into four patties, each about 3/4 inches thick and 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Make the patties slightly bigger than the buns to allow for shrinkage. Then, whisk together some warm melted butter and beef soup base in a small bowl. Brush this mixture lightly onto both sides of the patties and season with pepper.
Place the patties in the air fryer and cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process to ensure even cooking. If you prefer your burgers thicker, you might need to increase the cooking time slightly.
Once the burgers are cooked, add some cheese to the top of each patty and fry for another 1-2 minutes until the cheese is perfectly melted. If you like, you can also add your burger buns to the air fryer and toast them for a minute or two.
Air Fryer cheeseburgers are super easy and quick to make, and cleanup is a breeze! They're a great option for a quick and tasty meal.
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How to make sure burgers don't swell in the centre during cooking
You can make four burgers in an air fryer. To make sure they don't swell in the centre during cooking, press your thumb into the centre of each patty before cooking. You should also make the patties slightly bigger than the buns to allow for shrinkage. For a standard 1-inch thick burger, cook for about 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you prefer your burgers thicker, you might need to increase the cooking time.
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How to toast burger buns in an air fryer
You can toast burger buns in an air fryer in a minute or two. It's a good idea to put them in the air fryer at an angle so they fit, and they will still toast fine.
To make burgers in an air fryer, form the beef into four patties, approximately 3/4 inches thick and 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Make the patties slightly bigger than the buns to allow for shrinkage. Whisk together warm melted butter and beef soup base in a small bowl. Brush lightly onto both sides of the patties and season with pepper.
For a standard 1-inch thick burger, you should cook them for about 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process to ensure even cooking. If you prefer your burgers thicker, you might need to increase the cooking time slightly.
For perfectly evenly cooked burgers, press your thumb into the centre of each patty so it doesn't swell in the centre during cooking.
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Frequently asked questions
This depends on the size of your air fryer, but you can usually only cook a few burgers at once.
For a standard 1-inch thick burger, you should cook them for about 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking process.
Yes, you can toast your buns in the air fryer for a minute or two.
Yes, you can add cheese to your burgers and fry them for another 1-2 minutes.
You can make four equally sized patties.
