Air-Frying Bubba Burgers: A Quick, Crispy Treat

Bubba Burgers are a quick and easy meal to make in an air fryer. You can use a basket or air fryer oven style, and any of your favourite frozen burgers will work. Place the frozen burgers on a sheet tray and spray both sides with olive oil, before seasoning with salt and black pepper. Once the air fryer is heated, place the burgers in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they are not touching. Cook for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, and add cheese if desired.

How to season Bubba burgers before cooking

To cook Bubba burgers in an air fryer, place the frozen burgers on a sheet tray and spray both sides with olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Once the air fryer is heated, place the burgers into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping or overcrowded. Cook at 370°F for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

To season Bubba burgers before cooking, you can follow the same steps as above. However, as Bubba burgers are hard to season because they are frozen, it is recommended to season one side before flipping it over and seasoning the other side. This will give the seasoning a chance to stick to the burger. You can season the burgers with salt and black pepper, or any other seasonings of your choice.

How long to cook Bubba burgers for

To cook Bubba burgers in an air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 5 minutes. While the air fryer is heating up, place the frozen Bubba burgers on a sheet tray. Spray both sides with olive oil spray and season with salt and black pepper. Once the air fryer is heated, place the frozen burgers into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not touching.

Cook the burgers for 6 minutes, then flip them over and cook for another 4-6 minutes, depending on how well done you like your burgers. If you are using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 160°F for beef Bubba burgers or 165°F for turkey and veggie Bubba burgers.

If you are adding cheese, turn off the air fryer and add a slice of cheese to each burger. Close the basket and let it sit for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

How to cook Bubba burgers from frozen

To cook Bubba burgers from frozen in an air fryer, first preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 5 minutes. While the air fryer is heating up, place the frozen burgers on a sheet tray and spray both sides with olive oil spray. Season with salt and black pepper. Once the air fryer is heated, place the burgers into the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they are not touching.

Cook the burgers for 6 minutes, then flip them over and cook for another 4-6 minutes, depending on how well done you like your burgers. If you are using cheese, add it now. If not, carefully remove the burgers and serve hot.

If you are using a meat thermometer, check for an internal temperature of 160°F for beef Bubba burgers, or 165°F for turkey and veggie Bubba burgers.

What temperature to cook Bubba burgers at

To cook Bubba burgers in an air fryer, preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 5 minutes. While the air fryer is heating up, place the frozen Bubba burgers on a sheet tray. Spray both sides with olive oil spray and season with salt and black pepper. Once the air fryer is heated, place the frozen burgers, not touching, into the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Cook the burgers at 370°F for 6 minutes. Then, flip them over and cook for another 4-6 minutes, depending on how well done you like your burgers. The internal temperature should reach 160°F for beef Bubba burgers. If you are cooking turkey or veggie Bubba burgers, the internal temperature should reach 165°F.

If you are adding cheese, turn off the air fryer and add a slice of cheese to each burger. Close the basket and let it sit for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

How to add cheese to Bubba burgers

To cook Bubba burgers in an air fryer, first preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 5 minutes. While the air fryer is heating up, place the frozen Bubba burgers on a sheet tray. Spray both sides with olive oil spray and season with salt and black pepper. Once the air fryer is heated, place the frozen burgers, not touching, into the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Cook the burgers for 6 minutes, then flip them over and cook for another 4-6 minutes, depending on how well done you like your burgers. If you want to add cheese, turn off the air fryer and add a slice of cheese to each burger. Close the basket and let it sit for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

To add cheese to Bubba burgers, you can try a variety of different cheeses. For example, pepper jack cheese with salsa, pickled jalapenos, shredded lettuce and lime crema (sour cream + lime juice) will add a spicy Southwestern kick to your burger. You could also try brie, which goes well with bacon, or gruyere, which has a slightly sweet and salty flavour. If you're making a turkey burger, try an herbed goat cheese with cooked spinach.

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