Air-Fryer Omaha Steak Burgers: Cooking Perfection

Omaha Steaks Burgers are a convenient and tasty meal option, especially when cooked in an air fryer. You can cook them from frozen, without defrosting, and they'll be ready in just 10-12 minutes. The air fryer is a great way to achieve a crispy finish without much grease runoff, thanks to Omaha Steaks Burgers' 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio.

Cooking times and temperatures

Omaha Steaks Burgers take 10-12 minutes to cook in an air fryer, flipping halfway through the cooking time. The USDA recommends that ground beef be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F for a well-done burger with no pink in the centre. For a medium-rare burger, the internal temperature should reach 135°F, and for a medium burger, it should reach 140°F. Remember to remove the burgers from the air fryer 5° before they reach the desired doneness, as the patties will continue to cook when removed from the heat.

If you want to add cheese to your burger, add it during the last minute of air frying to allow it to melt.

Before cooking, you can either thaw the burgers in the refrigerator overnight or use the quick-thaw method (thaw in a bowl of water in packaging or a sealable bag for 30 minutes or until the meat is thawed). Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Remove the burgers from their packaging and pat them dry.

Omaha Steaks also provides air fryer instructions for other products, such as chicken fried steaks, Italian crispy chicken tenders, and coconut shrimp. The cooking times and temperatures vary for these products, so be sure to check their website for specific instructions.

How to defrost Omaha Steaks Burgers

Omaha Steaks Burgers can be cooked in an air fryer in just 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. The USDA recommends that ground beef be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F for a well-done burger, 135°F for medium-rare, and 140°F for medium.

To defrost Omaha Steaks Burgers, you can use one of the following methods:

• Thaw the burgers in the refrigerator overnight. Place the meat on a tray in the refrigerator, leaving the vacuum seal on. This method will take between 12 and 24 hours for a 1-inch or thicker steak. One hour before cooking, place the steaks on a platter at room temperature to allow the meat to cook more evenly.
• Quick-thaw method: place vacuum-sealed burgers in a small bowl filled with cold water for 15-20 minutes until completely defrosted. You can also submerge the burgers in a zip-lock bag in warm water, which will take around 30 minutes.
• Defrost under cold running water while the meat is still in its vacuum-sealed package. This method is ideal for small to medium cuts. For thicker steaks, it will take between 30 and 40 minutes.

It is important to note that you should not thaw Omaha Steaks Burgers at room temperature.

How to make cheeseburgers

To make cheeseburgers using Omaha Steaks Burgers in an air fryer, you don't need to defrost the burgers before cooking. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F. Remove the burgers from their packaging and pat them dry. Place them in the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you want to make cheeseburgers, add the cheese during the last minute of cooking so it melts. The USDA recommends that ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F for a well-done burger with no pink in the centre. For a medium-rare burger, cook to an internal temperature of 135°F, and for a medium burger, cook to 140°F. Remember that the patties will continue to cook when removed from the heat, so take them out 5° before they reach the desired temperature. Remove the burgers from the air fryer and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving with your favourite sides or seasoned fries.

How long to rest the burgers for

Omaha Steaks Burgers take 10-12 minutes to cook in an air fryer, flipping halfway through. The USDA recommends that ground beef be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F for a well-done burger with no pink in the centre. For a medium-rare burger, cook until the internal temperature reaches 135°F, and for a medium burger, cook until the internal temperature reaches 140°F.

It's important to remember that the patties will continue to cook even after being removed from the heat, so take them out 5° before they reach the desired doneness. Once you've removed the burgers from the air fryer, let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. This will ensure that the juices redistribute throughout the burger, making it juicy and flavourful.

If you're cooking from frozen, there's no need to defrost the burgers first. Simply preheat your air fryer to 300°F and cook for the recommended time, flipping halfway through.

For cheeseburgers, add the cheese during the last minute of air frying to allow it to melt.

Other Omaha Steaks products to cook in an air fryer

Omaha Steaks Burgers are easy to cook in an air fryer. You don't need to defrost them before cooking, but you should preheat the air fryer to 375°F. Remove the burgers from their packaging, pat them dry, and place them in the air fryer. For a cheeseburger, add the cheese during the last minute of cooking so it melts. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. The USDA recommends cooking ground beef to an internal temperature of 160°F for a well-done burger. For a medium-rare burger, cook to 135°F, and for a medium burger, cook to 140°F.

Omaha Steaks offers a variety of products that can be cooked in an air fryer, including:

• Italian Crispy Chicken Tenders: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the desired amount of chicken tenders in the fry basket, leaving ½” space between each tender. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
• Coconut Shrimp: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the desired amount of shrimp in the fry basket, leaving ½” space between each shrimp. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
• Chicken Fried Steaks: Preheat the air fryer to 360°F. Place the desired amount of chicken fried steaks in the fry pan basket, leaving ½” between each steak. Cook for 16-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°.
• Potatoes au Gratin: Preheat the air fryer to 300°F. Place the desired amount of potatoes au gratin in the fry pan basket, leaving ½” between each potato. Cook for 25-30 minutes.

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