Air fryer burgers are quick and easy to make in less than 30 minutes. Say hello to deliciously juicy burgers and goodbye to grease splatter all over the stove!

Why this recipe works

Air fryer burgers are an excellent option when it’s too chilly outside to grill, or really for whenever you want a juicy burger with minimal mess.

Air fryers are basically mini convection ovens which means you can make just about anything you want in them. From brownies to steak and salmon, there’s no reason not to give burgers a try! The results are juicy, quick, and downright convenient.

This is definitely a great choice for an easy weeknight dinner. It’s featured in my 30 ground beef dinners ready in 30 minutes roundup along with 29 more quick weeknight recipes.

Close up photo of an Air Fryer Burger with the top bun off to the side

Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

BEEF – We use 85/15 ground beef to make our patties, but you can also use 80/20. Both of which offer deliciously juicy results.

ADDITIONS – To our ground beef, we’ll be adding both minced garlic and minced onion for additional flavor. Sauteeing the onion and garlic before incorporating into the beef will ensure they are fully cooked through. If you don’t want to spend the extra few minutes sauteeing the garlic and onion you can opt for their powder variants which can be added along with the salt and pepper.

SEASONING – Salt and pepper keep it nice and classic, but you can easily use your favorite blend of seasonings on the patties. Kick it up a notch and use Cajun seasoning!

How to Make Air Fryer Burgers

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Heat olive oil in a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add minced onion and saute an additional 2-3 minutes.
Place ground beef in a large mixing bowl. Empty the contents of the skillet into the ground beef. Use gloved hands to combine the beef and onion mixture.
Separate ground beef mixture into 4 equal pieces. Form into patties.
Preheat air fryer to 370 F for 2 minutes.
Spray air fryer basket with olive oil cooking spray. Place patties into the air fryer basket and season with salt and pepper.

CHEF’S TIP – To prevent the patties from puffing up while cooking, create an indent with your thumb on top of each patty.
Air fry burgers at 370 F for 6 minutes.
Turn burgers over and season with salt and pepper, then air fryer an additional 6 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions & Expert Tips

Can I add cheese to air fryer burgers?

Yes, absolutely. Add cheese on top of the patties during the last minute of cooking, just enough time to melt the cheese.

How do you store leftover air fryer burgers?

Store any cooled leftovers in an air-tight container kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Rewarm in the air fryer using the reheat function.

How do you stop burgers from puffing up in the air fryer?

To stop burger patties from puffing up, you can use the thumb trick. Create an indent in the center of each hamburger patty and cook as usual.

Can you freeze the burger patties?

Yes, you can freeze these burger patties. To do so, cut squares out of parchment paper and place a burger patty on top of each over a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer to flash-freeze the patties until solid. Once solid, transfer the patties (with the parchment paper) to a large ziptop bag or air-tight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

Four Air Fryer Burgers in an air fryer basket

Serving Suggestions

There are endless toppings you can add to your air fryer burgers such as onion, lettuce, tomato, and pickles all the way to fried eggs, onion rings, crispy onion straws, sliced jalapenos, and sauteed mushrooms.

Condiment toppers include BBQ sauce, mustard, mayo, ketchup, jalapeno ranch, the list goes on and on. Enjoy the burgers warm with a side of chips, french fries, sweet potato fries, a pickle spear, or onion rings.

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