Air Fryer Hamburgers

air fryer burgers with lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion and pickles.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 18

Servings: burgers

Calories: 521kcal

Author: Quynh Nguyen

Skip the grill and make juicy, flavorful hamburgers right in your air fryer! These air fryer burgers are seasoned simply with pantry spices and cook in under 10 minutes. Top with your favorite cheese and serve on a toasted bun with all your favorite fixings. Perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving a homemade burger fast.

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef (80/20 recommended for juiciness)
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon liquid smoke (optional for grill flavor)
4 hamburger buns
sliced cheese of choice (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer. Set your air fryer to 375°F.
Make the Patties. In a bowl, gently mix ground beef, onion powder, salt, pepper, and liquid smoke. Don’t overmix. Divide into 4 portions and form into round patties. Lightly press a shallow indent in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent shrinkage.
Air Fry. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place the patties in a single layer (don’t overcrowd). Air fry for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3–5 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 160°F.
Add Cheese (Optional). If using cheese, place a slice on top of each patty during the last 30 seconds of cooking to let it melt.
Assemble and Serve. Serve hot on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Use 80/20 beef for the best balance of flavor and moisture.
Don't overwork the meat—light handling keeps the burgers tender.
Indent the patties in the center with your thumb so they cook evenly.
Cheese it right: Add cheese after the final flip, just for 30 seconds.
Check doneness with a meat thermometer—160°F is the safe internal temp for ground beef.

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