Air Fryer Burgers

Name: Air Fryer Burgers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.25 lb (570 g) ground beef (80/20); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 4 burger buns; 4 slices cheddar or American cheese; Lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, to serve; Ketchup, mustard or mayo, to serve

Burgers without firing up a grill or smoking out the kitchen. Seasoned patties, a hot basket and a short cook get you a browned exterior and a juicy center. Toast the buns in the leftover heat.

25 min total
375°F / 190°C
4 servings
15 min prep

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Do not smash thin

Patties about 3/4 inch thick cook evenly. Smash-thin burgers overcook before they brown in most air fryers.

Indent the center

A thumbprint in the middle keeps the patty flat as it cooks so it does not puff into a meatball.

Cheese at the end

Add cheese in the last minute so it melts without sliding off into the drawer.

Air Fryer Burgers

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min · Total 25 min · 4 servings

Air Fryer375°F / 190°C

Basket time10 min

Flip / shakeat 5 min

Tested onCosori 5.8 qt, 1700W

Crowding. Two patties at a time in smaller baskets. Fat renders into the drawer: empty between batches.

Step-by-step instructions

Follow each step in order. Photos show what to look for so the basket finish matches the plate.

Shape

Gently mix beef with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Form 4 patties about 3/4 inch thick. Press a shallow dent in the center of each.
Seasoned burger patties with a center dent

Cook and build

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Arrange patties in a single layer.
Burger patties cooking in the air fryer basket
Cook 5 minutes. Flip and cook 3-5 minutes more to your preferred doneness (160°F / 71°C for well-done ground beef).
Top with cheese and cook 1 minute more to melt. Toast buns in the basket 30-60 seconds if you like.
Build burgers with toppings and condiments. Serve immediately.