air fryer hamburgers
Classic, juicy air fryer hamburgers with a buttery beef glaze—ready in about 20 minutes. This straightforward method creates a browned crust and a tender center using common pantry ingredients and any basket-style air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 9 mins
- Total Time: 19 mins
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 lb (450 g) 80% lean ground beef
2 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp beef base (e.g., Better Than Bouillon®) or 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Salt, optional (adjust if using a salty beef base)
4 burger buns (optional)
4 slices cheese (optional)
Toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, condiments
Instructions
1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. Divide beef into four equal portions and form into patties about 3/4 inch thick and 4 1/2 inches in diameter; press a shallow indent in the center of each patty.
3. Whisk together melted butter and beef base (or Worcestershire); brush both sides of the patties and season with black pepper.
4. Place patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each.
5. Air fry at 400°F (200°C) for 7 minutes; flip patties and cook an additional 2 minutes for medium doneness (adjust 1–2 minutes for thicker or thinner patties).
6. If adding cheese, turn off the air fryer after cooking, place a slice on each patty, close the drawer, and let residual heat melt the cheese for 30–60 seconds.
7. Remove patties, let rest 2–3 minutes, then assemble burgers with buns and desired toppings.
Notes
Use cold ground beef for more compact patties and less shrinkage.
If your air fryer smokes, add 1–2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the unit to catch drips.
For frozen patties, cook at 380°F (193°C) for 8 minutes, flip, then 4–6 more minutes; check internal temperature.
Adjust times by +/- 1–2 minutes depending on patty thickness and air fryer model.
To prevent doming, press a small thumb indentation into the center of each patty before cooking.
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