Air Fryer Burgers make for an incredibly easy and fast dinner. With my hamburger seasoning and just 10 minutes, you can have perfect moist and delicious burgers!
Our kids absolutely love hamburgers for dinner. I’m pretty sure it is because I have a recipe for amazing hamburger seasoning that makes burgers anything but boring. We eat burgers about once a week during our busy summers.
But now we (and you!) can have delicious burgers anytime with this great recipe for burgers in the air fryer. Mixing up the burgers takes just about five minutes, and with only five minutes of cook time, you have a fast easy dinner that can’t be beat!
The spice mixture made this a very tasty burger. Air frying made preparation very easy. Enjoyed by all! This will be a regular. Thanks
How to Cook Burgers in the Air Fryer
Here is a brief overview of how easy it is to make burgers in the air fryer. For the full recipe including all measurements, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Preheat the air fryer. This is an important step any time you are cooking with your air fryer.
- Combine the ground beef with the seasonings. Mix together with clean hands.
- Make patties. Form four equal burger patties with the seasoned ground beef.
- Cook the burgers. Add the patties to the air fryer and cook for five minutes or until desired doneness.
Burger Seasoning
This Homemade Hamburger Seasoning is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand and will last in an airtight container in your pantry for six months. It gives your air fryer hamburgers the best flavor! Skip the store-bought hamburger seasoning and make your own blend!
I give measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post to make enough burger seasoning for one pound of beef, or you can make a big batch to keep on hand for all of your grilling recipes.
Hamburger Seasoning
How Long to Cook Hamburgers in The Air Fryer
A key to the short cooking time of these air fryer hamburgers is to preheat your air fryer while you make the patties. Start with cooking your burgers for six to eight minutes, and then add time until they reach your desired doneness. Please note that the USDA recommends cooking hamburger until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. I love using our instant read thermometer that can be left in the meat while it cooks for this recipe.
Instant Read Thermometer
Tips and Tricks
- If you want to make a cheeseburger, add a slice of your favorite cheese to the burger for the final minute of cooking so it can melt.
- Toppings ideas: Cooked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and your favorite burger condiment. BBQ Sauce, ketchup, mustard, or Garlic Aioli would all be delicious!
- Butter and then toast your hamburger buns in the air fryer for just a minute or two before building your burger.
Make Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
If your family prefers turkey burgers, swap the ground beef for ground turkey! My hamburger seasoning is delicious with ground turkey. Keep in mind that ground turkey should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
FAQ
Yes, add 5-10 extra minutes to the cooking time and use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
The key is to keep the burgers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. So if you can fit more than four, great! If not, cook them in batches.
Storing and Reheating Leftover Burgers
Store any leftover burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat the burgers in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for three to five minutes, or until heated through.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Burgers
If you make this air fryer burger recipe or any of my other recipes, leave a comment and let me know what you think!
Air Fryer Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
Hamburger Seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon paprika
- 3/4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- dash cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- While the air fryer is preheating, combine the ground beef with the seasonings (alternatively, make a big batch of Hamburger Seasoning and add 1 tablespoon to the meat).1 pound ground beef, 3/4 teaspoon paprika, 3/4 teaspoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, dash cayenne pepper
- Divide the meat into 4 equal patties.
Ettore says
The spice mixture made this a very tasty burger. Air frying made preparation very easy. Enjoyed by all! This will be a regular. Thanks
I’m so glad to hear it!
Gerri says
Lisa I have an air fryer oven what would be the directions using the air fryer oven
Hi Gerri! I don’t have experience with air fryer ovens. There are a few guides out there for converting recipes.