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My juicy Air Fryer burgers are ready in less than 20 minutes! Cooking burgers in the air fryer is quick and easy and crispy on the outside! Complete with a garlic butter spread, these are the juiciest burgers you will ever eat! Easy clean-up and perfectly cooked every time.
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Air Fry Burgers
My family loves burger recipes. Whether we're grilling burgers or cooking them in a pan, you just cannot go wrong with a good burger. This is one of the best and easiest burger recipes you will ever make at home. Guaranteed!
What really sets this garlic butter burger apart is that it cooks in the air fryer. If you like your burgers crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, this garlic butter air-fried burger is for you!
If you love my air fryer steak recipe, you will go crazy over this easy burger recipe too.
Burgers in the Air Fryer Ingredients
- ground beef 80/20 mix - How to Defrost Ground Beef
- salt
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- black pepper
- Worcestershire sauce
- burger buns
- garlic butter
How to Cook Burgers in the Air Fryer
- Place ground beef (80/20) in a large bowl, then add salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, with black pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
- Using your hands, mix together the hamburger mixture until it fully combines. Then, separate the mixture into 4 equally-sized balls. Form each ball into a patty.
- Heat air fryer to 360°F. Place the burger patties in the air fryer. Leave plenty of space between each patty. You can do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer oven.
- Cook for 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Serve on a bun and garnish with your favorite burger toppings. If using, top each burger with garlic butter spread.
Try our amazing Burger Seasoning! It is the secret to the most incredible burger!
How Long to Cook Burgers in the Air Fryer
I recommend cooking air fryer burgers at 360°F for 7 minutes on each side. This will give you a medium-rare burger. For burgers that are more cooked-through, add a couple of minutes to the cooking time on each side.
BURGER COOKING CHART
| Doneness | Temperature | Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Rare | 120-125°F | Bright reddish pink throughout |
| Medium-rare | 130-135°F | Pink throughout |
| Medium | 140-145°F | Slightly pink at the center |
| Medium-well | 150-155°F | Mostly brown throughout, with some pink |
| Well-done | 150-155°F | Brown throughout |
For best results whether you like your burgers well done, medium-well, or medium-rare, use a meat thermometer to check for the temperatures below.
Please note, that the USDA advises the minimum safe internal temperature for ground beef is 160°F, or well done. Follow our Burger Temperature chart for more info.
Garlic Butter for Burgers
The garlic butter recipe makes this air fryer burger recipe so juicy and flavorful. Beef and garlic butter are a match made in heaven!
If you've tried our Steak Bites, then you already know! Garlic butter on top is what completes this easy burger recipe.
I love cooking in the air fryer. Two of my favorite recipes to prepare are air fryer pork chops and air fryer turkey breast.
Air Fryer Hamburgers FAQs
Yes, you can make frozen burgers in the air fryer! You will need to cook them for a bit longer, but can cook them straight from frozen patties. Cook for about 8 to 9 minutes on each side. Check the internal temperature, and if they need more time, put them back in for another minute or so.
I highly recommend flipping your burger in the air fryer to ensure the burger is cooked perfectly on each side
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Air Fryer Burgers
Equipment
- Air fryer
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef 80/20 mix
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 4 burger buns
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter optional
See our Beef Temperature Chart for helpful tips on cooking any cut of beef!
Instructions
- Place 1 pound ground beef (80/20) in a large bowl, then add ½ teaspoon each of salt, garlic powder, and onion powder, with ¼ teaspoon black pepper and 1½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
- Using your hands, mix together the hamburger mixture until it fully combines. Then, separate the mixture into 4 equally-sized balls. Form each ball into a patty.
- Heat air fryer to 360°F. Place the burger patties in the air fryer. Leave plenty of space between each patty. You can do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer oven.Cook for 7 minutes on each side for medium-rare. Serve on a bun and garnish with your favorite burger toppings. If using, top each burger with 1 tablespoon garlic butter spread.
Notes
- Add your favorite burger toppings! Lettuce, tomato, onions, and cheese. Try cheddar cheese or another creamy cheese for the best results.
- You can make this recipe using frozen patties. Cook for 8-9 minutes on each side. Add another minute on each side if they need more time according to your desired degree of doneness.
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