These juicy air fryer hamburgers come out perfectly every time. Quick to make and easy to customize, they deliver restaurant-quality flavor without firing up a grill.
Need a fast, reliable burger that hits the mark? The air fryer is an excellent tool for consistent results and short cook times. You can control doneness easily, and the method works with classic or creative toppings.
I often stick with the familiar lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado combo, but caramelized onions or sauerkraut are great when I want something different. Want to be indulgent? Try guacamole, bacon, and melty cheese.
If you already make fries in the air fryer, this recipe pairs perfectly with them for a full, satisfying meal.
Below are the simple ingredients you’ll need for these easy air fryer hamburgers.
Air Fryer Hamburger Ingredients:
Ground Beef: Choose the fat ratio you prefer. For juicy, flavorful burgers use 80/20 or 85/15. For a leaner option, pick 90/10 or 97/3. You can also use ground turkey; if so, cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Soy Sauce: A little soy sauce adds umami and salt. Swap for liquid aminos, tamari, coconut aminos, or 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce if you prefer.
Seasonings: Garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper are all you need for a simple, well-seasoned patty. Feel free to add any favorite spice blends or dry rubs.
Hamburger Buns: Use your preferred buns—gluten-free, brioche, or classic potato rolls all work. For low-carb or grain-free meals, wrap the burger in lettuce instead of a bun.
And don’t forget toppings. Choose from lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, pickles, and cheese, plus sauces like mayo, mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, chipotle mayo, or ranch.
Burger Toppings:
Lettuce
Tomato
Red Onion
Avocado
Pickles
Cheese
Sauces of Choice: Mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, BBQ sauce, chipotle mayo, or ranch.
Classic American cheese works especially well if you want a melt similar to a smash burger, but any melting cheese is delicious.
With ingredients assembled, here’s how to make the burgers in the air fryer.
How to Make Air Fryer Hamburgers:
Combine the ground beef, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently with your hands until everything is evenly distributed.
Divide the mixture into four equal portions and shape into patties about 1/2 inch thick.
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
Place patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 155–160°F for beef.
Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the patty. If adding cheese, place a slice on each patty 1–2 minutes before they finish cooking so it melts.
You can remove patties at 155°F and let them rest; they will finish cooking during the 5–10 minute rest. Serve on toasted buns with your chosen toppings.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days, or freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in the air fryer or microwave.
Tips For Air Fryer Burgers:
Use a meat thermometer to ensure desired doneness and to avoid overcooking. Check the internal temperature after about 8 minutes of total cook time (a few minutes after flipping).
If you prefer medium-rare, reduce the cook time, but be aware the USDA recommends cooking ground beef to 160°F for food safety.
Avoid crowding the basket. Cook in a single layer with space around each patty for the best browning. If your air fryer is small, cook in batches.
How Long to Cook Burgers in Air Fryer:
At 375°F, most burgers take about 8–10 minutes total, or until they reach an internal temperature of at least 155°F. For well-done burgers, aim for 160–165°F.
For ground turkey burgers, cook to 165°F; this typically takes 10–12 minutes at 375°F.
This straightforward method gives juicy burgers quickly without heating a grill or skillet, making it a reliable option for weeknights or meal prep.
Air-fried patties are great for batch cooking and convenient to freeze for future meals.
Serve with your favorite sides for a complete dinner.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Hamburgers:
- Air fryer French fries
- Potato salad
- Crispy baked sweet potato fries
- Air fryer asparagus
- Broccoli salad
- Hawaiian macaroni salad
- Air fryer onion rings
If you like cooking with an air fryer, try other recipes like air fryer salmon, steak bites, or chicken wings for variety.
More Air Fryer Recipes:
- Crispy air fryer salmon
- Air fryer steak bites
- Sesame garlic air fryer salmon bites
- Air fryer cream cheese stuffed mini peppers
- Crispy Mediterranean air fryer chicken thighs
- Air fryer chicken wings
Juicy burgers in minutes.
Air Fryer Hamburgers
Equipment
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Air Fryer
Ingredients
Burger Patties
- 1 pound 80/20 ground beef*
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For Serving:
- 4 burger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Red onion
- Avocado
- Sauces of choice
Instructions
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Combine all patty ingredients in a bowl and mix gently with your hands until evenly combined.
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Form into four equal patties about ½ inch thick.
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Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes.
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Place patties in a single layer and cook 5 minutes. Flip and cook 3–5 more minutes, or until the patties reach 155–160°F. Add cheese 1–2 minutes before the end if desired. Remove at 155°F and let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
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Serve on toasted buns with cheddar, avocado, tomato, thinly sliced red onion, and lettuce.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
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