Air Fryer Hamburger Patties (Print)

Quick, juicy hamburgers cooked to perfection in the air fryer for an easy weeknight meal.

# What You Need:

→ Meat

01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)

→ Seasonings

02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
04 - 1 tsp garlic powder
05 - 1 tsp onion powder
06 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

→ Optional Add-ins

07 - 2 tbsp breadcrumbs (for extra tenderness, optional)
08 - 1 egg (optional, for binding if using leaner beef)

→ To Serve

09 - 4 hamburger buns
10 - Lettuce leaves
11 - Sliced tomato
12 - Sliced onion
13 - Sliced pickles
14 - Cheese slices (optional)
15 - Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise

# How To Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and optional breadcrumbs and egg if desired. Mix gently until just combined—avoid overmixing for tender patties.
02 - Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty about ¾-inch thick. Use your thumb to make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing.
03 - Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes.
04 - Arrange the patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between them.
05 - Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until patties reach your desired doneness (160°F internal temperature for medium-well).
06 - If using cheese, add a slice to each patty during the last minute of cooking.
07 - Remove patties from the air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes.
08 - Assemble burgers with buns and desired toppings. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The air fryer gives you that restaurant style sear without the mess of a cast iron skillet
  • These burgers cook in about 12 minutes, making them perfect for busy weeknights when you want something substantial but fast
02 -
  • Never press down on the patties with your spatula, you're literally pressing all the delicious juices right out onto the tray
  • The thumb indentation seems counterintuitive but it works, without it your burgers will puff up in the center and your toppings will slide right off
03 -
  • Invest in a good instant read thermometer, it takes all the guesswork out of doneness
  • If your air fryer runs hot, check at 8 minutes and adjust accordingly, every model cooks slightly different

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