Air Fryer Burgers

thick cheeseburger with sesame seed bun and lettuce, tomato, onion and burger sauce

These easy air fryer cheeseburgers require no cleanup and are made in the air fryer in 10 minutes. Freeze for later or make ahead of time for a quick burger night with the family.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Servings

Calories 527kcal

Author chunkyinkentucky

Equipment

Air fryer

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef 20% fat
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt and pepper to taste
1½ tbsp breadcrumbs
1 medium egg

Burger Dressing

1 tomato large and ripe
1 red onion
lettuce
4 slices cheddar cheese or preferred cheese

Spicy Burger Sauce

½ cup mayo
¼ tsp ground chili powder
1 tbsp Sriracha or hot sauce

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
Season ground beef with salt, pepper in a medium bowl. Add Worcestershire sauce and breadcrumbs. Stir to combine (I like to do it by hand). Refrigerate for 10 minutes for flavors to blend.
Divide the beef mixture into four equal parts directly in the bowl. Form 4 compact balls. Flatten the balls into 3/4-inch patties about 4-1/2 inches across.
Wrap in foil and place in a single layer in the air fryer.
Cook for 10 minutes. Immediately top with cheese, if desired.

Sauce instructions

Make the sauce by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.

Notes

Freezing instructions - cooked beef patties will last in the fridge for 2-3 months. Raw patties will last for longer, about 6 months. Keep each patty separated with parchment paper or wrapped individually in plastic wrap and in an airtight container.

Make-ahead instructions - you can mix the beef with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce and breadcrumbs 2 days prior, keep in the fridge, sealed.

Tip: flatten the center of the patties even more as it helps them to cook evenly and prevents the middle from rising during the cooking process. If you have a burger press/mold available then it will be even easier but the edges will be different, more ‘’flat’’. If you’re looking for round edges, form the patties using your hands.

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