Tasty Air Fryer Hamburger Patties (Printable version)

Juicy air fryer burgers ready in 22 minutes for easy weeknight dinners.

# What you'll 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)
08 - 1 egg (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
15 - Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise

# Directions:

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 creates this incredible caramelized crust while keeping the inside ridiculously juicy
  • Cleanup takes literally thirty seconds, so weeknight burger night becomes an actual possibility
  • You get that restaurant style sear without firing up the grill or heating up your kitchen
02 -
  • Never press down on the patties while they cook, you are literally squeezing out all the delicious juices that make burgers great
  • The thumbprint in the center is non negotiable, I learned this the hard way when my first batch turned into mini meatballs
  • Letting them rest for 2 minutes feels like forever when you are hungry but it is the difference between a good burger and an amazing one
03 -
  • Frozen patties work in a pinch, just add 2 to 3 minutes to the cooking time and check the temperature
  • Place a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of your air fryer basket for cleanup that takes seconds

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