Tasty Air Fryer Hamburger Patties (Print Version)
Juicy beef patties cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a quick, healthier weeknight dinner option.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meat
01 - 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 tsp kosher salt
03 - 1/2 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 (optional)
15 - Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
# How-To Steps:
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 3/4-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 Tips:
01 -
- Cleanup is so minimal youll actually look forward to burger night again
- The juicy, char-like edge texture fools everyone into thinking they came off a grill
- Twenty minutes from raw meat to dinner plate, including prep time
02 -
- Never press down on the patties with your spatula while cooking
- Use a meat thermometer if youre unsure about doneness
03 -
- The thumb indentation is the difference between restaurant style flat burgers and homemade domes
- Room temperature meat cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge