Air Fryer Hamburger Patties (Print Version)
Juicy air-fried burgers ready in 22 minutes—perfect for quick 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
# 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 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 Tips:
01 -
- Cooking burgers in the air fryer means way less mess and practically zero cleanup compared to stovetop splatter
- The 8020 beef blend creates these incredibly juicy patties while still being lighter than fried versions
02 -
- That thumb indentation in the center of each patty is the difference between flat restaurantstyle burgers and puffy rounded hockey pucks
- Letting the patties rest for even just 2 minutes after cooking redistributes the juices so every bite stays incredibly moist
03 -
- Never press down on your patties with a spatula while cooking you are literally pressing out all those precious juices
- Toast your buns in the air fryer for just one minute after the patties rest for that perfect crunch factor