How to Cook Burgers in the Air Fryer
- by Omaha Steaks
- Last updated May 11, 2023
Are you craving a mouthwatering burger? Cooking burgers in the air fryer is a foolproof and fast way to satisfy your craving. In just under 15 minutes you will have a quick and juicy burger and a delicious family meal.
How to Cook Burgers in the Air Fryer
Follow our video and simple steps for the best air fried hamburgers.
1. Thaw Burgers Completely
Our all-beef patties arrive frozen and individually vacuum-sealed. Defrost by placing in the refrigerator overnight or use the quick-thaw method. Place sealed burger patties in cold water for 30 minutes or until completely defrosted.
2. Preheat Air Fryer to 375°F
Preheat your air fryer while you prepare your burger patties.
3. Season Burgers
Pat burgers dry with a paper towel. Lightly oil and season with coarse sea salt and pepper or Omaha Steaks Seasoning.
4. Place on Air Fryer Rack
Place raw, seasoned burgers on a single layer on the air fryer rack. Leave 1 inch between patties to allow the air to circulate and cook your burgers.
5. Cook 10-12 Minutes, Flipping Once
The air fryer cooking time for our 5-6 oz. Omaha Steaks Burgers is just 10-12 minutes flipping halfway through cooking time.
How Do I Know When Burgers are Done?
The USDA recommends that ground beef be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. This will give you a well-done burger with no pink in the center. For a medium-rare burger doneness, cook until internal temperature reaches 135°F, and for a medium burger cook until internal temperature reaches 140°F. Don’t forget the patties will continue to cook when removed from heat, so remove them 5° before they reach the desired doneness.
6. Rest and Serve!
Remove burgers from the air fryer and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving. Serve with your favorite side dishes or seasoned fries for a complete meal.
Topping Ideas for Your Burger:
Create a DIY burger bar by arranging your family’s favorite toppings on a serving platter. Here are some easy ideas and recipes for burger toppings:
- Cheese
- Marinated mushrooms
- Grilled peppers and onions
- Candied bacon
- Quick pickles
- Bourbon caramelized onions
- 4 burger sauce recipes
Tips for Perfect Air Fried Hamburger Patties
How do I ensure the burger is juicy?
The most important thing for ensuring a juicy burger is the meat. Omaha Steaks Burgers have the perfect 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio to keep the patties moist without much grease runoff.
Can I cook frozen burger patties in the air fryer?
Yes. You will need to add additional cooking time and monitor internal temperature for doneness.
When should I add cheese for a cheeseburger?
If you want to a cheeseburger, add the cheese to the burger during the last minute of air frying to allow it to melt.
Air Fryer Burgers
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 5 or 6 oz. Omaha Steaks Burgers
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 2 tsp. Omaha Steaks Seasoning
Instructions
- Thaw burgers in the refrigerator overnight or use quick thaw method (thaw in a bowl of water in packaging or a sealable bag for 30 minutes or until meat is thawed).
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F.
- Remove burgers from the packaging and pat dry. Lightly oil and season liberally.
- Place burgers on air fryer rack or in basket leaving 1 inch between portions.
- Cook 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 135-140°F. Flip once.
- Remove from the air fryer, let rest 2-3 minutes, and serve.
