How to Make Air Fryer Hamburgers - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to making delicious, juicy burgers, there's no better way to do it than with an air fryer. This nifty kitchen appliance allows you to cook your burgers to perfection, giving them a crispy outer layer while keeping them moist and tender on the inside. If you're a burger aficionado, you'll love the convenience and speed of making air fryer hamburgers. Plus, you'll be amazed at how much healthier they are compared to the traditional fried burgers.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound 80% lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 tablespoon beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 hamburger patties

  • Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (195 degrees C).
  • Form beef into 4 patties, approximately 3/4 inches thick and 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Make the patties slightly bigger than the buns to allow for shrinkage.
  • Whisk together warm melted butter and beef soup base in a small bowl. Brush lightly onto both sides of patties and season with pepper. Set patties into the air fryer basket. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.
  • Air-fry patties for 7 minutes, flipping halfway through, for medium doneness. For well done, air-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    279 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 871mg
    • Protein: 23g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 286mg