Air Fryer Hamburger Patties (Printer-friendly)

Juicy, flavorful patties cooked to perfection in the air fryer for a quick and healthier weeknight meal.

# 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, optional)
08 - 1 egg (optional, 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

# 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 -
  • You will get restaurant quality results in about 20 minutes from start to finish
  • The air fryer creates this incredible crust while keeping the inside impossibly juicy
  • Cleanup consists of exactly one basket and a pair of tongs
02 -
  • Never press down on the patties while they cook or you will lose all those precious juices
  • The thumb trick in the center really works, the patties puff up while cooking and end up perfectly flat
  • Investing in a simple meat thermometer takes all the guesswork out of doneness
03 -
  • Line your air fryer basket with parchment for easier cleanup, just cut slits in it for airflow
  • Letting the formed patties chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before cooking helps them hold their shape

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