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Air Fryer Burgers

These Air Fryer Burgers are seriously the quickest way to make the most delicious, teeth-sinking burgers every time the craving hits! They're macro-friendly, high in protein, a family favorite and make for one of the best easy weeknight dinners!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 367 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Burgers:
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef 96/4*
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 2 tsp yellow mustard
For Assembly:
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices American cheese
  • 1 red onion sliced
  • 1 tomato sliced
  • 1 cup torn green leaf lettuce shredded lettuce, or mixed greens
  • 1 batch special sauce see notes

Instructions

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  1. Add the ground beef, worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder and pepper to a large bowl. Mix the ingredients together with your hands until combined (without overworking the meat).
  2. Divide into four equal parts, about 4-oz. each. Shape into 1/4 - 1/2-inch patties.
  3. Press your thumb into the middle of the burger to create a divot (so it doesn’t puff up in the middle when it cooks). Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes if time allows.
  4. Mix the softened butter and mustard in a small bowl.
  5. Preheat the air fryer to 350°F. Spray basket with cooking spray and place burger patties in a single layer. Cook for 3 minutes.
  6. Flip the burgers and brush with the butter mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes or until desired doneness (see notes below for cooking times). Add cheese the last minute of cooking.
  7. Serve on a bun (or lettuce wrap for lower carb) with red onions, tomato, lettuce and lots of special sauce and eat up! :)

Notes

  • Getting the internal temperature right is the most important part of cooking a burger! Remember, cooking time will vary amongst different air fryers, burger thickness and how you like your burger cooked. The best way to ensure desired doneness is to check your meat with an instant read thermometer. 
  • Getting the internal temperature right is the most important part of cooking a burger!
  • Remember, cooking time will vary amongst different air fryers, burger thickness and how you like your burger cooked. The best way to ensure desired doneness is to check your meat with an instant read thermometer. 
  • Burger Temperature Guide:
  • Other cooking methods:Stovetop: Grease skillet and set to medium heat. When hot, add the burgers and cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes or until burgers are cooked to liking.Grill: Grease grill grates to prevent sticking. Set the grill to medium heat and cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked to liking.
  • Stovetop: Grease skillet and set to medium heat. When hot, add the burgers and cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes or until burgers are cooked to liking.
  • Grill: Grease grill grates to prevent sticking. Set the grill to medium heat and cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked to liking.
  • Ingredient notes: 
  • Ground beef: I know 96/4 beef is too lean for some people (me too sometimes) so just want to say, 90/10 ground beef is still lean and works great here - don't let that deter you from the recipe! 
  • Special sauce: If possible, make sauce in advance and give it time to chill in the fridge. This will allow the flavors to come together more. 24 hours of chill time is great, but if 30 minutes is all you can do, some chill time is better than none! 
  • Nutrition notes: Burger patties, cheese, buns and toppings are all included in nutrition. Everything but the special sauce is included so you can add as much or as little as you wish. Nutrition calculated with Martin's buns and Kraft cheese. 
  • Nutrition notes: Burger patties, cheese, buns and toppings are all included in nutrition. Everything but the
  • special sauce
  • is included so you can add as much or as little as you wish. Nutrition calculated with Martin's buns and Kraft cheese. 
  • Medium-rare: 130-135°F (seared brown outside, pink/red center, slightly firm)
  • Medium: 140-145°F (pink center, firm and springy)
  • Medium-well: 150-155°F (a little pink in the center)
  • Well-done: 160-165°F  (no pink, completely cooked)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cheeseburger assembled* Calories 367kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 27.5g (9%) Protein 33.2g (66%) Fat 13.8g (21%) Saturated Fat 5.2g (26%) Cholesterol 22.3mg (7%) Fiber 1.2g (5%) Sugar 6.9g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 367

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cheeseburger assembled*
Calories 367kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 27.5g 9%
Protein 33.2g 66%
Fat 13.8g 21%
Saturated Fat 5.2g 26%
Cholesterol 22.3mg 7%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Sugar 6.9g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.