Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of 80/20 ground beef for juicy hamburgers (for 4 servings)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste, but starting with 1/2 teaspoon is a good baseline)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste, suggest starting with 1/4 teaspoon)
Optional toppings and seasonings:
- 1 slice sliced cheese (per burger)
- 1 leaf lettuce (per burger)
- 1–2 slices tomato (per burger)
- 2–3 rings onions (per burger)
- 2–3 slices pickles (per burger)
- 1 tablespoon Ketchup (per burger, adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon mustard (per burger, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F. This is the optimal air fryer temperature for cooking burgers that are juicy inside with a nice crust outside.
- Place the patties in the air fryer basket. Ensure they’re not touching for even airflow and cooking.
- Cook for 6 minutes for medium-rare (burger doneness), 8 minutes for medium, or up to 11 minutes for well-done burgers. These burger cooking temperatures and times are crucial for achieving the perfect doneness.
- Halfway through cooking, open the air fryer and flip the burgers. Flipping burgers in the air fryer ensures they cook evenly on both sides.
- Check the burgers’ internal temperature with a meat thermometer. For medium-rare, look for 130°F to 135°F; medium should be 140°F to 145°F; well-done requires 160°F or higher.
- Once cooked to your preference, let the burgers rest for a few minutes outside the air fryer. This step allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring each bite is moist and flavorful.
Notes
Always let your burgers rest for 2-3 minutes after cooking. This ensures the juices redistribute, making every bite exceptionally juicy and flavorful. Adjust cooking times slightly based on your air fryer model and burger thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hamburger
- Calories: 360 calories
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Air Fryer Hamburgers