Air Fryer Hamburgers
Juicy seasoned beef patties cook quickly in the air fryer, then are finished with melted cheese and tucked into toasted buns for an easy weeknight burger.
Prep: 10 min · Cook: 10 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 4 cheese slices
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 1 medium tomato
- 0.5 cup pickles
Cooking instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes. Divide the ground beef into 4 equal portions and gently shape each into a patty about 1/2 inch thick. Season both sides with the salt and pepper. (about 5 min) — 375°F
- Place the patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving space between them. Air-fry for 4 to 5 minutes. (about 5 min) — 375°F
- Flip the patties and air-fry for another 4 to 5 minutes, until the centers reach 160°F on an instant-read thermometer. (about 5 min) — 375°F
- Top each patty with a cheese slice and air-fry for 1 minute, until melted. Toast the buns in the air fryer for 1 to 2 minutes if desired. (about 2 min) — 375°F
- Serve the cheeseburgers on the buns with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. (about 1 min)