Description
Cooking frozen hamburger patties in an air fryer is a quick and easy way to achieve juicy, perfectly cooked burgers with a crispy exterior. This method ensures that your burgers are cooked evenly and retain their flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Frozen hamburger patties (Choose your preferred beef fat content.)
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 4 Cheese slices (optional) (American, cheddar, or your favorite cheese)
- 4 Burger buns (For serving)
- as desired Toppings (optional) (Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, condiments)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Place the frozen hamburger patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Ensure they are not overlapping for even cooking.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on top of each patty to taste.
- Cook the patties for 12-15 minutes, flipping them halfway through. The internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C) for medium doneness.
- If adding cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last 2 minutes of cooking to melt.
- Remove the patties from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Toast the burger buns in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes if desired.
- Assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings and serve.
Notes
- Cooking times may vary based on the thickness of the patties and the specific air fryer model.
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the patties before freezing or adding seasonings to the meat.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 70
Keywords: frozen hamburger patties, air fryer burgers, easy burger recipe, cook frozen burgers air fryer, air fryer hamburger patties