🍔 Hamburgers in the Air Fryer

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: 20–25 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, preferably 80/20
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• 4 burger buns
• 4 slices cheese (optional)
• Lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and your favorite sauces

Instructions

1. Make the patties: Divide the beef into 4 equal portions and gently shape into patties about 1–1½ cm thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty.
2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 190°C (375°F) for 3 minutes.
4. Place the patties in the basket in a single layer.
5. Air fry for 5–6 minutes.
6. Flip and cook for another 5–6 minutes, or until cooked to your preferred doneness. For food safety, ground beef should reach 71°C (160°F) internally.
7. Add cheese during the final 1–2 minutes if making cheeseburgers.
8. Remove the patties and let them rest for 2–3 minutes.
9. Toast the buns in the air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for about 1–2 minutes.
10. Assemble with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.

🔥 Tips for Juicy Burgers

• Don’t overwork the ground beef when forming the patties.
• A little fat in the beef makes a much juicier burger.
• Make the patties slightly wider than the buns because they shrink during cooking.
• Don’t press down on the burgers while they’re cooking—you’ll squeeze out the juices.
• Cooking times vary with patty thickness and air fryer model, so use a meat thermometer for the most reliable result.

Easy topping combo: melted cheddar + lettuce + tomato + red onion + pickles + burger sauce. 🍔