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These air fryer frozen hamburgers are juicy and tender, cook in about 10 minutes, with no thawing necessary.
Who knew how easy cooking frozen burgers in the air fryer could be?! They're an absolute gamechanger for weeknight dinners when you don't have time for the meat to thaw.
You also don't have to worry about heating up the house from baked hamburgers or firing up the grill outside.
Equipment
Buy Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven
This toaster oven air fryer is easy to use and makes cleanup a breeze. It's large enough to cook in big batches, yet compact enough to fit on the countertop.
Ingredients
Cooking burgers in the air fryer is quick and easy! Here's what you'll need:
- Frozen beef burgers: I used grass-fed beef patties from Costco's Kirkland Signature line. They're dairy free, egg free, and gluten free.
- Salt and pepper: You'll want to be generous with seasoning.
- Oil spray: Adding oil spray to the beef patties will help keep them juicy!
Air Fryer Burger Temp and Time
Cook frozen burgers in air fryer at 350°F for about 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through. This ensures that the patty cooks evenly.
Tips for Cooking Hamburgers in Air Fryer
- Don't preheat the air fryer! Doing so could cook the outside of the burger quicker than the inside.
- If you're doubling the recipe or cooking multiple batches, you may need to reduce the cook time by a couple minutes.
- For quick cleanup, line the bottom of your air fryer with aluminum foil.
- Keep a close eye on the burgers, as cooking times may vary depending on what type of air fryer you use.
Best Hamburger Side Dishes
Serve your burger alongside these tasty sides:
- Air fryer frozen green beans
- Air fryer frozen brussels sprouts
- French fries
- Onion rings
- Macaroni salad
- Baked beans
FAQ
Can you cook a frozen hamburger in an air fryer?
Yes! You can cook a delicious, tender, and juicy frozen burger in your air fryer.
How long to cook frozen hamburger in air fryer?
Air fry frozen raw beef patties at 350°F for about 8-10 minutes. At the 5 minute mark, flip the patties.
Exact cook time will depend on the size and thickness of your burgers. You may need to adjust the time depending how you like your meat cooked.
It is best to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be 160°F.
Do you need to flip burger in air fryer?
To make sure your burgers cook evenly, it is recommended to flip once halfway through.
How to air fry hamburgers
To make frozen hamburgers in air fryer, start by spraying each side of the patties with cooking oil. Season generously with salt and pepper and any other burger seasoning you prefer. Air fry until cooked through, about 10 minutes, and enjoy!
What to serve with hamburgers
Serve the patties in a lightly toasted hamburger bun with toppings like lettuce, onion, tomatoes, pickles, ketchup, and mustard.
More Air Fryer Recipes
Try these easy air fried recipes next:
- Air Fryer Ground Beef Flautas
- Easy Air Fryer Tacos
- How to Make Air Fryer Tortilla Chips
- Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Wings
- Vegan Air Fryer Fried Pickles
- Crispy Air Fryer Apple Chips
- Air Fryer Pigs in a Blanket
I hope you love these air fryer hamburgers as much as we do! They're easy to make, customizable, and affordable.
Air Fryer Frozen Hamburgers
Author: Jenna Urben
These air fryer frozen hamburgers are juicy and tender, cook in about 10 minutes, with no thawing necessary.
5 from 42 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Servings 2 burgers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 frozen raw beef patties
- Salt and pepper
- Cooking oil spray
Instructions
Spray both sides of the frozen burger patties with oil. Generously season with salt and pepper.
Prepare the air fryer basket by spraying with cooking oil, then place the burger patties in the basket.
Cook the frozen hamburger patties in the air fryer at 350°F for about 10 minutes, flipping once halfway through. This ensures that the patty cooks evenly.
Once cooked, place the hamburger patties in lightly toasted buns. Add desired toppings and enjoy immediately!
Nutrition
Calories: 231kcalProtein: 17gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 84mgPotassium: 304mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 2mg
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About Jenna Urben
Jenna Urben is the recipe developer, content creator, and storyteller behind The Urben Life. She has over 10 years experience adapting family favorite meals to fit allergy-friendly diets. Join Jenna as she shares delicious dairy-free recipes that are easy to follow with plenty of tips and alternatives.
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Thunter
Great recipeReply
Jenna Urben
Thanks so much, happy to hear that!
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Susie
Oaky!!! This is a game changer for me. My kids ALWAYS want hamburgers but I don't always want to get the grill out and I don't really like cooking them on the stovetop. This was perfect.. the kids gobbled them up and it was so easy.Reply
Jenna Urben
Yes, yes, yes!!! Makes dinnertime a bit easier.
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