You will not believe how easy it is to make frozen burgers in an air fryer. All you do is place it into the air fryer basket and you’re good to go! Frozen hamburgers in an air fryer is a no-fuss, no-muss recipe that anyone can make.
You might be wondering “air fryer frozen burger?!?!?!” I’m sure H’s eye is twitching as he thinks about our beautiful new grill but the process of cooking frozen hamburger patties in air fryer is so effortless and quick. Plus, if the stovetop is in use or I just cleaned it and don’t want to deal with oil splatting, the air fryer is a great alternative.
Why You’ll Love Making Frozen Burgers in an Air Fryer
- Cleaning up is easy since there’s no oil splattering all over compared to cooking frozen hamburgers on the stovetop.
- I don’t have to watch the stove. I feel much more comfortable walking away from the air fryer than I do with a pan on an open flame!
- It’s effortless. You just put them in and let it be. The air fryer basket just goes straight into the dishwasher when done!
My Recommendation
This is the air fryer I use. I love how large this air fryer is! It can fit a whole chicken or 2 bags of frozen French fries!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Frozen burgers — feel free to use store-bought frozen burgers or make your own. I’ll share how to make your own down below. There’s no need to thaw it if it’s frozen.
- buns — my favourite buns to buy at the store are brioche buns but you can make your own as well. I love making my cheddar buns for burgers.
- cheddar cheese — to make things easier, I use pre-sliced cheese to save myself the time and effort.
- toppings of your choice — I went with the classics: lettuce, red onions, and bacon. It’s practically the quickest air fryer bacon cheeseburger you’ll ever make from frozen at home!
How to Make Frozen Burgers in the Air Fryer
- Add frozen hamburger patties to the air fryer. Mine fits two patties. It’s ok if they overlap a tiny bit because they’ll shrink.
- Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark if they’ve overlapped. Increase the cooking time if your frozen patties are thicker.
- If adding cheese, place them on top of your patties and air fry for another minute.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Cooked beef burger patties will last in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- To tell if the burgers are done, you can use a meat thermometer to ensure the patties are 160°F (71°C).
- You will have to flip and readjust the patties at the halfway mark if you’ve overlapped some. By the halfway mark, the patties should have shrinked enough that they do not overlap anymore.
My Recommendation
This is my go-to meat thermometer for making sure that the internal temperature of my meat is good to go. It’s also magnetic so I have it on my fridge door to save drawer space!
How to Make Homemade Frozen Hamburger Patties
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients with a fork. Avoid overmixing. Then, shape the beef mixture into four patties.
Place the patties on a parchment-lined sheet pan and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the patties into a freezer-safe bag or container.
Topping Ideas
Here are some of my favourite toppings for my turkey burgers. I don’t put them all on at once though 😉
Frozen Burgers in an Air Fryer
You will not believe how easy it is to make frozen burgers in an air fryer. All you do is place it into the air fryer basket and you’re good to go! Frozen hamburgers in an air fryer is a no-fuss, no-muss recipe that anyone can make.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 frozen burgers, or more
- 2 buns
- 2 slices cheddar cheese, optional
- toppings, ie lettuce, bacon, red onions, tomatoes, pickles
Instructions
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Add frozen hamburger patties to the air fryer. Mine fits two patties. It’s ok if they overlap a tiny bit because they’ll shrink.
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Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark if they’ve overlapped. Increase the cooking time if your frozen patties are thicker.
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If adding cheese, place them on top of your patties and air fry for another minute.
Nutrition
Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 4mg
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