Name: Air Fryer Hamburgers Recipe
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef (90/10); 2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce (original); 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 Tbsp. pickle juice; 2 tsp. yellow mustard (or Dijon); 3 Tbsp. plain breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed); 1 ½ Tbsp. burger seasoning (prepared); Cheddar cheese slices (optional); 4 Hamburger buns; Lettuce; Tomatoes; Red onions; Pickles

Description

This Air Fryer Hamburgers recipe delivers juicy, flavorful burgers with the convenience of air frying. Made with a blend of ground beef, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and seasonings, these patties cook quickly and evenly for a perfect medium or well-done burger. Serve with cheese and classic hamburger toppings for an easy, delicious meal in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef (90/10)
2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce (original)
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. pickle juice
2 tsp. yellow mustard (or Dijon)
3 Tbsp. plain breadcrumbs (gluten-free if needed)
1 ½ Tbsp. burger seasoning (prepared)
Cheddar cheese slices (optional)
4 Hamburger buns
Lettuce
Tomatoes
Red onions
Pickles

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Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat a 6-quart air fryer to 370-380°F (188-193°C) for at least 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Prepare the Burger Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pickle juice, mustard, breadcrumbs, and burger seasoning. Mix gently by hand just until combined to avoid tough burgers.
Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions. Squeeze each portion tightly to ensure it sticks together and form patties 4-5 inches in diameter, accounting for shrinkage during cooking. You may use a 4-inch round cookie cutter to shape them neatly.
Arrange in Air Fryer Basket: Place the patties in a single layer inside the preheated air fryer basket, making sure they do not touch to ensure proper air circulation and even cooking.
Cook the Burgers: Air fry the patties for 7 minutes for medium doneness or 8 minutes for well done. Flip the burgers halfway through cooking (after 5 minutes) to brown both sides evenly.
Add Cheese and Serve: Immediately after cooking, top the burgers with cheddar cheese slices if desired. Serve on hamburger buns with your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, and pickles. Enjoy your delicious air fryer burgers!

Notes

Do not overmix meat to keep burgers tender.
For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Adjust cook time based on burger thickness and air fryer model.
Rest burgers for a few minutes after cooking for juicier results.
Optional toppings can be varied to taste.