Air Fryer Burgers (Turkey or Beef)

5 from 2 votes

These air fryer burgers come out so juicy and cook through with no oil necessary! A great way to cook your burgers when you want to keep your kitchen cool.

Prep Time10

Cook Time9

Total Time19

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 321kcal

Author: Denise Bustard

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef see note 1
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon salt
1 large egg
¼ cup breadcrumbs

To serve

4 burger buns
tomatoes
lettuce
mayonnaise

Instructions

Mix- In a bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic, worcestershire, salt and egg. When completely combined, add the breadcrumbs and mix until integrated evenly.
Form patties- Divide the mixture into four, then take ¼ of the mixture into the palm of your hand. Work it into a 3-4 inch diameter circular patty that is of even thickness across. Do not exceed 1 inch in thickness. Repeat until you have four patties.
Cook- Pre-heat the air fryer to 400ºF for at least 5 minutes, then add the burger patties to the basket. Cook for 6 minutes, then flip and cook for another 3 minutes. Check the internal temperature has reached 160°F before removing from the air fryer.
Serve- Serve burger patties on a bun with mayonnaise, tomato slices, lettuce or your favorite burger toppings!

Video

Notes

1- ground turkey may also be used; be sure to avoid extra lean ground turkey or ground turkey breast

2- nutritional information includes 1 pattie and 1 bun; does not include toppings.

Storage

After cooking, patties may be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheating

Cook in a covered frying pan for 3-4 minutes per side, until heated through.

Freezing

Raw patties may be frozen on a baking sheet for 2-3 hours, then transferred to a freezer bag or meal prep container. Separate patties using strips of wax or parchment paper.

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