Juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers (Doneness Chart!)
These air fryer hamburgers come out juicy and full of flavor every time with just 2 ingredients. The Montreal steak seasoning gives the patties tons of flavor while the air fryer cooks them evenly in minutes, no grill required. Make a small indent in each patty, flip once, and burger night is on the table in 12 minutes flat!
Servings: 4 hamburgers
Calories: 438kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef 80/20
- 2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning
For Serving
- 4 Hamburger buns
- Your other favorite toppings
Instructions
- Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F and allow it to preheat empty for a few minutes
- In a medium mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef and Montreal steak spice. Avoid overworking the meat to keep the burgers tender.
- Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal parts. Form each part into a patty about 3/4 - 1 inch thick by pressing it down with a plate. Using your thumb, make a small indent at the center of each burger patty. This will prevent the burger from puffing up during cooking.
- Place the patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook them for 7-8 minutes for medium-rare burgers, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.
- Remove the burgers from the air fryer and let them rest. This will allow the juices to redistribute. Serve your juicy burger patties on buns or lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings!
Video
Notes
Pour 1/2 cup of water or a piece of bread in the bottom of the preheated air fryer, beneath the basket, to help reduce smoke during cooking. Thicker hamburgers may take longer to cook if not pressed down properly.
If making cheeseburgers, place a piece of cheese on each burger in the air fryer, turn the air fryer off, and let the burgers sit for 1 to 2 minutes until melted. Leftovers keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
Doneness chart:
- Rare (125°F): 6-7 min
- Medium rare (130-135°F): 7-8 min
- Medium (140-145°F): 9-10 min
- Medium well (150-155°F): 10-11 min
- Well done (160°F+): 11-13 min
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 595mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g