Description
This Air Fryer Burgers recipe offers a quick and easy way to prepare juicy, flavorful burgers using your air fryer. Seasoned with paprika, onion, garlic, and parsley, these patties cook evenly with a crispy exterior while remaining tender inside. Customize with ketchup or BBQ sauce and optional cheese slices for melty perfection, making a perfect meal in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Burger Patties
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon ground black pepper
For Topping
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (OR BBQ sauce)
- 4 slices cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer on the hottest setting for 5 minutes to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for cooking the burgers evenly.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, dried parsley (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix well but gently to avoid overworking the meat.
- Form Patties: Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal parts. Shape each into a roughly 4½ inch diameter patty. Make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent excessive shrinkage during cooking.
- Prepare Patties for Air Frying: Carefully place the burger patties into the preheated air fryer basket. Lightly brush the top side of each patty with ketchup or BBQ sauce to add flavor and moisture.
- Air Fry the Burgers: Air fry the patties at 370°F for 5 minutes. Then flip each burger, brush the other side with ketchup or BBQ sauce, and continue air frying for an additional 3 to 6 minutes, depending on your desired level of doneness.
- Add Cheese (Optional): If using cheese slices, place them immediately on top of the cooked burger patties. Return the patties to the switched-off air fryer basket and let them sit for 1 to 2 minutes to allow the cheese to melt.
- Serve: Remove the burgers from the air fryer and serve as desired. These burgers pair wonderfully with buns and your favorite burger toppings and condiments.
Notes
- Use fresh ground beef with about 15-20% fat content for juicy burgers.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness of patties and personal preference for doneness.
- The indentation in the patties helps maintain shape and prevents puffing up.
- Cheese melts best if you add it after cooking and let it sit in the residual heat.
- For a smoky flavor, try using BBQ sauce instead of ketchup.
- Clean your air fryer basket after cooking to avoid grease buildup.
