Homemade hamburgers should be easy comforting and full of flavor. These juicy air fryer hamburgers deliver all of that without any stress. The air fryer cooks the patties evenly and keeps them tender inside with a beautiful browned surface. You do not need a grill or special tools. Everything comes together quickly which makes this recipe perfect for busy days or relaxed weekend meals.

Ingredients Needed

1 pound ground beef
1 teaspoon salt
1 half teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
4 slices cheddar cheese optional
4 burger buns
Lettuce tomato onion and pickles
Your favorite sauces such as ketchup mayo or mustard

Step by Step Instructions for Juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers

Make the patties

Mix the beef with salt pepper garlic powder onion powder and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into four patties and press a small dent in the center.

Preheat

Heat the air fryer to three hundred eighty degrees Fahrenheit.

Cook

Place patties in the basket. Cook five minutes. Flip. Cook four to six minutes more until done to your liking.

Add cheese

Place a slice of cheese on each patty during the last minute so it melts.

Toast buns

Remove the patties and let them rest. Place the buns cut side up in the air fryer and toast for one minute until lightly crisp. This adds a warm tasty finish to every bite.

Assemble your burgers

Place each patty on a toasted bun. Add lettuce tomato onion pickles and your preferred sauce. Serve right away while everything is warm and juicy.

Tips for Customizing

This recipe is easy to change based on what you enjoy. Add a pinch of smoked paprika for deeper flavor or a little cayenne for heat. If you want extra moisture mix one tablespoon of mayo into the beef before forming the patties. You can also try different cheeses. Pepper jack brings a spicy touch and Swiss adds a mild nutty flavor. For a gourmet twist top the burgers with sautéed mushrooms caramelized onions or a spoonful of steak sauce.

Nutritional Information

A single patty without cheese or toppings contains about two hundred seventy calories. It provides around twenty grams of protein and a balanced amount of fat for a juicy texture. Cheese and sauces will increase the calorie count but also add more flavor. You can use leaner beef to reduce fat although the burgers may be slightly firmer.

Serving Suggestions

These air fryer hamburgers taste great with fries onion rings or a simple green salad. You can set up a topping station so everyone can build their own. For a lighter option wrap the patty in lettuce and serve with roasted vegetables or cucumber salad. They also work well for meal prep since the patties reheat in two minutes and stay juicy.