Craving a delicious burger but don’t have time to thaw? The air fryer is your secret weapon for making incredible burgers straight from frozen. This recipe unlocks the potential of your air fryer to deliver perfectly cooked, juicy patties with minimal effort. Forget preheating and long cooking times. Our method for frozen burgers in the air fryer ensures a fantastic meal ready in under 20 minutes, making weeknight dinners a breeze. You’ll achieve that satisfying char and moist interior every single time.
Viral Frozen Burgers in the Air Fryer!
Craving a delicious burger but don’t have time to thaw? The air fryer is your secret weapon for making incredible burgers straight from frozen. This recipe unlocks the potential of your air fryer to deliver perfectly cooked, juicy patties with minimal effort. Forget preheating and long cooking times. Our method for frozen burgers in the air fryer ensures a fantastic meal ready in under 20 minutes, making weeknight dinners a breeze. You’ll achieve that satisfying char and moist interior every sin
Ingredients
Method
- Spray both sides of frozen burger patties with oil. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place the patties in the basket in a single layer. Cook in batches if needed.
- For 1/4 lb. frozen burger patties: Air Fry at 360°F/180°C for a total of about 8-12 minutes. After the first 6 minutes flip the patties and continue to Air Frying at 360°F/180°C for another 2-6 minutes or until it’s cooked to your preferred doneness. The internal temperature should be 160°F/71°C.
- For 1/3 lb. frozen burger patties: Air Fry at 360°F/180°C for a total of about 12-16 minutes. After the first 10 minutes flip the patties and continue to Air Frying at 360°F/180°C for another 2-6 minutes or until it’s cooked to your preferred doneness. The internal temperature should be 160°F/71°C.
- For Cheeseburgers: add the slices of cheese on top of the cooked patties. Air fry at 360°F/180°C for about 30 seconds to 1 minute to melt the cheese.
- Cover the patties and let rest for 3 minutes. Warm the buns in the air fryer at 380°F/193°C for about 3 minutes while patties are resting. Serve on buns, topped with your favorite burger toppings.
Notes
– Use good quality frozen beef patties for the best flavor.
– Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
– Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model and patty thickness.
– Ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for safety. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
– Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
– Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model and patty thickness.
– Ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for safety. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
Pro tips
- Use good quality frozen beef patties for the best flavor.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Adjust cooking time based on your air fryer model and patty thickness.
- Ensure internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) for safety.
Enjoy these effortless, delicious frozen burgers made in the air fryer. Serve them up with your favorite toppings and buns for a complete meal!
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