Juicy Air Fryer Lamb Burgers
Juicy air fryer lamb burgers infused with garlic, rosemary, and mint for a flavorful, quick weeknight-friendly meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
- Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste
- 3-4 burger buns
- Preferred condiments and toppings
- Olive oil or oil spray, for coating
Instructions
- Prepare the tzatziki sauce by combining yogurt, olive oil, cucumber, mint, dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well and chill.
- In a bowl, combine ground lamb, minced garlic, rosemary, mint, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
- Gently form 3-4 patties, being careful not to overwork the meat. Lightly coat patties with olive oil or spray.
- Season the outside of the patties with additional salt and pepper.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (205°C) for 5 minutes.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place patties in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Serve burgers on buns with tzatziki and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Don't overwork the lamb mixture when forming patties to ensure tenderness.
- Season the outside of the patties generously with salt and pepper before air frying.
- Adjust tzatziki consistency to your preference; a little milk or water can thin it out if needed. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Season the outside of the patties generously with salt and pepper before air frying.
- Adjust tzatziki consistency to your preference; a little milk or water can thin it out if needed. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.