I whipped up my twist on a cheeseburger using 1 lb ground beef spiced with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Layering American cheese on toasted hamburger buns brushed with melted butter yields these Ground Beef Burgers Air Fryer style that come out crisp without the grill that are irresistible.
I recently experimented with a super easy recipe for Air Fryer Cheeseburgers that really blew my mind. I started with 1 lb of ground beef (80/20 is the best for a juicy patty) and mixed in a 1/2 tsp of salt along with a 1/4 tsp each of black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to really pack on the flavor.
I formed the patties and popped them in the air fryer until they got that perfect crisp and beautifully browned finish, much like those classic homemade burgers in air fryer recipes I’ve seen around. Once done, I laid 4 slices of American cheese on top, letting it melt nicely over each patty, then placed everything on a hamburger bun brushed with 1 tbsp of melted butter.
This method gives you an awesome twist on airfryer hamburger patties that rivals even the best grilled burgers. It’s fast and makes a great snack any time you crave something satisfying!
Why I Like this Recipe
I love how fast and easy it is to throw together these cheeseburgers. I mean, the air fryer really does an awesome job making the patties crispy on the outside while keeping the inside juicy. I’m also a fan of how the melted American cheese just takes the flavor to a whole new level—it’s like the perfect finishing touch. Plus, the toasted buns brushed with butter add that extra bit of comfort food goodness that makes it hard to resist.
Ingredients
- Ground beef gives high quality protein and flavour and the fats help keep burgers juicy.
- Salt boosts the natural flavors in the meat, letting every bite taste balanced.
- Melty cheese adds creamy texture and a classic cheesy flavor that makes burgers epic.
- Buns are soft sources of carbohydrates that help hold the patty together for perfect bite.
- Melted butter brushed over buns gives a rich and crispy touch making every bite yum.
- Garlic and onion powders give a subtle depth, infusing the beef with a savory surprise.
- Black pepper gives a mild heat and aromatic kick that lifts the dish.
Ingredient Quantities
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat content)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 4 slices American cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
How to Make this
1. Preheat your air fryer to 360°F for about 3 minutes while you get everything ready.
2. In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
3. Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal parts and form them into patties about 4 inches wide. Make a small dimple in the center so they cook even.
4. Place the patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they dont touch each other.
5. Air fry the patties for about 8 minutes, flipping them halfway through so they get a nice, crunchy outside.
6. Once they are nearly done, put a slice of American cheese on each patty and let it melt by air frying for another 1-2 minutes.
7. While the burgers finish, brush the hamburger buns with melted butter.
8. In a clean section of the air fryer basket or in a skillet, toast the buns for about 1-2 minutes until they’re lightly browned.
9. Remove both the cheese-topped patties and toasted buns, then assemble your cheeseburger by putting each patty on a bun.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your super fast air fryer cheeseburgers!
Equipment Needed
1. Air fryer with basket
2. Mixing bowl
3. Measuring spoons
4. Tongs or spatula
5. Pastry brush
6. Skillet (if you choose to toast buns outside the air fryer)
FAQ
Air Fryer Cheeseburgers Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- If you dont have ground beef, you could try using ground turkey or chicken. Just be carefull cause leaner meats might need an extra bit of oil so your burger stays juicy.
- If you’re out of regular salt, kosher salt or sea salt works real well instead.
- You can replace American cheese with cheddar slices or even pepper jack if you wanna switch up the flavor.
- If you dont have hamburger buns, brioche buns or a ciabatta roll can be a tasty alternative.
- Instead of butter, melted olive oil or margarine can be a good substitute to brush on your buns.
Pro Tips
1. Be super careful not to overmix your ground beef after adding the seasoning cause if you do, your patties might get tough instead of stay juicy.
2. Try making a small dent in the middle of each patty before cooking so they cook evenly instead of puffing up on the edges.
3. Don’t cram your patties in too close in the air fryer basket; giving them a bit of space will help get that nice crunchy edge on all sides.
4. When toasting the buns, use a clean section of the basket or a separate pan so you dont get all the grease and burnt bits messing up the bun’s flavor.
Air Fryer Cheeseburgers Recipe
I whipped up my twist on a cheeseburger using 1 lb ground beef spiced with salt, pepper, garlic and onion powder. Layering American cheese on toasted hamburger buns brushed with melted butter yields these Ground Beef Burgers Air Fryer style that come out crisp without the grill that are irresistible.
4
servings
503
kcal
Equipment: 1. Air fryer with basket
2. Mixing bowl
3. Measuring spoons
4. Tongs or spatula
5. Pastry brush
6. Skillet (if you choose to toast buns outside the air fryer)
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef (80/20 fat content)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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1/4 tsp onion powder
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4 slices American cheese
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4 hamburger buns
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1 tbsp butter, melted
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F for about 3 minutes while you get everything ready.
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the beef mixture into 4 equal parts and form them into patties about 4 inches wide. Make a small dimple in the center so they cook even.
- Place the patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they dont touch each other.
- Air fry the patties for about 8 minutes, flipping them halfway through so they get a nice, crunchy outside.
- Once they are nearly done, put a slice of American cheese on each patty and let it melt by air frying for another 1-2 minutes.
- While the burgers finish, brush the hamburger buns with melted butter.
- In a clean section of the air fryer basket or in a skillet, toast the buns for about 1-2 minutes until they're lightly browned.
- Remove both the cheese-topped patties and toasted buns, then assemble your cheeseburger by putting each patty on a bun.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your super fast air fryer cheeseburgers!
Notes
- Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 200g
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 503kcal
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Polyunsaturated: 2g
- Monounsaturated: 11g
- Cholesterol: 163mg
- Sodium: 888mg
- Potassium: 410mg
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Vitamin A: 300IU
- Vitamin C: 2mg
- Calcium: 240mg
- Iron: 4mg
