These air fryer burgers are my go-to weeknight dinner. As long as you have a pound of ground beef in the fridge and a bag of buns in the pantry, you can whip these up in 30 minutes or less.
For the air fryer, I have a Cosori Air Fryer Oven Pro II 5.8 QT. And although I love a burger cooked on the grill, the air fryer is a close second. Air fryer burgers come out tender and juicy, and you don’t have to worry about the weather!
If you get a good-quality grass-fed ground beef, you don’t need to add much more than salt and pepper for flavor. That said, I like to add one tablespoon of whatever barbecue sauce we have around. It’s an easy way to add a hint of a salty-smoky-sweetness that doesn’t overpower the beef.
For serving, Trader Joe’s Brioche Buns are our favorite. Soft and buttery, without that chemical aftertaste you sometimes get in store-bought buns. For a lower carb option, try wrapping the patties and your favorite toppings in a large leaf of iceberg, Bibb, or romaine. Lettuce wraps are so crisp and fresh you might not miss the bun!
Looking for some other air fryer favorites? Try our air fryer chicken, salmon cakes, or meatballs marinara.
