Making frozen hamburgers in the air fryer is very easy. The air fryer burgers cook quickly and evenly each and every time.
Air fryers are simply revolutionizing the way that we cook in our kitchens. We have previously shared how to make the perfect fresh Air Fryer Hamburger and how to compliment it with frozen Air Fryer French Fries.
There are times when we don't have time to thaw out the burgers before we toss them in the air fryer. That is okay! You can air fry frozen burgers! It works!
CAN YOU COOK A FROZEN HAMBURGER IN AN AIR FRYER
Yes, you can cook a frozen hamburger in an air fryer. This is a question we see almost daily in our air fryer facebook group!
Whether you cook your burger in the frozen or fresh form, it comes out consistently juicy and delicious when made in the air fryer. I appreciate the consistency of how the air fryer cooks. You can cook thin or thick burgers in your air fryer.
How to make Frozen Hamburgers in Air Fryer
- Place your hamburger patty into the basket/tray of your air fryer.
- Cook your air fryer burger for 20 minutes at 350F/176C. At the 10 minute mark (halfway through cooking your hamburger), flip the patty over to ensure that it will cook evenly.
- When the air fryer is done cooking, you can add a slice of cheese and continue cooking for 1 minutes at 350 degrees F to melt the cheese. (optional)
- Remove the hamburger from the air fryer basket and place onto bun.
- Add desired toppings, and enjoy!
HOW LONG DO YOU COOK A FROZEN HAMBURGER PATTY IN AN AIR FRYER?
The average sized frozen burger patty will take about 10 minutes to cook. Cook time will depend on the size of patty you have and how you like your meat cooked.
ARE AIR FRYER BURGERS KETO?
It depends on the burger. You need to check the ingredient labels of all burgers you purchase or all ingredients you purchase to make your burgers. Always, always read the labels to confirm it fits your dietary needs.
WHY DOES MY AIR FRYER SMOKE?
If your air fryer smokes while you are cooking a food where the grease drains, like hamburgers or bacon, you might add a tablespoon or two of water to the inner basket. Other readers have suggested putting a piece of bread between the air fryer baskets to catch the grease.
Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.
Are you gluten-free? Me too! We also have a sister site where EVERYTHING is gluten-free. It is called VegetarianMamma. You can find some awesome dishes there for your Meatless Mondays! Always be sure to read ingredient labels to make sure that the product/ingredients fits your dietary restrictions!
Generally, we make simple enough recipes where you can sub the ingredients. Common subs in our recipes include: Bread = Canyon Bakehouse Bread Crumbs = Ian's GF Bread Crumbs Flour = GF Jules All Purpose GF Flour.
Because our household is mixed between gluten and gluten-free, we have made almost everything on our site both ways. (except some of the frozen foods). If you have any questions, please ask!
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How to make Frozen Hamburgers in Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 burger patties frozen
Instructions
- Place your hamburger patty into the basket/tray of your air fryer.
- Cook your air fryer burger for 20 minutes at 350F/176C. At the 10 minute mark (halfway through cooking your hamburger), flip the patty over to ensure that it will cook evenly.
- When the air fryer is done cooking, you can add a slice of cheese and continue cooking for 1 minutes at 350 degrees F to melt the cheese. (optional)
- Remove the hamburger from the air fryer basket and place onto bun.Add desired toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
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A HUGE thank you for my friend Chrystal for shooting the stacked patty picture. She is an amazing friend and does amazing work. She writes at https://www.glutenfreepalate.com/ and https://www.fourscoreliving.com/. You have GOT to check out the wonderfully creative and delicious recipes she shares!
Carol
How do you keep the cheese on? Every time I have tried the cheese blows every all over!
Cindy
Great question, what I usually do if the cheese seems to fly, then I quickly put the cheese on and put back into the air fryer. But I don't turn it back on, I like the heat that already in there melt it. You can also put a toothpick in it. 🙂
Tom
Wow, I can't believe how easy this was! I never have to thaw a hamburger again!
Cindy
Hi Tom, it is super easy to make frozen hamburger in the air fryer, isn't it? We love the ease of doing this! Glad you did too!
Lucy H
Wow, this is super easy, thanks for sharing this directions. It worked out great for me.
Cindy
You are very welcome Lucy!
Pearl
This worked great for me. Thanks for reaching me how to use my air fryer!
Cindy
Hi Pearl, so glad it worked well for you!