These air fryer burgers are easy to make, super quick, juicy, and cleanup is a breeze.<\/em><\/p>\n Burgers are favorite at my house. Most of the time, I like to keep it simple. Beef with simple seasonings, on a toasted bun, topped with slices of tomato, onion, and lettuce.<\/p>\n Lately, my favorite way to make my favorite burger recipe<\/a> is in the air fryer. There\u2019s no tending a grill, no splatter mess from pan frying, and they come out juicy and perfectly cooked.<\/p>\n I am a firm believer in the toasted hamburger bun. I think it creates the perfect foundation for the crispy-on-the-outside-juicy-on-the-inside patty. The condiments sit on the top rather than soaking in to the bun. And the contrast of textures is without compromise.<\/p>\n So, I\u2019m going to suggest that you toast your buns after cooking your burger patties so they are nice and warm. It\u2019s easy with the air fryer. Melt some butter, brush it on to the split-side of the buns, place them in the air fryer basket and cook for about 3 minutes depending upon your desired toastiness. <\/p>\n If you prefer to use the broiler, place the prepared buns on rimmed baking sheet split side up. Cook under the broiler for 30 seconds. Keep an eye on these. They can go from a beautiful golden brown, to sad burnt buns in seconds.<\/p>\n For the ground beef, I like ground chuck with an 80\/20 mix. The fat adds the perfect amount of flavor and keeps the burgers juicy.<\/p>\n If a 90\/10 mix is all you can find, you can add a tablespoon of olive oil to the meat mixture.<\/p>\n For this recipe, I like to use a seasoned salt like Lawry\u2019s. Garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper round out the spices in the burger keeping it simple which allows the flavor of the beef to be the star.<\/p>\n Place the beef in a large bowl and sprinkle the seasonings evenly over the beef. Using a fork or your hands, work the seasoning through the meat quickly keeping the mixture fairly fluffy.\u00a0Don\u2019t over mix.<\/strong>\u00a0Over-mixing meat will result in a tough, dry patty. And no-one likes a tough, dry hamburger patty.<\/p>\n Once the seasonings have been dispersed through the mixture, divide it into 6 equal portions (8 if you prefer 1\/4 pound patties). I like to use a\u00a0kitchen scale<\/a>. Since they are all the same size, I\u2019m confident they\u2019ll cook evenly.<\/p>\n Roll each of the portions into a loose ball and then flatten into a disc. I like to make them about 4-inches in diameter which is generally a bit larger than the hamburger buns. Using your fingers, create a dimple in the center of the burger. This will help with shrinkage and reduce the chances that the burger will bulge in the center.<\/p>\n If the patties became a little less round or the edges cracked when you created the dimple, use the palm of your hand to smooth the edges and push the patty back into shape.<\/p>\n Once the patties are formed, place them in the basket of the air fryer making sure they aren\u2019t crowded. I can fit 4 patties in my\u00a0Power Fryer XL 5.3 quart air fryer<\/a>. You may find that you need to work in batches as well.<\/p>\n I like my burger medium, so I cook the patties at 375\u02daF for 3 \u2013 4 minutes per side. I check the internal temperature with an\u00a0instant read thermometer<\/a>\u00a0to make sure that the temperature is 160\u02daF. You may need to adjust the cooking time depending upon your desired doneness.<\/p>\n If you are cooking in batches, transfer the hamburger patties to a rimmed baking sheet and keep warm in a pre-heated 180\u02daF oven.<\/p>\n I\u2019m kind of a burger purist. I don\u2019t think you need a whole lot of side dishes. Topped with slices of tomato, onions, and a lettuce leaf or two, maybe a slice of cheese, with a pickle spear on the plate and I\u2019m a happy camper. Want a fabulous condiment? Try my Burger Sauce recipe<\/a> or this Easy Sriracha Mayo<\/a>!<\/p>\n But, if you really feel the need to serve some sides, you might want to try\u00a0french fries\u00a0or\u00a0microwaved corn on the cob<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Burger](\"https:\/\/cookthestory.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Air-Fryer-Burgers-660x990-1.jpg\" "\\"Air")
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