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    You are here: Home / Recipes / Airfryer / Frozen Burgers in an Air Fryer

    Frozen Burgers in an Air Fryer

    Posted: Dec 30, 2021 Last Modified: Apr 18, 2022 by Carmy · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    You will not believe how easy it is to make frozen burgers in an air fryer. All you do is place it into the air fryer basket and you’re good to go! Frozen hamburgers in an air fryer is a no-fuss, no-muss recipe that anyone can make.

    You might be wondering “air fryer frozen burger?!?!?!” I’m sure H’s eye is twitching as he thinks about our beautiful new grill but the process of cooking frozen hamburger patties in air fryer is so effortless and quick. Plus, if the stovetop is in use or I just cleaned it and don’t want to deal with oil splatting, the air fryer is a great alternative.

    An air fryer burger from frozen with toppings on a serving board.

    Why You’ll Love Making Frozen Burgers in an Air Fryer

    • Cleaning up is easy since there’s no oil splattering all over compared to cooking frozen hamburgers patties on the stovetop.
    • I don’t have to watch the stove. I feel much more comfortable walking away from the air fryer than I do with a pan on an open flame!
    • It’s effortless. You just put the frozen hamburger patty in and let it be. The air fryer basket just goes straight into the dishwasher when done!
    My Recommendation
    This is the air fryer I use. I love how large this air fryer is! It can fit a whole chicken or 2 bags of frozen French fries!
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    My Go-To Air fryer

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    A stack of frozen burger patties.
    • frozen burgers — feel free to use store-bought frozen burgers or make your own. I’ll share how to make your own down below. There’s no need to thaw the frozen hamburger patty when cooking them in the air fryer.
    • buns — my favourite buns to buy at the store are brioche buns but you can make your own as well. I love making my cheddar buns for burgers.
    • cheddar cheese — to make things easier, I use pre-sliced cheese to save myself the time and effort.
    • toppings of your choice — I went with the classics: lettuce, red onions, and bacon. It’s practically the quickest air fryer bacon cheeseburger you’ll ever make from frozen at home!

    How to Make Frozen Burgers in the Air Fryer

    • Two frozen hamburger patties in an air fryer basket.
    • Two hamburger patties cooked in the air fryer basket.
    • Add frozen hamburger patties to the air fryer. Mine fits two patties. It’s ok if they overlap a tiny bit because they’ll shrink.
    • Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark if they’ve overlapped. Increase the cooking time if your frozen patties are thicker.
    • A slice of cheese added to each burger patty.
    • Melted cheese on two burger patties.
    • If adding cheese, place them on top of your patties and air fry for another minute.
    Two air fryer hamburgers with cheese and bacon in a serving tray with fries and ketchup.

    Recipe Tips and Notes

    • Cooked beef burger patties will last in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
    • To tell if the air fryer frozen hamburgers are done, you can use a meat thermometer to ensure the patties are 160°F (71°C).
    • You will have to flip and readjust the patties at the halfway mark if you’ve overlapped some. By the halfway mark, the patties in the air fryer should have shrinked enough that they do not overlap anymore.
    • I like to cook frozen burgers in the air fryer due to the lack of splatter. But if you’re worried about grease causing smoke in the air fryer, add a splash of water to the bottom of your air fryer basket.
    My Recommendation
    This is my go-to meat thermometer for making sure that the internal temperature of my meat is good to go. It’s also magnetic so I have it on my fridge door to save drawer space!
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    The Meat Thermometer I Use!

    How to Make Homemade Frozen Hamburger Patties

    • 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
    • 1 tbsp garlic powder
    • 1 tsp onion powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp pepper
    • In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients with a fork. Avoid overmixing. Then, shape the beef mixture into four patties.
    • Place the patties on a parchment-lined sheet pan and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the patties into a freezer-safe bag or container.
    Two air fryer cheeseburgers in a serving tray with fries and ketchup.

    Topping Ideas

    Here are some of my favourite toppings for my air fryer frozen hamburgers. I don’t put them all on at once though ;) Let me know in the comments down below what your favourite air fryer burgers toppings are!

    • ketchup
    • honey mustard
    • caramelized onions
    • roasted garlic (mash it into a paste and spread it onto the patties or buns)
    • air fryer roasted garlic
    • hummus
    • white bean hummus
    • butter lettuce
    • red onions
    • tomatoes
    • bacon (air fryer bacon)
    Can I put aluminum foil into the air fryer?

    You can but this recipe does not require you to do so. The foil does not allow the air to circulate as well around the frozen burger patties. Foil slows down the cooking process. If you’re worried that the patties will leave a mess in the air fryer, the bottom of the air fryer basket can be lined instead so it doesn’t affect the air flow and catch any drippings from the frozen burgers.

    Do I have to season frozen burgers?

    No, burgers usually come pre-seasoned and if you’re using homemade frozen burgers, you should be adding seasoning to the ground meat before freezing them.

    Do you need to flip burgers in the air fryer?

    I only flip the air fryer burgers if there was overlap when the patties go in the basket.

    An air fryer burger from frozen with toppings on a serving board.

    Frozen Burgers in an Air Fryer

    You will not believe how easy it is to make frozen burgers in an air fryer. All you do is place it into the air fryer basket and you’re good to go! Frozen hamburgers in an air fryer is a no-fuss, no-muss recipe that anyone can make.
    5 from 14 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 10 mins
    Total Time: 15 mins
    Servings: 2 servings

    Ingredients

    • 2 frozen burgers, or more
    • 2 buns
    • 2 slices cheddar cheese, optional
    • toppings, ie lettuce, bacon, red onions, tomatoes, pickles

    Equipment

    • air fryer

    Instructions

    • Add frozen hamburger patties to the air fryer. Mine fits two patties. It’s ok if they overlap a tiny bit because they’ll shrink.
    • Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark if they’ve overlapped. Increase the cooking time if your frozen patties are thicker.
    • If adding cheese, place them on top of your patties and air fry for another minute.
    Tried this recipe?Did you make this recipe? I’m always so happy to hear about it! I’d love to see how it turned out. Tag me at @CarmysHungry on Instagram so I can see it! If you enjoyed the recipe, I’d really appreciate a comment with a 5 star rating! ♥

    Nutrition Per Serving

    Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 386mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 4mg
    Author: Carmy
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American

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    Comments

    1. Julie

      January 01, 2022 at 2:51 pm

      5 stars
      Genius idea, I love this!

      Reply
    2. Jerika

      January 01, 2022 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      I’m so excited to make this frozen burgers in an air fryer!:) Never thought of this. Thanks and happy new year!:)

      Reply
    3. nancy

      January 01, 2022 at 6:22 pm

      5 stars
      thanks for this useful info! now i can make burgers anytime!

      Reply
    4. Maggie

      January 01, 2022 at 11:50 pm

      5 stars
      Mmm… I think I just heard my tummy growl. lol. Thank you for making me hungry!

      Reply

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