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    Air Fryer Frozen Burgers

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    Making frozen burgers in the air fryer is the easiest way to get some delicious and juicy burgers in the comfort of your own home! Ready in just a few minutes with only minimal cleanup - these are the perfect weeknight dinner for all!

    Making Frozen Burgers in an Air Fryer

    This recipe is:

    • super convenient
    • easy to make
    • only using an air fryer
    • really quick!
    • the easiest way to make delicious burgers at home
    • made without defrosting the burgers
    a hand holding an air fryer burger with a bite taken out of it

    If hunger strikes and you don't want to spend ages in the kitchen, there's only one solution: get the air fryer out!

    Honestly, since I've gotten my Ninja Foodi, there's no week it doesn't get put to good use. It's simply so perfectly convenient to speed up the cooking process,

    What you will love about these Air Fryer Frozen Burgers

    • These burgers are ready in just a few minutes! Juicy, tasty burgers in a blink of an eye - it doesn't get better than this!
    • Making frozen burgers in the air fryer makes for a super easy clean-up! The only equipment you need is your air fryer.
    • No need to fire up the barbecue for the perfect burgers - these burgers can easily be cooked in the comfort of your own home

    Ingredients for these Burgers

    These burgers are super easy to make, all you need is a few ingredients:

    a pack of frozen beyond meat burgers on a white marble table

    Ingredients:

    • Frozen Burger Patties: I've used my favorite frozen burgers from Beyond Meat for this recipe. They're super juicy and delicious and turn out perfectly in the air fryer!
    • Cooking Oil Spray: This is optional and depending on the type and brand of your burgers, you might not need it. If you're unsure, I would recommend adding a little oil spray into the air fryer before placing the burgers inside.

    Equipment:

    • just your Air fryer - that's it! I personally own a Ninja Foodi and use this one for all my air fryer recipes

    How to make Frozen Burgers in an Air Fryer

    Here's how you can make frozen burgers in your air fryer:

    Step 1: Preheat the air fryer

    Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and get your burgers out of the freezer.

    a stack of frozen beyond meat burgers

    Step 2: Place burger into the air fryer

    Place the burgers directly into the air fryer - or use a sheet of aluminum foil for an even easier clean-up. If you're unsure about the burgers sticking to the air fryer or foil, add a few splashes of cooking oil spray.

    two frozen burgers in air fryer basket

    Close the air fryer and let it do its thing!

    Step 3: Cooking time

    After 4 minutes, check onto your burger and give them a quick flip to check the coloring on the bottom. You want your burgers to get a bit of color on both sides, but not be burned.

    If you want to add extra seasoning to your burgers, now is a perfect time!

    2 beyond meat burgers in an air fryer basket
    close up of two cooked burger patties in an air fryer

    Remove the burgers after 7-9 minutes or when they're fully cooked.

    If you like to add vegan cheese, add it on top of your burgers for the last minute of the air frying process.

    sliced cheese on air fried burger patties

    Step 4: Assemble your burgers

    Assemble your burgers with your favorite burger topping and combinations!

    I love a classic cheeseburger, so I always use Homemade Vegan Burger Buns, vegan mayo, gem lettuce, pickles, a slice of vegan cheddar, a slice of tomato and tomato ketchup on top.

    homemade vegan cheeseburger

    If you try making this air fryer burger recipe at home, I would love to hear how it turned out! Please leave a recipe rating and let me know what you thought. 😊

    Serving

    If you're looking for some delicious sides for your air fryer frozen burgers, then look no further! Here are some tasty ideas for you:

    • Air Fryer Tater Tots
    • Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings
    • Mac & Cheese Burger
    • Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes

    And why not make your own Homemade Vegan Burger Buns alongside?

    close up of a vegan burger with beyond meat patty, lettuce, mayo and ketchup

    Extra tips and cooking hacks

    Here are a couple of things that I found super helpful when cooking in my air fryer:

    • Aluminum foil: You can place a sheet of kitchen foil into your air fryer if you want to avoid a greasy mess. If you're using a new kind of burger, I recommend adding a little cooking spray onto the foil before placing the burgers into the air fryer - just to avoid them sticking.
    • Oil: Most frozen burgers nowadays should be able to cook in their own fat without having to add cooking spray to the air fryer. If you're using a new type of burger, I recommend adding a few spritzes of oil, just to make sure they don't get stuck in your air fryer.

    Frequently Asked Questions - Air Fryer Burgers

    What if I use non-vegan burgers in an air fryer?

    If you'd like to replicate this recipe with non-vegan frozen burgers then please bear in mind that it's recommended to heat burgers to 330°F (165°C) throughout to make sure they're fully cooked.

    Do I need to defrost frozen burgers to air fry them?

    No, no defrosting is needed to air fry your burgers.

    Do I need to coat frozen burgers before air frying?

    Most frozen burgers should be absolutely fine being placed straight into the air fryer. If you want to make extra sure, add a layer of kitchen foil and/or cooking oil spray.

    What temperature do I use for frozen burgers in air fryer?

    For best results, heat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).

    Which air fryer is best for burgers?

    I personally use a Ninja Foodi for all my air frying needs, but in theory, most standard air fryers should make perfect burger patties! They are brilliant machines and with their even heat distribution throughout they'll make the best burgers in just a few minutes.

    Do I need to use oil to air fry burgers?

    Most frozen burgers should be absolutely fine being placed straight into the air fryer, but it depends on the type and brand of burger. If you want to be sure, add a layer of kitchen foil and/or a little cooking oil spray.

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    Frozen Burgers in Air Fryer

    So delicious and convenient - making your frozen burgers in an air fryer is the ultimate kitchen hack for delicious and juicy burgers - ready to dive in in just a few minutes.
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    Prep Time 0 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Total Time 7 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 burgers

    Equipment

    • 1 air fryer I use a Ninja Foodi on the air fryer setting.

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 frozen burger patties e.g. Beyond Meat
    • cooking oil spray optional

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) and remove your burger patties from the freezer.
    • Place the burger patties into the preheated air fryer and cook for 11-13 minutes.
    • Check in on the burgers after 4 minutes and flip them. Once they are fully cooked, remove them from the air fryer.
    • Assemble your burgers to your liking and enjoy right away!

    Notes

    • Remember, every air fryer is different and the cooking time might therefore also be slightly different. For reference, I use a Ninja Foodi. I recommend checking on your burgers after 4 minutes, flip, then checking back after another 3-4 minutes and adjusting the cooking time as needed.
    • If you're cooking non-vegan burgers in an air fryer, then please note that the FDA recommends that the burgers need to get to an internal temperature of 165F to ensure they are fully cooked. The cooking time might differ depending on the size and thickness of your burgers. I recommend checking on them regularly and testing them with a thermometer. 
    •  If you want to make a cheeseburger, then add the cheese slices onto your burger patties for the last minute of the air frying process. 
    • Most frozen burgers should be absolutely fine being placed straight into the air fryer, but it depends on the type and brand of burger patties. If you want to be sure, add a layer of kitchen foil and/or a little cooking oil spray.
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