Frozen burgers in the air fryer is one of the easiest ways to make a delicious and juicy burger! No need to defrost and easy cleanup. The best easy week night dinner that your family will love!
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Nothing is better than a juicy hamburger served up with a side of French fries and a cold beverage. Am I right!? Make your frozen burgers in the air fryer!
Don’t forget to serve your burgers with a side of Air Fryer Frozen French Fries, Air Fryer Tater Tots or Air Fryer Potato Skins!
For a some fancy burger options, definitely check out these Wagyu Burgers and Elk Burgers!
If you don’t feel like grilling your burgers in the heat, making frozen burgers in the air fryer will be your new easy cooking method! Speaking of easy, check out this Air Fryer Tilapia (fresh or frozen!).
You can use aluminum foil in the air fryer oven to reduce mess and you don’t even need to defrost your burgers ahead of time. Simply put your frozen burgers in the air fryer and you are good to go!
Don’t forget to a slice of cheese for some extra decadence.
If you are looking for some fun sauces for your burgers, definitely check out this sweet and creamy Bang Bang Sauce or top with some Chili Crisp for some extra heat! And don’t forget to wash everything down with a delicious Rum Punch.
Why air fryer frozen hamburgers are the best!
- You don’t need to defrost your frozen burgers before putting them in the air fryer! Just pop them on frozen, set and forget!
- Air fryer frozen burgers make for easy cleanup! Throw some aluminum foil in the bottom of the air fryer and it is even easier.
- No need to brave the elements to grill your burgers. Cook your frozen burgers in the comfort of the indoors. Fast, easy and yummy!
Ingredients
Frozen Burger Patties: You can use any brand of burger patty for this recipe. I used Kroger burger patties but Ballpark frozen hamburgers also cook very well in the air fryer.
Cooking frozen burgers in air fryer
- Place frozen burger patty in air fryer basket or on air fryer tray.
- On 370°, cook burger for 7 minutes.
- Flip frozen hamburger patty for more even cooking.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the burger reaches an internal temperature of at least 165° as recommended by FDA.
- Enjoy your burger on a bun, with cheese (optional) and any other hamburger toppings or sauces.
How to season frozen burgers
If you want to add seasoning to frozen hamburger patties, I recommend that you season that halfway through the cooking process before you flip the burgers. That allows the seasoning to stick to the moist burger patties..
Here are some great seasoning ideas for your air fryer frozen burgers:
Salt pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Montreal steak seasoning or barbecue seasoning are also fun options.
Can you put frozen hamburger in air fryer?
Yes! You can put your frozen hamburgers directly in the air fryer basket or Ninja Foodi air fryer.
The air fryer is a very powerful cooking tool and through the circulation of air and heat, it will transform your frozen burger patties into cooked and juicy in no time!
Can you put aluminum foil in the air fryer?
Yes, you can put aluminum foil in the air fryer or Ninja Foodi. For frozen burgers in the air fryer, aluminum foil is optional.
No aluminum foil generally allows the air to circulate better which provides for faster cooking. However, using aluminum foil with air fryer frozen hamburgers does cut down on mess and clean up time.
Do I need to defrost my frozen burgers before cooking in air fryer?
No! You can put your frozen hamburgers directly into the air fryer basket. No need to defrost. Less mess and no touching messy raw burger meat. Win win!
FAQ and expert tips
Yes, frozen burgers can go directly into the air fryer. They will cook evenly and come out juicy and delicious.
Cook frozen burgers in air fryer on 370 degrees for approximately 14-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Be sure your burgers are cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees as recommend by the FDA.
Cook frozen Turkey burgers in air fryer on 380 degrees for approximately 14-15 minutes, flipping halfway. Be sure your frozen Turkey burgers are cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees as recommend by the FDA.
Cook frozen burgers on Ninja Foodi grill for approximately 15 minutes, flipping halfway. Be sure your burgers are cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees as recommend by the FDA.
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Frozen Burgers in Air Fryer
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 frozen burgers
Instructions
- Place frozen burger patty in air fryer or Ninja foodi basket or on air fryer tray.
- On 370°, cook burger for 7 minutes.
- Flip frozen hamburger patty for more even cooking.
- Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the burger reaches an internal temperature of at least 165° as recommended by FDA.
- Enjoy your burger on a bun, with cheese (optional) and any other hamburger toppings or sauces.
Notes
- Salt and pepper
- Steak seasoning
- Mesquite seasoning
- Paprika and smoked paprika
- Garlic or onion powder
- Cayenne or crushed red pepper
- Lettuce, Tomato, Onion
- Brie Cheese
- Bacon
- Caramelized Onions
- Fig Jam
- Balsamic Glaze
- Bang Bang Sauce: Sweet and spicy, creamy sauce.
- Zhoug: An herbaceous and zesty spicy sauce.
- Chicken Wing Sauce: A sweet and spicy, buffalo sauce.
Rita
This is an amazing recipe when low on time and feeding hungry kids after school or a late practice.
Then fries to follow!
Debé
I tried this recipe last night and it was so moist. I used the Western Family brand frozen burgers I just picked up on sale and added the bun for the last 4 minutes. Perfecto, easier and fast clean up. We topped ours with a little blue cheese. Thank you for sharing. We are having it again tonight and I just made the Bang Bang sauce to go with them.
Candace
I actually didn’t know you could make frozen burgers in the air fryer! This recipe worked perfect. I used Bubba Burgers and they were delish.
Kendra
I have a tried a couple recipes for frozen burgers in my air fryer and this one turned out the best. Still juicy but cooked fully through.
Janette
I made frozen burgers in my air fryer and I am never going back to the old way again. So much less mess. Seriously a life saver. Thank you!