Air Fryer Beef Burgers
Why this recipe works
- Fast cooking: The air fryer cooks the patties quickly at high heat, giving good browning without using a grill or frying pan.
- Deep savoury flavour: Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic and onion season the beef throughout rather than only on the surface.
- Easy to manage: Simple shaping, one flip and a short resting time make the burgers straightforward to cook evenly.
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Ingredient notes
- Squeeze the onion: Finely grated onion adds moisture and flavour, but removing excess liquid helps the patties hold together.
- Choose suitable mince: Minced beef with some fat generally gives a juicier burger than very lean mince.
- Adjust the seasoning style: Yellow mustard gives a milder, more classic burger flavour, while ketchup makes the seasoning sweeter and less tangy.
Texture tips
- Handle the beef lightly: Mix only until the seasonings are combined; overworking the mince can make the burgers dense.
- Shape with a centre dip: A shallow dip in the middle helps the patties cook more evenly and reduces puffing.
- Check doneness: For well done burgers, aim for a centre temperature of 71°C (160°F), then rest briefly so the juices settle.
Make-ahead tips
- Freeze cooked patties: Cool cooked patties quickly, then freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months.
- Reheat in the air fryer: Reheat thawed patties at 180°C (355°F) for 4 to 6 minutes, until piping hot throughout.
- Keep buns separate: Store patties separately from buns and toppings so the bread stays soft rather than soggy.
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Instructions
- Peel and finely grate the onion, then peel and crush the garlic. Tip both into a bowl and squeeze out any excess liquid from the onion so the patties hold together.
- Add the minced beef, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, fine sea salt and black pepper. Mix with your hands just until combined, then shape into 4 patties with a slight dip in the centre.
- Brush the air fryer basket lightly with the vegetable oil. Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
- Air fry the patties for 8 minutes, then flip and cook for 4 to 6 minutes more until well browned and cooked through. Rest for 2 minutes so the juices settle.
- Split the burger buns and warm them in the air fryer for 1 to 2 minutes. Serve each patty in a bun.
Recipe notes
Tips
- For the juiciest burgers, handle the beef as little as possible when mixing and shaping.
- If you have a thermometer, aim for a centre temperature of 71°C (160°F) for well done burgers.
- For children, pregnant people, older adults and anyone immunocompromised, cook burgers until piping hot throughout.
Substitutions
- Replace Dijon mustard with yellow mustard for a milder, more classic burger flavour.
- Replace Worcestershire sauce with ketchup for a sweeter, less tangy seasoning.
Storage
- Refrigerate up to 2 days
- Cool cooked patties quickly, then refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 180°C (355°F) for 4 to 6 minutes until piping hot; freeze patties for up to 2 months and reheat from thawed.
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Recipe overview
- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 25min (15min active)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: American
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Allergens:
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