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Frozen Burgers In The Air Fryer

A quick method to cook frozen hamburger patties in the air fryer with a finishing brush of ketchup or BBQ sauce.
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Prep Time 11 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 frozen hamburgers4 ounces each see notes
  • 1/4 cupketchupor BBQ sauce

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
  2. Arrange the 4 frozen hamburger patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray so they do not overlap.
  3. Divide the 1/4 cup ketchup or BBQ sauce into four equal portions (about 1 tablespoon each). Brush one portion onto the top of each frozen patty.
  4. Air fry the patties at 390°F for 6 minutes.
  5. Flip each patty and air fry for an additional 6 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty reads 160°F.
  6. Remove the patties from the air fryer and let rest 1–2 minutes before serving.

Notes

Burger patties: The frozen patties pictured are my healthy burgers. I tested this with bison burgers, ground chicken burgers, and veggie burgers, and they all work too. Of course, store-bought frozen patties work too.
Cooking time: 4-ounce burgers take 12 minutes to cook. For larger patties, increase the air frying time, check the internal temperature, and ensure it reaches 160°F.
To assemble: Burger buns, slaw, cheese, mayo, and lettuce.
Leftovers: Keep in the fridge for four days, covered. I don’t recommend refreezing them once they’ve been air-fried.