Air Fryer Cheeseburgers

I stand by our best-ever burger recipe, but I have to say—this air fryer version is a pretty close second. Thanks to the quick cook time, these burgers stay perfectly juicy and basically beg for a melty slice of cheese. Load it up with your favorite toppings and feel like the burger master you are (without all the smoke in your face). This is the easiest way to make a weeknightburger that comes out perfectly every time, we promise. And don't forget to make yourself some air fryer sweet potato fries while you're at it!

What People Are Saying:
"Just bought the air fryer and was a little intimidated. Followed your recipe and made the best burgers! And French fries to go with!" - BlueRadio

"I will never fry another burger. Just got my Power Air Fryer oven and have been trying different things in it. This was one of the best burgers I've eaten in quite a while..." - GreenSnow

How To Make Air Fryer Cheeseburgers

INGREDIENTS

• Ground Beef: We recommend using an 80/20 lean-to-fat ratio because this is the ideal ratio for burgers that are juicy and tender but still hold firm in their structure.
• Garlic: Garlic adds an extra bite and a little more flavor to this burger that we think really brings it over the top.
• Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: Even though it may sound odd, soy sauce adds umami to these burgers that brings out the meaty flavor and makes them extra delicious.
• Salt & Pepper: Don’t forget to season your burgers! Salt and pepper will make sure that the patties don’t lack flavor.
• American Cheese: Who doesn’t love American cheese on their burger!? We certainly do.
• Hamburger Buns: When it comes to burger buns, we always recommend brioche or a potato roll, but definitely use your preferred bun!
• Mayonnaise: We love spreading mayo on our burger buns to add extra fat and flavor! You can skip this ingredient if it’s not your thing.
• Lettuce, Tomatoes, & Red Onion: All the fixin’s are a must! We like a burger with everything on it, but feel free to top your burger with whatever you choose.

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

Mix the beef, garlic, and soy sauce in a large bowl until everything is combined, and then split into four equal portions. Flatten each portion into a 4” circular patty and then season on both sides with salt and pepper.

Cook two patties at a time in a 375º air fryer for 4 minutes per side for a medium cook. Remove and immediately top with cheese so that the cheese can get nice and melted. Repeat with the other two patties.

Assemble burgers with buns, mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, and serve right away!

The full list of ingredients and instructions can be found in the recipe below.

Make Ahead

You can shape the patties ahead of time and keep them refrigerated and tightly covered for up to 2 days in advance. That way, you can just pop them in the air fryer when you are ready to cook. Season them up with just salt and pepper, or sprinkle Cajun or Greek seasoning on for some extra flavor.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat them in the air fryer when you need them!