Air Fryer Frozen Burgers
Need a quick dinner from the freezer? Learn how to make Air Fryer Frozen Burgers, the perfect solution for busy people using your air fryer or Ninja Foodi! Juicy, tender hamburgers are cooked in 20 minutes or less with no thawing needed!
👩🏻🍳Can you cook burgers from frozen in the air fryer? The answer is yes! The air fryer, a true game-changer in my kitchen, is a must-have for whipping up nutritious meals with speed and ease!
Picture this: it’s the end of a long day, and you’re craving a juicy burger, but time is tight. That’s where the air fryer shines. It’s the ideal kitchen gadget for cooking frozen hamburgers because it circulates hot air evenly, resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Plus, it’s a healthier alternative to traditional frying, using less oil while delivering that perfect burger sizzle. Cooking frozen burgers in the air fryer has never been so quick and easy!
🥷🏻Ninja Foodi Frozen Burgers
While any air fryer will work, the Ninja Foodi, my all-time favorite kitchen gadget, is a true culinary multitasker that has earned its place on my countertop. This versatile device combines the power of a pressure cooker, air fryer, and more, making it a real kitchen superstar. When it comes to making frozen burgers in ninja foodi using the air crisp function is a dream. Just pop those patties in, set the temperature and time, and let it work its magic cooking a beef hamburger from frozen.
🧊Best Frozen Burger Patties
Some of the most popular and trusted brands that consistently deliver mouthwatering air fryer hamburgers include Bubba Burger, Great Value, Philly Gourmet, Omaha Steaks, Good and Gather, and Ball Park. These brands offer a wide variety of options, from classic beef patties to frozen turkey burgers and even plant-based alternatives.
📖How To Make Frozen Hamburger Patties In Air Fryer
1️⃣ Preheat the air fryer: Turn the temperature to 375F and preheat for 3-5 minutes.
2️⃣Add frozen burger patties: Place the frozen hamburgers burgers in air fryer in a single layer at the bottom of your air fryer basket and set the timer for 20 minutes. You may need less time depending on the size and thickness of the burger.
3️⃣ Flip halfway: At the 10-minute mark, flip the burger over using a spatula. Let the burger cook for an additional 5-10 minutes depending on size and how well done you prefer it.
4️⃣Top and serve: Once the burgers are finished cooking, remove them from the air fryer with a spatula, add them to a bun, and dress them with your favorite toppings!
📺Air Fryer Frozen Hamburger Video
⏲️Cooking Time and Temperature Chart
Whether you’ve got a ⅓ beef burger or a quarter pounder, this method can cook frozen burgers in air fryer with ease. How long to cook frozen burgers in air fryer will depend on the weight of the hamburger, your individual air fryer, or whether you want a rare, medium, or well-done burger. Use this chart as a starting point and add extra cooking time as needed, aiming for a final internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
| Patty Size | Total Cook Time | Cooking Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 pound | 8-10 minutes | 375°F (190°C) |
| 1/3 pound | 10-12 minutes | 375°F (190°C) |
| 1 pound | 15-18 minutes | 375°F (190°C) |
👩🏻🍳Chef Val’s Tips
- Always preheat your air fryer for a few minutes before cooking the frozen burgers. This ensures even cooking and a crispy exterior.
- Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. Cook the burgers in batches if needed to allow proper airflow for even cooking.
- Flip the burgers halfway through the cooking time to ensure both sides are evenly browned and cooked.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the burgers. Aim for 160°F (71°C) for ground beef for food safety.
- Season air fryer frozen burgers with your favorite seasonings or a pinch of salt and pepper before cooking to enhance their flavor.
- Let the frozen hamburgers in air fryer rest for a couple of minutes after cooking. This allows the juices to redistribute and ensures a juicy bite when you take that first delicious bite.
- To cook a frozen burger in air fryer 400 degrees: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for a crispier exterior. Place the frozen burger patties in the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- To make a cheeseburger, add sliced cheese on top of each burger patty one minute before the cooking time is over. Once finished cooking, leave the hamburger patties in the air fryer for an additional minute to let the residual heat melt the cheese.
🥒Topping Ideas & Serving Suggestions
- Use classic condiments: Ketchup, mustard, mayo, relish, and sliced pickles are all great options. Top with a slice of cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and onion!
- Get creative: Don’t be afraid to try new things! Blue cheese dressing, avocado, bacon, caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, jalapeños, and BBQ sauce are all delicious toppings for air fryer burgers.
- Get saucy: Use Thousand Island Dressing, Habanero Ranch, or One Minute Mayo as a flavorful spread.
- Serve it up: Serve your air fryer burger on a toasted bun with your favorite toppings. If you’re looking for a keto or low carb option, serve it on a lettuce wrap or with a side salad.
- Air fryer burger sides: Serve air-fried burgers with sweet potato fries, crinkle cut fries, onion rings, okra, or other air fryer french fries and don’t forget the homemade ketchup!
🍔More Air Fryer Burger Recipes
- Air Fryer Frozen Beef Burger Patties
- Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
- Air Fryer Salmon Burgers
- Air Fryer Chicken Patties
- Air Fryer White Castle Burgers
- Air Fryer Sausage Patties
- Blackened Salmon Burgers
- Air Fryer Impossible Burger
- Air Fryer Beyond Burger
- Chili Lime Chicken Burgers (Trader Joe’s Copycat)
Air Fryer Frozen Burgers
Equipment
- air fryer or Ninja Foodi
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 2 Beef Burger Patties frozen
Instructions
- Turn the temperature to 375F and preheat for 3-5 minutes.
- Place the frozen hamburgers in a single layer at the bottom of your Ninja Foodi or air fryer basket and set the timer for 20 minutes. You may need less time depending on the size and thickness of the burger.
- At the 10-minute mark, flip the burger over using a spatula. Let the burger cook for an additional 5-8 minutes depending on size and how well done you prefer it.
- Once the burgers are finished cooking, remove them from the air fryer with a spatula, add them to a bun, and dress them with your favorite toppings!
Video
Notes
⏲️Cooking Time and Temperature Chart
| Patty Size | Total Cook Time | Cooking Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 pound | 8-10 minutes | 375°F (190°C) |
| 1/3 pound | 10-12 minutes | 375°F (190°C) |
| 1 pound | 15-18 minutes | 375°F (190°C) |
Where do you get? air fry burgers from never head of them.
Check your grocer’s freezer section, and you should find a few frozen burger options. These instructions are for making those burgers in the air fryer. -Krista (Team Thyme & JOY)
Followed the recipe burgers were overcooked and turned out to be burnt hockey pucks. Thinking at 400 and 20 minutes was too much
I usually sneak a peek around the 10-minute mark to gauge how much more time they need to avoid overcooking them.
Valerie, you preheated the air fryer at 375. Did you also cook the burgers at that same temp? Reason I ask is that others have cooked frozen burgers at 400… Thanks for your recipe – you should do a video for YouTube! 👍
I preheat the air fryer and cook the burgers at 375 -hope that helps!
We use this “recipe” at least 2x a week!
20 minutes made mine rock hard 15 minutes still hard 10 minutes was perfect for mine
I had to adjust the time based on my burger thickness and the fact I wanted it medium but I’m so happy to not have to use the grill in the winter months.
Great idea! I use foil in my air fryer for easy clean up
Gamechanger!! These came out juicy and tasty. Easy clean up with the foil trick and doesn’t heat up your kitchen.✔✔☺
Yay! So glad it worked out for you!
One minute before they are done, remove the air fryer basket and top each burger with cheese, return to the air fryer and cook till done.
Cheese makes everything better. Thanks for the tip!
When I cooked my burgers, it smoked up my kitchen! What to do?
Yikes! That can happen when cooking greasier foods in an air fryer. Depending on your air fryer, you can put a couple of tablespoons of water underneath the basket. -Krista (Team Thyme & JOY)
Having done something similar before in the NuWave oven and finding an aluminum pizza pan works well for drippings, I can suggest the possibility of using disposable aluminum pie plates.
That’s helpful! Thanks! -Krista (Team Thyme & JOY)
Do you set the same temp. and time the
Same for frozen turkey burgers?
Yup! 375 degrees for turkey burgers. -Krista (Team Thyme & JOY)
Thanks for the recipe.
Can I cook brat burgers and use the hamburg setting?
Hi, Beverly! This air fryer hot dog recipe can be used for brats, but you’ll need to increase the cooking time a bit. -Krista (Team Thyme & JOY)
375 degrees, flipped at 8 minutes left on timer (7 minutes in), stopped at 1 minute remaining to add slice of cheese. 15 minutes total.
My burgers were kirkland 1/3lb beef patties. Slight pink in center and was super juicy and delicious!
My air fryer does not go to 375. Only at 10 increments. So should I cook them at 370 or 380