Description
These delicious air fryer hamburgers are quick and easy to make, featuring seasoned lean ground beef cooked to perfection with melted cheese on top. Perfect for a speedy weeknight meal, they deliver juicy, flavorful burgers with minimal effort using your air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Mixture
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
Assembly
- 3 slices cheese (cheddar, American, or your choice)
- 3 hamburger buns
Instructions
- Prepare the Patties: In a mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef with the ranch dressing mix thoroughly. Use your hands or a spoon to evenly distribute the seasoning. Shape the mixture into 3 evenly sized burger patties for consistent cooking.
- Place in Air Fryer: Place the formed burger patties into the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring they are not overlapping or crowded to promote even air circulation.
- Cook the Burgers: Set the air fryer temperature to 400ºF and cook the patties for 6 minutes. This initial cooking will start to brown and cook the beef thoroughly.
- Add Cheese and Finish Cooking: After 6 minutes, place one slice of cheese onto each burger patty. Return them to the air fryer and cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove the cooked burgers from the air fryer. Place each burger on a hamburger bun and add your favorite toppings such as lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, ketchup, or mustard. Serve immediately and enjoy your juicy air fryer hamburgers.
Notes
- Make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and browning.
- You can use any cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, American, or Swiss.
- Feel free to customize your burgers with additional seasonings or toppings to suit your taste.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the air fryer model; adjust slightly if necessary.
- Make sure the internal temperature of the burgers reaches 160ºF to ensure they are safely cooked.
