How to cook frozen hamburger in an air fryer at 400 to juicy! If you forgot to defrost frozen ground beef for dinner, don’t fret we’ve got you covered here. Just throw in frozen patties, season and they will be tender and juicy when done.
Knowing how long to cook frozen hamburger patties in air fryer comes in handy when you’re in a pinch. I am sure I’m not the only one who forgets to defrost dinner from time to time. Find this and many more air fryer recipes here! (affiliate links present)
Air Fryer Frozen Hamburgers
Cooking frozen meat has never been easier. I have done this with premade patties and those I have made myself but saved to cook for later. They both work great and my family has never guessed that 15 minutes before I pulled them out of my freezer!
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Now picture this, your family is hangry but all you have on hand is a bag of patties that are still rock hard. Going out to eat is just too expensive and you have to make dinner somehow, this is a game changer for times like that. Use your Cosori or Foodi with the lid that is attached and air crisp button and they’ll be done in about 10 minutes.
How Long to Cook Frozen Burger in Air Fryer
Unlike frozen burgers in the oven you only need 10-12 minutes to get these done. So quick right? Yes I’m forgetful BUT I like for all 5 of us to eat together each night. Okay, that doesn’t always happen but it’s the goal right??!! You will want to preheat for 5 minutes ahead of time so 17 min. total I guess.
I like this method where I form them into patties from a large chunk (it’s cheaper bought that way) and put them in between two pieces of press n seal. I usually put 4 in one “batch” because that is how many we’d eat in one meal. Lay them flat inside your freezer drawer and then take one out when you’re ready cook.
Ingredients
- Frozen burger patties – ours are usually 1/4 lb. each
- or frozen turkey burgers in air fryer would work the same way
- Salt and pepper to taste for added flavor
- Air fryer basket and machine
Top with the caramelized onions and they’ll be your favorite meal ever. This will save the day if you’re having a forgetful day and don’t remember to defrost meat for dinner. If you wanted to brush a bit of bbq sauce on top of each patty when you flip them over after 10 minutes.
Many brands offer these at the store and many times you can get store brand. Some are 80/20 and others are lower in fat. I will say that you don’t want much lower than this or they will be dry when they are done. The best and quickest way to thaw and cook all at once is with hot air in your countertop appliance.
How to Cook Frozen Hamburgers in Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. soit is hot the entire time
- Place patties inside and season if you like now.
- Air fry for 6 minutes and then flip to the other side for about the same cook time
- How long to cook frozen hamburger in an air fryer; cooking time timing will vary from 11 to 15 minutes, shortest to reach medium rare to longer for well done.
- Cook properly to reach proper internal meat temperature
- Cooked hamburgers should be 160F
At what temperature are frozen hamburgers done?
If air fried until cooked to 140 degrees F in the middle, it will be closer to medium rare Finish cooking frozen hamburger patties until they are the right “doneness” for you. 160 is generally where you want it to be. This is the case no matter how you cook them, even if grilling frozen burgers!
Other Burger Recipes You’ll Love
- Here’s our smoked burger recipe
- Crockpot hamburger helper is a kid fave
- Our Instant Pot chili uses ground beef too
- This is how to cook Instant Pot frozen ground beef too
If you have fresh ground beef, you can make air fryer hamburgers that aren’t frozen too! They come out juicy and perfect every time quickly. Air fryer frozen chicken patties are wonderful too. Set to 375 degrees for 4 minutes per side!
Printable recipe with nutritional information including total fat and calories is below. Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Frozen Hamburger in an Air Fryer
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
Ingredients
- 4 frozen hamburgers, 1/4 lb. each
- salt and pepper
- 1/4 c bbq sauce, if you want to brush some on at end
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees for 5 minutes
- Put frozen hamburger patties inside basket and close. You can season now.
- Cook for 6 minutes, then flip over and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes depending on how well done you like the insides. You can check the temp. or slice in the middle to check. Cook longer if you want it more well done.
- You can also brush on some bbq sauce on the top once you flip it over to give it extra flavor.
- ** If cooking fresh defrosted hamburgers, cook at 375 degrees for 4 minutes on each side. Remove and load up the toppings on your bun.
Video
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This came in handy. Thanks so much for sharing! They turned out great.
This post has been a lifesaver!! This may be my new favorite way to cook hamburgers. SO easy and they turn out perfectly juicy and delicious every time. Honestly so much easier than firing up the grill!
I have been on keto for a year and a half and hamburger has always been a go to meat when desperate, because of the very low to none carbs. I noticed at the end of your recipe you listed that these hamburgers have 56 carbs , tell me how that’s EVEN POSSIBLE.
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