Juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers: Ready in 20 Minutes!

Name: Juicy Air Fryer Hamburgers: Ready in 20 Minutes!
Total time: 20 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound 80% lean ground beef; 2 tablespoons melted butter; 1 tablespoon beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®); freshly ground black pepper to taste

Enjoy juicy air fryer hamburgers, even when it's too cold to grill! This recipe uses a butter and bouillon mixture to give the patties a dark, grilled color and rich, beefy flavor. Feel free to add your favorite seasonings, but they're delicious as is. For a cheesy burger, turn off the air fryer and let the residual heat melt the cheese. Use cold meat straight from the fridge for the best results.

Total time20 mins
Prep time10 mins
Cook time10 mins
Yield4 hamburger patties, 4

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Servings

Ingredients

1 pound 80% lean ground beef
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (195 degrees C).
Form the ground beef into 4 patties, each about 3/4 inches thick and 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Make them slightly larger than your buns to account for shrinkage during cooking.
In a small bowl, whisk together warm melted butter and beef soup base. Lightly brush this mixture onto both sides of the patties and season with pepper. Place the patties in the air fryer basket, cooking in batches if necessary, depending on your air fryer's size.
Air fry the patties for 7 minutes, flipping them halfway through, for a medium doneness. If you prefer them well-done, air fry for an additional 2 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 279 kcal
Fat Content: 20 g
Sodium Content: 871 mg
Protein Content: 23 g
Cholesterol Content: 94 mg
Saturated Fat Content: 9 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g