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Classic Air Fryer Cheeseburgers

Juicy air fryer cheeseburgers made with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, and your favorite burger toppings. Quick, easy, and cooked until perfectly done.
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • Burger buns
  • Lettuce optional
  • Tomato optional
  • Pickles optional

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  2. Add the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to a bowl.
  3. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Shape the mixture into 4 patties.
  5. Place the patties in the air fryer basket without overcrowding.
  6. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking.
  7. Check the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer and cook until the burgers reach 160°F.
  8. Add one slice of cheddar cheese to each patty during the last minute of cooking.
  9. Serve on burger buns with lettuce, tomato, pickles, or your preferred toppings.

Notes

Air Fryer Temperature: 375°F.
Cook Time (full range): 10–12 minutes.
Yield: 4 burger patties.
Flip the patties halfway through cooking.
Ground beef burgers should reach an internal temperature of 160°F.
For even cooking, shape patties about 1/2 inch thick.
Optionally chill shaped patties for 5–10 minutes before cooking.
Refrigerate cooked burger patties in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze cooked patties for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for about 5 minutes.