Vegan Air Fryer Burgers

Total time22 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time12 min

These patties get their savory backbone from a simple blend of garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper, pressed into thick rounds with a shallow center indent so they cook up flat and even. The air fryer does all the work here, crisping the exterior while keeping the inside juicy, no flipping guesswork or grease splatter to deal with. Once they're done, pile them onto toasted buns with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, thinly sliced onion, and whatever condiments you love. It's a quick, hands-off way to get a diner-style burger on the table any night of the week. This version comes together easily as a plant-based main, making it a solid pick for a vegan spread.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 ½ lb ground beef (80/20)
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Chef's tip
Pick the form that matches the recipe - a raw, moldable ground for patties, meatballs, or meatloaf; crumbles only for loose browned meat. Cook it in the recipe like the meat, checking doneness against the package guidance.
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp worcestershire sauce

For serving

4 hamburger buns
4 slices cheddar cheese (optional)
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lettuce, tomato, onion, and condiments, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with your hands just until the seasonings are evenly distributed — do not overwork the meat.

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