Vegetarian Air Fryer Burgers

Total time22 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time12 min

Golden garlic and onion powder, a touch of black pepper, and a savory seasoning blend come together in patties that go straight into the air fryer for a fast, hands-off cook. The basket does all the work here, crisping up the edges while the centers stay juicy, and a shallow thumbprint in each patty keeps them cooking up flat and even. Melty cheddar gets added right at the end so it goes soft and gooey without any extra fuss. Pile everything onto toasted buns with crisp lettuce, ripe tomato, sliced onion, and your favorite condiments for a classic backyard-style burger built entirely from the toppings you choose. It's a quick, satisfying dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes, and it's a solid pick for a vegetarian table when you build the patties around plant-based ground and skip anything fish-derived in the seasoning mix.

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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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