Air Fryer Frozen Burgers
Temperature
375°F
190°C
Time
15 min
2 burgers
Safe internal
160°F
71°C · piping hot
Prep
None
Cook
15 min
Total
15 min
Frozen burgers cook straight from the freezer with no defrosting - the air fryer browns the outside while the middle cooks through. Handy when you've forgotten to take them out.
Ingredients
Quantities for 2 burgers - the times on this page assume that much in the basket.
- 2 frozen beef burger patties, straight from the freezer
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 slices of cheese, for the last minute
How to air fry frozen burgers
- Nothing to thaw. Season the frozen patties as they go in, and keep the cheese back for the last minute.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Add the frozen burgers to the basket. Don't stack the patties.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, flipping the patties halfway through.
- Check it has reached a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) before serving.
Pro tip
Add cheese in the last minute of cooking.
How to tell when it's done
Frozen beef burgers need to reach 160°F (71°C) all the way through - check with a thermometer, because color can mislead. Add cheese in the last minute so it melts without overcooking the patty.
Safe internal temperature
Cook to 160°F (71°C) at the thickest point. An instant-read thermometer is the only reliable way to confirm it.
Converting from an oven recipe
If your recipe is written for a conventional oven, lower the temperature by about 25°F (15°C) and reduce the time by roughly 20% to land near 375°F for 15 minutes. Need a different starting point? Use the conversion calculator.
Air fryer frozen burgers: FAQ
How long does it take to air fry frozen burgers?
Air fry frozen burgers at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes, flipping the patties halfway through. That's for 2 burgers in a single layer; adjust slightly for a fuller basket or a different model.
What temperature do you air fry frozen burgers at?
Set the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). If you're converting an oven recipe, that's roughly 25°F (15°C) below the oven temperature, with the time cut by about 20%.
Can you cook burgers from frozen in an air fryer?
Yes - there's no need to thaw. Cook straight from frozen at 375°F (190°C) for about 15 minutes, and confirm the center reaches 160°F (71°C) before serving.
What's the safe internal temperature for burgers?
Cook burgers to a safe internal temperature of 160°F (71°C), measured at the thickest point with an instant-read thermometer. Cooking time is a guide; internal temperature is what confirms it's safely done.