Air-Fryer Herb and Cheese-Stuffed Burgers

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min./batch

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Apr. 24, 2022
Tired of the same old ground beef burgers? These quick air-fryer hamburgers, with their creamy cheese filling, will wake up your taste buds.—Sherri Cox, Lucasville, Ohio
Air-Fryer Herb and Cheese-Stuffed Burgers Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
  • 4 teaspoons Dijon mustard, divided
  • 3 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 2 ounces cheddar cheese, sliced
  • 4 hamburger buns, split
  • Optional toppings: Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, mayonnaise and additional ketchup

Directions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a small bowl, combine green onions, parsley and 2 teaspoons mustard. In another bowl, mix bread crumbs, ketchup, seasonings and remaining 2 teaspoons mustard. Add beef to bread crumb mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly.
  2. Shape mixture into 8 thin patties. Place sliced cheese in center of 4 patties; spoon green onion mixture over cheese. Top with remaining patties, pressing edges together firmly, taking care to seal completely.
  3. In batches, place burgers in a single layer on tray in air-fryer basket. Cook 8 minutes. Flip; cook until a thermometer inserted in burger reads 160°, 6-8 minutes longer. Serve burgers on buns, with toppings as desired.

Air-Fryer Hamburger Tips

How long does it take to cook a hamburger in an air fryer?

Most burgers are ready after air-frying for 6 to 8 minutes on each side (12 to 16 minutes total). But our Test Kitchen found that cook times vary dramatically between brands of air fryers, so we usually give a range. It's best to start checking the temperature of the meat at the first time listed, and continue cooking as necessary. For air-fryer hamburgers, you'll want to cook until a thermometer inserted in the patty reads 160°F. Find more tips in our air fryer guide.

What goes well with herb and cheese-stuffed burgers?

There are so many side dishes you can serve with these air-fryer hamburgers! For starters, the burgers go well with seasoned fries, homemade onion rings, and this colorful pasta salad.

Research contributed by Mark Hagen, Taste of Home Executive Editor

Nutrition Facts

1 burger: 369 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 850mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.