Recipe This | Ninja Foodi Hamburgers (2024)

FAQs

How do I cook hamburgers in my Ninja Foodi? ›

Ninja Foodi Grill Hamburger

If you did not purchase pre-made hamburger patties then you will need to form your ground meat and seasoning to make them now while your grill preheats. Once the grill is pre-heated place your hamburger patties on the grill and close it. Set the timer for 6 minutes.

Heat Grill: Heat the Ninja Foodi Grill to 375F and the Woodfire Grill to medium. Grill: Place the patties on the grill seasoned side down. Add Cheese: Place a slice of cheese on each patty and let it melt for 30-60 seconds. Assemble: Place each patty on a bun and top with your favorite condiments.

Yes, you should flip burgers cooked in the air fryer halfway through so it cooks evenly on the top and the bottom. This also helps the internal juices redistribute better for the juiciest, most mouthwatering burgers.

At 400° to 500°F, burgers need a cook time of 8 to 10 minutes to reach medium doneness, with an internal temperature of 145°F as measured on an instant-read thermometer or meat thermometer. If you're going for medium-rare, cook a few minutes less, to 135°F.

Salt draws out moisture from proteins, which is a good thing when brining whole proteins like steak. With ground meat, salt can draw out too much moisture, leading to a dry, dense burger. So sprinkle the patties with salt just before grilling to create a juicy interior and a deliciously salty crust.

Seasonings, herbs, and sauces: These hamburgers are flavored with an envelope of dry onion soup mix, fresh garlic, garlic powder, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, crushed dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.

A combination of 1 teaspoon each onion powder, garlic powder, paprika: You can make your own little seasoning mix. The benefit is that if you like more onion or garlic you can feel free to add it. Worcestershire or A-1 Sauce: It's great on a steak and even better in a burger.

Frozen burger patties are already one of the simplest proteins to get on the table fast–and now it's even easier, thanks to the air fryer. Grab a patty straight from the freezer, season it, toss it in the fryer, and get your accompaniments ready while it's cooking–you don't even have to flip it.

If you're thinking of cooking frozen burgers on a gas BBQ or charcoal grill, then you're not the only one! In short, yes, it's completely safe to cook burgers from their frozen state on a BBQ, grill or open flame source.

Cut open the pack and use a sturdy grilling spatula to carefully split them apart. Remove any paper separators. Season the burgers lightly with salt and pepper. Note: thawing for a couple of minutes may make splitting easier and will help the salt and pepper stick.

Do you mix egg with ground beef for burgers? ›

Using of egg to bind a burger is the most common and simple process. Start by adding one egg to the mixture for every pound of ground beef. You can use the whole egg or just the egg white based on your needs.

The first reason is that by the time you flip your burger to cook the second side, you'll have one side of your burger cooked and solid enough to hold the other side in place. Secondly, constantly scraping the patty up off the grill and plopping it back down is bound to break it apart!

Try to work as efficiently as possible and avoid squeezing too hard, since overworking the beef is a big reason why burgers fall apart. If you don't want to grill them right away, however, throw them in the fridge while you wait – colder burgers are less likely to break down when you cook them.

Press a divot in the center of each patty. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Editor's Tip: The divot helps prevent the patties from shrinking as they air-fry.