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Ready to make a delicious burger in the Air Fryer? Our easy Air Fryer Bubba Burgers are ready in about 15 minutes!
Air frying is such an awesome cooking process, what did we do before them?! These Air Fryer Bubba Burgers are just another easy recipe you can enjoy using this appliance.
I absolutely love my air fryer, if you couldn’t tell. From bagels to chicken tenders and a juicy burger, the possibilities are just endless.
Sometimes you really get the best results from using the air fryer. I mean, you can stick a frozen hamburger patty in there, in 15 minutes or less and BAM: perfect burgers.
We love using bubba burgers for convenience. We normally use the USDA choice chuck beef burgers version, but we have also used their turkey burgers, and both come out fantastic.
I love making them for Lily, especially, since she can have her favorite treat whenever she wants. We always keep a box in the freezer.
I believe air fryer hamburgers have extra flavor because the cooking method actually chars the outside of the burger. This is similar to a hot grill charring the outside.
Add a slice of cheese as we do, and have yourself a cheeseburger! You just can’t go wrong with Air Fryer Bubba Burgers.
Some of our other favorite burger recipes we have on our site include: Bacon Cheeseburgers with Coca-Cola Onions, Salmon Burgers, and Cheeseburger Recipe.
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
- Ready in about 15 minutes by using the air fryer.
- Only 4 ingredients are needed, 3 are optional!
- Add your favorite toppings, this recipe is very customizable.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
- Frozen Bubba Burgers
- Olive Oil Spray
- Seasoned Salt
- Black Pepper
HOW TO MAKE THE BEST AIR FRYER BUBBA BURGERS:
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 5 minutes.
- While the air fryer is heating up, place the frozen bubba burgers on a sheet tray.
- Spray both sides with the olive oil spray and season with the seasoned salt and black pepper.
- Once the air fryer is heated, place the frozen burgers, not touching, into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Close the air fryer and cook for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for an internal temperature of 160 degrees f with a meat thermometer. If using cheese, turn off the air fryer and add a slice of cheese to each burger. Close the basket and let it sit for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Assemble, add your favorite burger toppings, and enjoy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
DO I HAVE TO ADD SEASONINGS?
No, you can leave the hamburger patties just as they are out of the box.
In this case, you will skip steps 2 and 3 in the recipe.
I only use the olive oil spray so the seasonings will stick to the frozen beef patties. If you are skipping the seasoning, you do not need the spray. The burgers have enough fat in them, they will not stick to the basket.
WHAT OTHER SEASONINGS CAN I USE?
You can use a variety of seasonings, I like to use seasoned salt because it is just a good, all-purpose staple seasoning. But, some other options include:
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Montreal steak seasoning
- BBQ seasoning
- Cajun or creole seasoning
- Blackening seasoning
If you are using a seasoning without salt, I suggest adding salt as well.
WHAT KIND OF CHEESE SHOULD I USE?
I love a good old slice of American cheese on our air fryer burgers, but use whatever you prefer! Some other good melting cheese to use:
- Cheddar
- Mozzarella
- Swiss
- Monterey Jack
- Colby Jack
- Pepper Jack
You can even totally skip the cheese slice on top of the burger if you prefer.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER BUBBA BURGERS?
I normally serve simple sides or summer staple side dishes with ours. Here are some suggestions:
- Potato Chips
- French Fries
- Potato Salad
- Onion Rings
- Pasta Salad
- Corn and Tomato Salad
- Tater Tots
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Grilled Mexican Street Corn
WHY DO I HAVE TO USE OLIVE OIL SPRAY?
You don’t HAVE to use olive oil spray. I just always recommend it because, from experience, this is the only oil that does not leave residue behind after cleaning.
You can use any cooking spray you like, but then you may have a harder clean up and lasting stains.
A clean air fryer is a beautiful thing, so it is best when you can take the steps to keep it that way!
This is the air fryer I use and love:
HOW TO STORE:
Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Reheat in the microwave until warm. Reheating in the air fryer may dry them out too much.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Place leftovers in the freezer in a freezer-safe container. To thaw, place the dish in the fridge overnight.
DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
- Use the seasonings in the recipe, use your own, or none at all! If you aren’t using seasonings you don’t need to use the olive oil spray.
- Custom options available; see my tips above on that.
- Use olive oil spray so you don’t damage the air fryer.
- Remember to add salt if your seasoning blend does not contain salt.
Ready for another great way to use that air fryer sitting in your kitchen? Enjoy a juicy hamburger in no time with this Air Fryer Bubba Burgers recipe!
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Air Fryer Bubba Burgers
Ingredients
- 2 frozen bubba burger patties
- olive oil spray
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 2 slices American cheese optional
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 5 minutes.
- While the air fryer is heating up, place the frozen bubba burgers on a sheet tray.
- Spray both sides with the olive oil spray and season with the seasoned salt and black pepper.
- Once the air fryer is heated, place the frozen burgers, not touching, into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Close the air fryer and cook for 13-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Check for an internal temperature of 160 degrees f with a meat thermometer. If using cheese, turn off the air fryer and add a slice of cheese to each burger. Close the basket and let it sit for 2 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Assemble, add your favorite burger toppings, and enjoy.
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Notes
- Use the seasonings in the recipe, use your own, or none at all! If you aren’t using seasonings you don’t need to use the olive oil spray.
- Custom options available; see my tips above on that.
- Use olive oil spray so you don’t damage the air fryer.
- Remember to add salt if your seasoning blend does not contain salt.
- Nutrition is not calculated with olive oil spray. Refer to the back of your bubba burger package for nutrition.
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