By Andrea Buckett and Canada Beef
A classic combination, this Air Fryer Quarter-pound Beef Burgers & Fries recipe yields juicy hamburgers and crispy fries. The bonus of cooking hamburgers in the air fryer is that you can set them and forget them. No need to flip them and you still get an evenly cooked burger, every time. French fries can be cooked in either one or two layers but no more as it will prevent crisping.
Air Fryer Quarter-pound Beef Burgers & Fries
Ingredients
Beef Burgers
- 1/2 lb lean ground beef
- 1 1/2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 hamburger buns, split
- condiments, as desired
Fries
- 1/2 lb russet or yellow-fleshed potatoes
- cold water
- 1 1/2 tsp canola or sunflower oil
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Beef Burgers: Combine beef, Worcestershire, garlic powder and salt in a bowl; gently mix with a fork, just until combined (careful not to over-mix). Form the beef into 2 equal patties, about ¾-inch (2 cm) thick. Place on a plate and cover with plastic wrap. Set aside in the fridge until ready to cook (for up to up to 24 hours).
- Fries: Meanwhile, cut the potato lengthwise into ¼-inch (0.5 cm) thick fries. Submerge in a bowl of cold water for 10 minutes.
- Place beef patties in the air fryer basket. Set temperature to 400°F (200°C) and set time for 12 minutes. Cook burgers until a digital instant-read thermometer inserted sideways into centre of each burger reads 160°F (71°C).
- Meanwhile, drain the potatoes and dry thoroughly with a lint-free towel. Toss potatoes with oil and salt in a bowl. Set aside
- Remove burgers from air fryer, place on a plate and tent with foil. Set aside.
- Arrange fries in the air fryer basket, in no more than two layers at a time. Set temperature to 400°F (200°C) and set time for 15 minutes. Cook fries, shaking the basket half-way through the cooking time, until crisp on the outside and potatoes are tender.
- Serve burgers on buns garnished with desired condiments with Fries on the side.