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Ninja Foodi Frozen Burgers (in Air Fryer)

Published: Jan 31, 2022 · Modified: Apr 23, 2023 by Sarah Baumeister · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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Ninja Foodi Frozen Burgers in the Air fryer create amazingly tender, perfectly cooked hamburgers from frozen without the need to thaw them first. Top with your favorite burger toppings and enjoy a juicy hamburger at home!

finished burger on a plate

Another day, another food that is perfectly cooked by the air fryer. In just minutes, you can take a hamburger patty from frozen to seared on the outside and juicy on the inside. Plus, there is way less mess than cooking on the stove.

I have shared before how to cook other frozen foods in the air fryer like mozzarella sticks, potstickers, and hashbrowns. We also love air fryer frozen chicken thighs. Burgers are another food you are just going to love cooking in your air fryer! Try Ninja Foodi Hot Dogs as well, game changer for a crispy skin.

I love cooking them from frozen, and next I may try these juicy venison burgers in the air fryer!

How many burgers fit in the Ninja Foodi air fryer?

stack of frozen burger patties

Depending on the size of your air fryer along with the size of your frozen hamburger patty, will determine how many burgers you can cook at once. It is important that you cook them in single layer so that they cook quickly and evenly. If you overlap them, you run the risk of having parts of the beef that are fully cooked, while other parts will be completely raw.

The frozen hamburger patties I use are quite large (they do shrink as they cook). My device can only cook one patty in a single layer without the addition of a layering insert.

If you don't have a rack and your air fryer basket is on the smaller side, you may have to work in stages.

one frozen burger patty in ninja foodi basket
2 frozen burger patties in ninja foodi basket

What you will need for frozen burgers in air fryer

Just frozen burger patties! It's that simple. While it will vary from brand to brand, there is enough fat in ground beef to cook in the air fryer with nothing added.

There is no need to spray on or add any oil.

Best Frozen Burgers

bag of frozen burger patties

I think Costco has the best frozen burger patties for the best price. They are high quality and there are different varieties to choose from such as Grass Fed Beef, Sirloin, and Angus.

Bubba burgers are another great frozen burger option that can be found at almost any grocery store.

Instructions for Ninja Foodi Frozen Burgers

2 cooked burgers in air fryer

Put prepared frozen beef burgers into air fryer basket in a single layer.

Set temperature to 390 degrees and a cooking time of 8-10 minutes depending on your doneness preference.

Cook frozen burger and flip halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.

Internal temperature for burger doneness

• Medium-rare: 130˚ to 135˚

• Medium: 140˚ to 145˚

• Medium-well: 150˚ to 155˚

Can you make a cheeseburger in the Ninja Foodi air fryer?

Sure can! Simply open the air fryer lid and add your slice of cheese during the last minute of cooking.

Burger Toppings

finished burger on a cutting board

Looking to take a simple burger to the next level? Here are some delicious toppings to top your air fryer burgers with. You can also chop it up and use it in these tasty Burger Bowls with Big Mac Sauce.

  • cheese (cheddar, swiss, blue cheese, feta, pepper jack)
  • raw onions
  • caramelized onions
  • tomato
  • pickles
  • fresh or pickled jalapenos
  • sauteed mushrooms
finished burger on a plate

Ninja Foodi Frozen Burgers (in Air Fryer)

Sarah Baumeister
Looking to make Ninja Foodi frozen burgers in the air fryer function? They take less than 10 minutes and come out perfectly cooked each time!
5 from 6 votes
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Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 8 minutes mins
Course Air Fryer
Cuisine American
Servings 2 burgers
Calories 197 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 frozen hamburger patties

Instructions
 

  • Put prepared frozen beef burgers into air fryer basket in a single layer.
  • Set temperature to 390 degrees and a cooking time of 8-10 minutes depending on your doneness preference.
  • Cook frozen burger and flip halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 197kcalProtein: 21gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 67mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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Comments

  1. Christine

    January 18, 2023 at 12:06 pm

    Tried today came out great. Put 4 in overlapped slightly then separated once shrunk slightly.

    Reply
    • Sarah

      February 12, 2023 at 10:04 pm

      So glad it worked for you! We love the ease of making them in the air fryer/Ninja!

      -Sarah

      Reply
  2. JOHN W MOORE

    January 31, 2023 at 4:11 am

    Which setting do you use to cook a burger from frozen? Air Crisp, Bake/Roast, Broil?
    Just about all recipes for the Ninja Foodie does not include which setting to use.
    Thank you
    John

    Reply
    • Sarah

      February 12, 2023 at 1:24 am

      I apologize! The "air crisp" function.

      Reply
  3. Woodchuck

    March 02, 2024 at 4:34 pm

    Well I am a foodie since Julia Child one of my favorite to learn unique cooking ways. Since the air fryer I have had some great adventures.

    This recipe you posted I used the ninja dual zone and followed your instructions unfortunately I had to do another 5 min for good consistency

    Reply
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