For a fantastic, juicy, and flavorful burger, look no further than these 20-minute Air Fryer Hamburgers. You’ll get all of the flavors of a Montreal Steak Burger made in your air fryer!
Why Montreal Steak Burgers Rock
They are a much healthier option than fast food. You don’t have to deal with a greasy mess and you certainly don’t have to mess with the grill since these are cooked, nice and simple, in the air fryer.
These Montreal Steak Burgers are one of the quickest dinners you’ll ever make. They only take around ten minutes to whip up and then they only take another ten minutes to cook in the air fryer.
Why Make Hamburgers In The Air Fryer?
So the main advantages in my mind, are a) the lack of mess, and b) not having to light up the grill just to get a quick dinner together.
They taste juicy and flavorful. They don’t have the smoked flavor you’d get from a charcoal grill, but they’re a lot better than making burgers on a stovetop. They’re also a lot less messy than stovetop burgers.
Having said that, there is, of course, no reason you can’t make these burgers on the grill outside if the weather is pleasant. As with most of my recipes, it’s aaaalll about the spice mix in these air fryer burgers.
- When you make air fryer burgers, use the leanest meat possible so you don’t have a ton of grease dripping into the bottom basket.
- Use a piece of foil at the bottom of the basket for easy cleanup.
I just love my air fryer because of how much easier it makes so many recipes! For example, my Air Fryer Kibbe recipe takes an otherwise difficult to make dish and makes it vastly easier! Not to mention it’s far less greasy in the air fryer!
What Do Montreal Steak Burgers Taste Like?
Air fryer Montreal steak burgers are bold, juicy, and packed with savory, steakhouse-style flavor.
The Montreal seasoning creates a crust that’s peppery, garlicky, and slightly smoky, giving each bite a satisfying punch without being overpowering.
Cooking them in the air fryer keeps the inside tender and moist while the outside develops a crisp, flavorful sear.
The combination of herbs, coarse salt, and cracked pepper mimics classic grilled steak flavor, making these burgers taste hearty, robust, and deeply seasoned. It’s like a cross between a perfectly grilled burger and a seasoned ribeye.
How to Make Air Fryer Hamburgers
- Prep the spice blend. In a mortar and pestle, crush together the peppercorns cumin, coriander, garlic, pepper, and salt until you have roughly crushed the seeds.
- Season the beef. In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, spice mix, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Make the patties. Divide meat into four portions. Form round patties with a slight depression in the middle to prevent them from puffing out into a dome-shape while cooking
- Add to the air fryer. Place patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Set fryer to 350°F for 10 minutes.
- Temp and serve. At the end of cook time, use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers have reached an internal temperature of 160°F (medium).
Tips and Tricks
Here are some helpful tips and tricks to ensure your air fryer hamburgers turn out juicy, flavorful, and beautifully cooked every time.
- I call these Montreal Steak Burgers because of the spices I use–specifically the Montreal Steak Seasoning Mix recipe that I’m giving you. The specific spices I tell you to use in the recipe are important. How you prepare those spices is important as well.
- The main thing is to crush them into a rough powder–but not utterly pulverize them into a fine dust. You want a little of the crunch of those spices.
- If you’re feeding kids or those with a low spice tolerance, you may want to reduce the black peppercorns a little.
- You can, of course, use the Montreal Steak seasoning mix to make an air fryer steak as well. So this recipe is a two for one for you–Montreal steak seasoning recipe, and directions for how to make an air fryer burger.
- Don’t over mix the meat so that you can still have tender burgers.
- For meal prep, mix up the burgers with the spice and let it marinate overnight. The next day at dinner time just grill the burgers.
- Serve these burgers as a lettuce wrap instead of using a bun if you’re eating low carb/keto.
- The spice mix is flavorful enough that you probably just want mayonnaise, but feel free to use a slice of cheese if you want.
- Note: Macros omit hamburger buns.
- When you make air fryer burgers, use the leanest meat possible so you don’t have a ton of grease dripping into the bottom basket. Use a piece of foil at the bottom of the basket for easy cleanup.
Variations
Here are some fun and flavorful variations you can try to turn a simple air fryer hamburger into something unique, exciting, and totally customizable.
- Cheddar Bacon Burger - Mix shredded cheddar into the patties and top with crispy bacon for a classic, smoky flavor combo.
- Spicy Jalapeño Burger - Add diced jalapeños to the meat or top the cooked burger with pickled jalapeños and pepper jack cheese.
- Mushroom Swiss Burger - Sauté mushrooms separately, then pile them on top with Swiss cheese for a rich, earthy upgrade.
- BBQ Ranch Burger - Brush patties with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of cooking and top with ranch dressing and crispy onions.
What To Eat With Air Fryer Hamburgers
Here are some delicious and crowd-pleasing sides that pair perfectly with air fryer hamburgers to create a complete, satisfying meal.
- Air Fryer French Fries - Crispy, golden, and the ultimate classic pairing.
- Sweet Potato Fries - A slightly sweet, perfectly crisp alternative to regular fries.
- Onion Rings - Crunchy and savory, ideal for adding texture to your burger night.
- Coleslaw - Light, creamy, and refreshing, helping balance the richness of the burger.
- Potato Salad - A hearty, comforting side that’s great for cookouts or family dinners.
How Long Do They Last?
Air fryer hamburgers will last 3–4 days in the refrigerator when stored properly. Make sure to let the cooked patties cool completely before placing them in an airtight container or wrapping them tightly in foil or plastic wrap.
When you’re ready to reheat, warm them in the air fryer, on the stovetop, or in the microwave until heated through.
Can You Freeze Them?
Yes, you can freeze air fryer hamburgers, and they hold up very well. Once the patties have cooled completely, wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap or foil, then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container to prevent freezer burn. They’ll stay fresh for 2–3 months.
When you’re ready to eat them, thaw in the refrigerator overnight or reheat directly from frozen in the air fryer until hot and cooked through.
More Amazing Air Fryer Recipes
- If you’re looking for more delicious burger recipes, check out my Air Fryer Beef Bulgogi Burgers . These burgers are a Korean take on a traditional burger and they’re unbelievable!
- Another fantastic air fryer recipe is my Air Fryer Pork Chops ! They come out so good in the air fryer!
- If you would like more Air Fryer recipes like this one, go check out my Air Fryer cookbook HERE !
These Air Fryer Hamburgers are a delicious and guilt-free way to enjoy a tasty and satisfying burger for dinner. So if you’re looking for an unbelievably tasty dinner in no time, this is the recipe for you!
Air Fryer Hamburger Recipe | Montreal Steak Burger Recipe
Equipment
- PHILLIPS AIR FRYER
- MORTAR AND PESTLE
- Meat Thermometer
Ingredients
For the Montreal Steak Seasoning
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Whole Black Peppercorns
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Black Mustard Seeds
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) cumin seeds
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Coriander Seeds
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Dried Garlic
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Dried Red Pepper Flakes
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
For the Burger
- ▢ 1 pound ( 453.59 g ) Lean Ground Beef
- ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Worcestershire Sauce
For Serving
- ▢ 4 ( 4 ) hamburger buns or large lettuce leaves (for low carb)
Instructions
In a mortar and pestle, crush together the peppercorns cumin, coriander, garlic, pepper, and salt until you have roughly crushed the seeds. Do not make a fine powder out of these.
In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, spice mix, and Worcestershire sauce.
Divide meat into four portions. Form round patties with a slight depression in the middle to prevent them from puffing out into a dome-shape while cooking
Place patties in single layer in air fryer basket. Set fryer to 350°F for 10 minutes.
At the end of cook time, use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers have reached an internal temperature of 160°F (medium).
Note: Macros omit hamburger buns.
When you make air fryer burgers, use the leanest meat possible so you don’t have a ton of grease dripping into the bottom basket.
Use a piece of foil at the bottom of the basket for easy cleanup.
Don’t grind the spice mix too fine. You want some roughly crushed peppercorns in there.
Don’t over mix the meat so that you can still have tender burgers.
The same spice mix can be used for grilling a steak.
For meal prep, mix up the burgers with the spice and let it marinate overnight. The next day at dinner time just grill the burgers!
Serve these burgers as a lettuce wrap instead of using a bun if you’re eating low carb/keto.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your burgers are cooked properly.
The spice mixes is flavorful enough that you probably just want mayonnaise, but feel free to use a slice of cheese if you want.
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Air Fryer Hamburger Recipe | Montreal Steak Burger Recipe
Ingredients
For the Montreal Steak Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons Whole Black Peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dried Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Dried Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
For the Burger
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
For Serving
- 4 hamburger buns or large lettuce leaves (for low carb)
Instructions
In a mortar and pestle, crush together the peppercorns cumin, coriander, garlic, pepper, and salt until you have roughly crushed the seeds. Do not make a fine powder out of these.
In a medium bowl, mix the ground beef, spice mix, and Worcestershire sauce.
Divide meat into four portions. Form round patties with a slight depression in the middle to prevent them from puffing out into a dome-shape while cooking
Place patties in single layer in air fryer basket. Set fryer to 350°F for 10 minutes.
At the end of cook time, use a meat thermometer to ensure burgers have reached an internal temperature of 160°F (medium).
Note: Macros omit hamburger buns.
When you make air fryer burgers, use the leanest meat possible so you don’t have a ton of grease dripping into the bottom basket.
Use a piece of foil at the bottom of the basket for easy cleanup.
Don’t grind the spice mix too fine. You want some roughly crushed peppercorns in there.
Don’t over mix the meat so that you can still have tender burgers.
The same spice mix can be used for grilling a steak.
For meal prep, mix up the burgers with the spice and let it marinate overnight. The next day at dinner time just grill the burgers!
Serve these burgers as a lettuce wrap instead of using a bun if you’re eating low carb/keto.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure that your burgers are cooked properly.
The spice mixes is flavorful enough that you probably just want mayonnaise, but feel free to use a slice of cheese if you want.
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Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes are a quick and easy side to add a nutritious and delicious pop of flavor and color to any dinner table.
Why You’ll Love These Sweet Potatoes
- Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes .
- Easy. Wash your sweet potatoes, place them on the trivet with some water and cook in your Instant Pot .
- Versatile. Turn these Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes into a sweet or savory side dish.
- Vegetarian. A great vegetarian option for a side dish or topped with vegetarian-friendly options for the main course .
- Nutritious. They are rich in potassium, fiber, and vitamins A and C.
What Size Sweet Potatoes Should I Use?
If you’re familiar with cooking sweet potatoes, you know that they can come in a large variety of shapes and sizes.
The key to successfully cooking Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes is choosing sweet potatoes that are consistent in size. Sweet potatoes with a smaller circumference will cook faster than sweet potatoes with a larger circumference.
For this recipe, I’m using smaller sweet potatoes that are approximately 2 inches in diameter. These tend to make a nice side dish portion and cook quickly.
How Long Does It Take Potatoes To Soften In The Instant Pot?
To get pillowy soft sweet potatoes in your Instant Pot, you will need to cook them for approximately 15 minutes in the Instant Pot under high pressure. Allow for a natural pressure release after the cooking time has ended.
Do Sweet Potatoes Cook As Fast As Regular Potatoes?
As long as the size of the potatoes is roughly consistent, sweet potatoes and regular potatoes (such as Russet potatoes) will cook in the same amount of time.
Ingredients You’ll Need
To make Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes all you need are FIVE ingredients–and one of them is water!
Here’s what you’ll need to grab before you get started:
- Sweet Potatoes - These should be about 2" in diameter
- Salt and Pepper - Just enough to bring out the naturally delicious flavors of the sweet potato.
- Rosemary - Adds a woodsy, herbaceous note to the dish.
- Butter - Everything is better with a little butter.
- Water - To create pressure inside of your Instant Pot.
How To Cook Sweet Potatoes In The Instant Pot
After you try it for the first time, you won’t be able to believe that you’ve been baking sweet potatoes all of these years. You’ll need to follow these few simple instructions for the best Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes ever!
- Thoroughly wash your sweet potatoes.
- Place a trivet in the Instant Pot liner.
- Lay the sweet potatoes on top of the trivet.
- Add water to the Instant Pot liner.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and cook under high pressure.
- Once the cook time has been completed, allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Remove the Instant Pot lid and remove the sweet potatoes.
- Slice lengthwise down the sweet potato and add your favorite toppings.
Tips And Tricks
- Size matters. Make sure your sweet potatoes are all around the same size so they cook consistently. The last thing you want is one overcooked potato and one that is still hard as a rock in the center.
- Use a trivet. Placing your sweet potatoes on a trivet will help prevent them from getting a “hot spot” on the bottom where the potato directly touches the hot liner.
- Season well. While sweet potatoes are incredibly delicious on their own, they can always use the help from your spice rack to make them even better.
- Stuff them. Who likes a boring meal? Not me. Make these sweet potatoes even more exciting by filling them with some of your favorite veggies or proteins.
What To Serve With Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Depending on your mood, sweet potatoes can either be a side dish or a main course. Here are some of my favorite ways to serve sweet potatoes:
- Top them with cinnamon and brown sugar. This is especially delicious in the fall and pairs well with so many holiday dinners.
- Add protein. Whether you add black beans , pulled pork , or air fryer flank steak , sweet potatoes make a great base for so many things.
- Keep them simple. Serve with a bit of butter and salt and pepper for the perfect side dish for juicy pork chops , air fryer chicken legs , or keto meatloaf .
More Easy Instant Pot Recipes
Looking for more ways to make dinner simple using your Instant Pot? Check out some of my favorite easy Instant Pot recipes:
- Instant Pot Corn On The Cob
- Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
- How To Cook Rice In The Instant Pot
- Instant Pot Green Beans
- Instant Pot Applesauce
Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
- 1 STEAMER RACK / TRIVET
Ingredients
- ▢ 4 sweet potatoes
- ▢ 1 cup Water
- ▢ 4 tsp Butter
- ▢ 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash your sweet potatoes.
- Place a trivet in the Instant Pot liner.
- Lay the four sweet potatoes on top of the trivet.
- Add one cup of water to the Instant Pot liner.
- Place the lid on the Instant Pot and cook under high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once the cook time has been completed, allow the pressure to release for 10 minutes naturally. Quickly release any remaining pressure.
- Remove the Instant Pot lid and remove the sweet potatoes.
- Slice lengthwise down the sweet potato and add your favorite toppings.
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Indian Instant Pot , Keto Instant Pot, Instant Pot Fast and Easy , Healthy Instant Pot & Vegetarian Instant Pot .
