Air Fryer Frozen Veggie Burgers (2024)

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With minimal prep & 10-12 minutes of cooking you can make the best Air Fryer Frozen Veggie Burgers. No need to thaw your burgers, just pop them in the air fryer and let it do all the work!

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  • Why you will love this recipe
  • What you need to make them
  • How to make them
  • Recipe FAQ
  • What to serve with your Veggie Burgers
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Why you will love this recipe

  • It's the best way to cook frozen veggie burgers
  • Quicker than cooking stovetop
  • Better texture and crispier exterior thanks to the circulating hot air
  • Super easy and done in 10-12 minutes + 5 minutes of preheating
  • Minimal clean-up - just the air fryer

What you need to make them

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Ingredient notes

  • Frozen veggie burger: You can use any kind of frozen burgers you like, store bought or homemade. For store bought I like Beyond Burger and for homemade I love Hey Nutrition Lady's Chipotle Black Bean Burgers. Cook time will vary depending on how thick your burgers are.
  • Frozen meat burgers can also be air fried - then check out this post all about cooking frozen burgers in air fyer

How to make them

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  1. Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (200°C), then place a veggie pattie or two in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 4-6 minutes.
  2. Flip the burgers and air fry for 4-6 minutes more
  3. Check to make sure the burgers are done, and serve with your favorite toppings and sides

Tips & tricks

  • Preheat the air fryer for the very best results
  • Don't defrost the veggie burgers, cook them straight from frozen
  • Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - you want to cook the burgers in a single layer, so split them in multiple batches if necessary
  • Flip the burgers halfway for an even cook
  • Adjust cook time depending on the size of the burgers - this can vary a lot. I find these times work well for me:
    • Beyond Burger: 6 + 6 minutes
    • Thin veggie burgers: 4 + 4 minutes
  • Cook time can vary with different air fryers
  • Store any leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish

Recipe FAQ

How do you know when veggie burgers are done?

Veggie burgers should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This is easy to check with a meat thermometer.

If you don't have one, cut into the burger and make sure it's hot all the way through.

How long do you air fry frozen beyond burger?

Air fry a frozen Beyond Burger for 12 minutes total, flipping once halfway.

What is the best way to cook frozen veggie burgers?

The best way to cook frozen veggie burgers is in the air fryer, as the circulating hot air cooks them evenly while creating a nice, crispy texture on the outside.

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What to serve with your Veggie Burgers

Here are some of my favorite toppings and sides to serve with my air fryer veggie burger:

  • Baked Mac and Cheese without Flour
  • Air Fryer Waffle Fries
  • Air Fryer French Fries
  • Tyrosalata (Whipped Feta Cheese)
  • 2-minute Barbecue Sauce
  • 5-minute Blue Cheese Sauce

Recipe

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Air Fryer Frozen Veggie Burgers

5 from 2 votes

Print Rate

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: North American

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: 2

Cook time: 12 minutes mins

Preheating 5 minutes minutes

Total time: 17 minutes minutes

Author: Emmeline Kemperyd

Ingredients

  • 2 veggie burgers

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer by running it for 5 minutes at 400°F (200°C).

  • Place the veggie burgers in the air fryer basket and air fry for 10-12 minutes, depending on the size of the burgers, flipping once halfway.

    2 veggie burgers

  • Make sure the burgers are done, and if not, add a few more minutes. Then serve with your favorite toppings!

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Notes

This air fryer recipe was created in aPhilips HD9252/90 Air Fryer*.Cooking time can vary with your air fryer model.

You can use any kind of veggie burgers you like for this recipe, store bought or homemade. For store bought I like Beyond Burgerand for homemade I love Hey Nutrition Lady'sChipotle Black Bean Burgers.Cook time will vary depending on how thick your burgers are.

Tips & tricks

  • Preheat the air fryerfor the very best results
  • Don't defrost the veggie burgers,cook them straight from frozen
  • Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket -you want to cook the burgers in a single layer, so split them in multiple batches if necessary
  • Flip the burgers halfwayfor an even cook
  • Adjust cook time depending on the size of the burgers- this can vary a lot. I find these times work well for me:
    • Beyond Burger:6 + 6 minutes
    • Thin veggie burgers:4 + 4 minutes
  • Cook time can varywith different air fryers
  • Store any leftovers in the fridgein an airtight container for up to 4 days - but I recommend not air frying more than you will finish

How do you know when veggie burgers are done?

Veggie burgers should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). This is easy to check with a meat thermometer.

If you don't have one, cut into the burger and make sure it's hot all the way through.

No nutritional information provided as this will vary with the brand and type of burgers you use.

Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.

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About Emmeline Kemperyd

Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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