How Long to Cook Burgers in an Air Fryer (UK Times by Brand)
- TEMP
- 180-205°C
- TIME
- 10-18 MIN
- CORE
- 75°C
75°C for 30 seconds is one of the FSA’s safe core combinations (standard: 70°C for 2 minutes).
Manufacturer charts for burgers range from 180 to 205°C for 10 to 18 minutes; the 205°C figure is Instant's, on its Grill function. A separate Salter grill-chart figure that gives no temperature is shown apart from that range. The Fryer Guide lists every brand's exact figure below, including two Ninja sources with different levels of detail.
Based on 5 manufacturer sources. Figures last checked 27 September 2026. See the full list of manuals and articles used on this site on the about and methodology page.
What each brand's guide says
| Brand | Temp | Time | Shake | Amount | Model | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja | 190°C | 11-12 min | Yes | 4 (125g each), fresh beef, 2.5cm thick | AF400UK (Foodi MAX Dual Zone) | Ninja Quick start guide, p.11 |
| Ninja | 190°C | 10-18 min | not stated | not given | AF400UK / AF100UK | Ninja Brand chart |
| Tower | 180°C | 10-15 min | not stated | 100-600g | T17082 (4 Litre Manual Air Fryer) | Tower Manual, p.8 |
| Instant | 205°C | 10-12 min | not stated | not given | Instant Vortex range (UK, brand-level chart) | Instant Brand chart |
What each source actually says
- Ninja (AF400UK (Foodi MAX Dual Zone)): Chart row, page 11: Burgers (fresh beef) 4 (125g each) 190°C 11-12 mins source
- Ninja (AF400UK / AF100UK): Chart row: Burgers 200°C oven 20-25 min vs Ninja Air Fryer 190°C 10-18 min source
- Tower (T17082 (4 Litre Manual Air Fryer)): Chart row, page 8: Hamburger 180 10-15 100-600 source
- Instant (Instant Vortex range (UK, brand-level chart)): Chart row: Burgers 205°C 10-12 mins Grill source
Reference figure (separate chart, not blended in above)
| Brand | Temp | Time | Shake | Amount | Model | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salter | not given | 4-6 min | not stated | 4 patties, 2.5cm thick, fresh beef | AeroGrill Pro EK5106 | Salter Recipe booklet, p.5 |
What each source actually says
- Salter (AeroGrill Pro EK5106): Chart row, page 5: Burgers (beef, fresh) 4 patties HIGH 4-6 mins Flip halfway through cooking source
Salter's grill chart gives a fresh-burger figure with no °C, 4 to 6 minutes on its HIGH setting, flipped halfway through: a different chart (Salter's Grill chart, with settings rather than °C), so it isn't blended into the range above.
Fresh vs frozen
Salter's grill chart gives the only frozen figure used on this page: 10 to 12 minutes on its MEDIUM setting for four frozen patties, flipped halfway through, with no °C given. Ninja's AF400UK row and Salter's grill-chart reference row are for fresh beef burgers; Tower's and Instant's charts don't say whether the burgers are fresh or frozen.
Source: Salter AeroGrill Pro EK5106, Recipe booklet, p.5.
Size and thickness adjustments
Ninja's quick start guide gives 11 to 12 minutes at 190°C for four 125g patties, 2.5cm thick. Tower's manual, labelled 'Hamburger', gives 10 to 15 minutes at 180°C for 100 to 600g. Instant's chart gives 10 to 12 minutes at 205°C on its Grill function, with no weight stated.
Browning and doneness
Burgers are made from minced beef, so bacteria can be mixed throughout the meat rather than sitting on the surface, unlike a whole steak, and need to be cooked all the way through. This site shows 75°C on the readout panel, the FSA's 75°C for 30 seconds figure, one of the combinations equivalent to its main 70°C for 2 minutes standard.
Where brands disagree
Ninja gives two figures at 190°C: its AF400UK quick start guide says 11 to 12 minutes for four 125g patties, and its website chart gives a wider 10 to 18 minutes with no weight stated. Instant's chart runs hottest at 205°C for 10 to 12 minutes on its Grill function.
From the oven instead?
If you have an oven time and temperature and want the air fryer equivalent, use the oven to air fryer converter.
Frequently asked questions
- What temperature should burgers be cooked at in an air fryer?
- Sourced figures range from 180°C (Tower) to 205°C (Instant, on its Grill function), with times from 10 to 18 minutes.
- How long do frozen burgers take in an air fryer?
- Only Salter's grill chart covers frozen burgers on this page: 10 to 12 minutes on its MEDIUM setting for four patties, flipped halfway through, with no °C stated.
- Do burgers need flipping halfway through cooking?
- Ninja's AF400UK chart carries a general note to shake or toss food often for best results. Salter's grill chart, both fresh and frozen, says to flip halfway through; the other sourced charts don't mention turning.
- Why do burger times differ between sources?
- The charts give different temperatures, from 180°C (Tower) to 205°C (Instant, Grill function), and different amounts, and Ninja's website chart gives a wider 10 to 18 minute range than its quick start guide's 11 to 12 minutes for four 125g patties. None of the charts explains the differences, so check burgers are cooked through.
Also see: Sausages