How To Cook Frozen Burgers in 4 Different Ways

If you are looking for the best way to cook frozen burgers, I think you are at the right place. Because in this article, we will instruct you on how to cook frozen burgers on the stovetop, in Air Fryer, in Oven & on the Grill

1. How to Cook Frozen Burger on Stovetop

Ingredients

• 2 frozen burger patties
• 1 Tbsp Butter/oil
• Salt & pepper

Instructions

• Place a cast-iron pan on medium heat on the stove, add the butter, and let it melt.
• Now, arrange the frozen burger patties in a single layer in the pan. Sprinkle salt and pepper.
• Cook for 6 minutes undisturbed over medium heat.
• Now, flip the patties and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat. At every 2 minutes interval, flip the patties.
• You will know they are done when the juices run clear, and the patties have a crisp brownish exterior.
• Remove into a dish, stuff it in burger buns along with other ingredients, and serve. 

Notes: If you prefer a moist burger patty, cover the pan while cooking. For the final 2 minutes, increase the heat to high and sear each side for a minute to get the browned partially crisp exterior. 

2. How to Cook Frozen Burger in an Air Fryer

Ingredients

• 1 frozen beef patty
• Oil spray
• Salt & pepper
• 1 cheese slice
• 2 burger buns (for assembly)
• Lettuce leaves, pickles, tomato slices, onion slices, & sauce (for assembly)

Instructions

• Spray oil on both sides of the frozen beef patty. Also, sprinkle some salt & black pepper and place it on the air fryer basket.
• Air fry for 13 minutes at 370° F. At 7 minutes intervals, flip the patty using tongs.
• Now, place the cheese slice on top of the patty. Also, place 2 burger buns (flat-side down) on the air fryer basket in a single layer leaving an inch gap between them.
• Air fry for 1 minute till the cheese melts and the buns are warm.
• Remove into a dish, assemble, and serve!  

Notes: You don’t need to thaw the patty or preheat the air fryer.

3. How to Cook Frozen Burger in the Oven

Ingredients

• 2 frozen burger patties
• Oil
• Salt & pepper
• 2 cheddar cheese slices

Instructions

• Begin by preheating the oven at 425° F.
• Meanwhile, line a baking tray with foil and place a wire rack on top. Then, brush oil on the frozen patties, season with salt & pepper, and put them on the wire rack.
• Slide the tray in the middle rack. Bake for 20-22 minutes at 425° F while flipping the patties after 10 minutes.
• Shift the tray to the upper rack and broil for 3 minutes per side.
• Lay a cheese slice on top of each burger patty, replace the tray on the middle rack and let the cheese melt on the oven’s residual heat.
• Lastly, assemble the patty in burger buns along with fresh veggies and sauce.

Notes: Broiling gives the patty an enhanced taste. If your oven doesn’t have a broiler, increase the heat to 500° F and cook for 6 minutes (3 mins per side).

4. How To Grill Frozen Burgers

Ingredients

• 4 Frozen beef burger patties
• Salt & pepper
• 4 cheese slices

Instructions

• Begin by preheating the grill to 350° F for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, separate the frozen patties using a butterknife and season both sides with salt & pepper.
• Place them on the grill grates. Grill for 14 minutes while flipping at every 4-5 minutes interval.
• Put the cheese slices on top of each patty and grill for 1 minute.
• Remove into a dish, assemble, and enjoy. 

Notes: Check the grilled burger patties with a meat thermometer. When the internal temperature reads 160° F, they are done.

Now, you know how to cook frozen burgers in 4 different ways. After reading this article, we hope that you will have delicious hot burgers. Good luck