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A close-up of an air fryer Impossible Burger on a bun with all the toppings, including cheese and mayo. It sits on a plate next to potato chips.
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Air Fried Impossible Burgers

Enjoy the delicious taste of plant-based Impossible Burgers cooked in the air fryer for a fraction of the time and effort. Make the best air-fried plant-based burgers and add your favorite toppings!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 burgers
Calories 230kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 plant-based patties Beyond Beef, Impossible Burgers, or your favorite plant-based burgers
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable cooking spray

Instructions

  • Thaw out plant-based burgers until soft. If you're using Impossible ground, let the mixture thaw and form into 4 patties of equal size.
    Hand-pressed burger patties are on a wooden cutting board, sitting in front of an opened package of Impossible Burger grounds.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with vegetable spray.
  • Place burgers in the air fryer in a single layer. Cook at 375°F/190°C for 5 minutes.
    Looking down on Impossible Burgers in an air fryer basket.
  • Remove the air fryer basket. Season the top of each patty with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Then use a spatula to flip the burgers and cook for another 5 minutes.
    A hand holds a spatula with a veggie burger on it, preparing to flip it. It hovers over an air fryer basket.
  • To determine doneness, use visual cues such as the burgers should not be pink in the center. You can also insert a kitchen thermometer into the patties. The temperature should be 160°F/70°C. The cooking time varies based on the thickness of the burgers.
  • For Cheeseburgers: add slices of vegan cheese on the cooked burgers and cook in the air fryer for an additional minute, until the cheese has melted.
  • Brush the cut side of buns with olive oil and place them in the air fryer, cut side up and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until toasted.
  • Place burgers on toasted buns and add your favorite burger toppings.

Notes

Using Frozen Patties

Increase the cooking time by 2 to 3 minutes on both sides.
 
 
The nutritional estimate is based on frozen Impossible Burger patties. It does not include buns.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 370mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 4mg