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    Home » Vegan Recipes

    December 21, 2021

    Air Fryer Beyond Burger

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    This Air Fryer Beyond Burger is easy to prepare and ready in just 10 minutes! It's tender, smoky, and full of flavor in every bite. Vegan and gluten-free!

    Beyond burger on a wooden board with the top bun placed on the right side of the burger.

    If you've been looking for a delicious vegan burger that tastes like the real thing, look no further than this air fryer beyond burger!

    It's truly mind-blowing how similar it tastes to meat. Even the biggest meat-lover won't realize that it's vegan!

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    • What is beyond burger?
    • Ingredients
    • How to cook beyond burger in the air fryer
    • Expert Tips
    • FAQ
    • Serving suggestions
    • Air Fryer Beyond Burger Recipe

    What is beyond burger?

    The Beyond Burger is a plant-based patty that is made to look, taste, and cook like beef. It has a similar texture, and even smell, to a regular patty, but is made entirely from plants.

    The main ingredients are pea protein and vegetable oils. It's gluten-free, soy-free, and high in protein with around 20gr of protein per patty.

    Ingredients

    Gathered ingredients for making air fryer beyond burger.
    • Beyond patties: For best results, thaw them before cooking.
    • Burger ingredients: Buns, vegan mayo, cheddar slices, lettuce, tomatoes, and red onion. Or whatever you want to put in your burger.

    How to cook beyond burger in the air fryer

    Step 1

    Preheat your air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC).

    Step 2

    Season the patties with salt and black pepper on both sides, and rub gently.

    Uncooked Beyond burger patties in air fryer basket.

    Step 3

    Using a spatula, transfer them to the air fryer's basket. Cook for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until golden brown.

    Step 4

    Serve it either as a protein side or make burgers with it!

    Cooked Beyond burger patties in air fryer basket.

    Expert Tips

    • Pay attention to smoke. If you see smoke coming out of your air fryer, open the basket and let it escape. In that case, it's best to place your air fryer below or near your kitchen hood.
    • Season the patties. When testing, I have found that they need a bit of salt and pepper, so don't skip on the seasoning.
    • No need to spray with cooking spray or oil. The patties have enough fat in them so that they won't stick. In fact, your air fryer basket will get pretty greasy.
    • Serve it right away. This beyond burger is best enjoyed warm and fresh.
    A hand placing the top bun on the Beyond burger.

    FAQ

    Can you cook beyond burger frozen?

    It's best to cook the patties after they've completely thawed, but if you forgot to do so, you can cook them frozen. Follow the instruction in the recipe card below, and make sure to double the time. Instead of 4 minutes per side, the burgers will need 8-9 minutes.

    Can I defrost beyond burger in the microwave?

    Yes! Transfer the patties to a plate and either use the defrost setting or microwave for 30 seconds on a low setting, flipping the patties halfway through. You know they're defrosted when you press the middle of the patties and there is no ice.

    Be sure not to overcook them, because this will change the texture! After defrosting in the microwave, beyond burgers should be cooked within an hour or two to prevent bacteria from spreading.

    How to know when the patties are done?

    Beyond burger is done when it's golden brown on the outside and pink on the inside. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F (74 C). You can measure it by using a meat thermometer.

    Can you reheat it?

    Yes. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 C). Add the patties and cook for 1 minute on each side, or until the inner temperature has reached 165 degrees F (74 C).

    Can you freeze it?

    No. Once you cook your beyond burger in the air fryer, it's not a good idea to freeze.

    Beyond burger on a wooden cutting board with white parchment paper.

    Serving suggestions

    If you're looking for what to serve with this air fryer beyond burger, try the following recipes:

    Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

    Sweet Potato Beet Salad

    Easy Salad Kabobs

    Creamy Potato Salad with Dill

    Mediterranean Salad with Orzo

    Or pick any of these 20 Air Fryer Side Dishes!

    Beyond burger on a wooden cutting board layered with white parchment paper.

    Air Fryer Beyond Burger Recipe

    Petranka
    This Air Fryer Beyond Burger is easy to prepare and ready in just 10 minutes! It's tender, smoky, and full of flavor in every bite. Vegan and gluten-free!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 12 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American, Gluten-free, Vegan
    Servings 2
    Calories 248 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 package (2 patties) Beyond Burger, thawed
    • A pinch of salt
    • A pinch of black pepper

    For assembling the burger (optional)

    • 2 burger buns, we use brioche (gluten-free if needed)
    • 4-5 tablespoon vegan or regular mayo
    • 2 cheddar slices (vegan if needed, we like Chao)
    • 3-4 lettuce leaves
    • 1 small tomato, sliced
    • 1 small red onion, sliced

    Instructions
     

    Cook the patties

    • Preheat your air fryer to 350ºF (180ºC).
    • Season the patties with salt and black pepper on both sides, rubbing gently.
    • Using a spatula, transfer them to the basket of your air fryer. Air fry for 8-9 minutes, flipping halfway through. You know they're ready when the inner temperature has reached 165 degrees F (74 C). The patties should be golden brown on the outside and pink on the outside.

    Assemble the burger

    • Cut your brioche buns in the middle. Spread mayo on the inner side of the top and bottom halves.
    • Layer lettuce, one beyond patty, cheddar, tomato slices, and red onion. Repeat with the second burger. Serve!

    Notes

    Storage
    This burger is best when fresh. I don't recommend cooking it ahead of time.
    Reheating
    Air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 C). Add the patties and cook for 1 minute on each side (2 minutes in total), or until the inner temperature has reached 165 degrees F (74 C).
    *Nutrition information is a rough estimate calculated without optional ingredients and for the beef patty only. If you use the optional ingredients and make a burger, the estimated calories will be roughly 675 per serving.
    Keyword air fryer, beyond burger, beyond meat, vegan burger, vegetarian burger
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Sami says

      January 28, 2022 at 3:45 pm

      5 stars
      I have been wanting to make a good vegan burger for a few weeks now and this was so delicious!

      Reply
      • Petranka says

        January 29, 2022 at 8:53 pm

        I am so happy to hear, Sami! Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    2. Sheila says

      April 01, 2022 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      I used the air fryer and cooked exactly as you directed. Checked the burger with a digital thermometer and it was perfect! I bought the Beyond Burgers on sale at Costco. I'm not Vegan but am open to trying plant based products. I put Swiss cheese on mine, pickle and mayo. It was really good and the texture was good too. Thanks for sharing this air fryer recipe!

      Reply
      • Petranka says

        April 05, 2022 at 9:03 am

        So glad you liked the recipe, Sheila! Thank you for the great review!

        Reply

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