Impossible burgers in the air fryer are delicious and easy. Air frying is the quickest way to cook these plant-based burgers. When made in the air fryer, these juicy, meaty vegan patties have crispy exteriors and tender interiors.
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The Impossible burger is a remarkable plant-based patty that mimics the taste and texture of real beef so well that it’s become a hit with not just vegetarians and vegans but also meat-eaters.
If you want to cut back on meat without sacrificing flavor, the Impossible burger is a game-changer. Air frying is an easy way to cook these delicious plant-based burgers.
An air fryer Impossible burger has a seared exterior while the inside stays juicy. The air flow inside the air fryer gives the burgers a grill-like char and caramelization without using a grill.
You can top the meatless burger with all your favorite toppings, such as sliced cheese or vegan cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ketchup.
Be sure to check out my post that has all the cooking times for the air fryer, organized by type of food. Also, try some frozen crinkle-cut fries, crispy air fryer red potatoes, or frozen biscuits in the air fryer.
💡 Tips for Making Air Fryer Impossible Burgers
- Preheat the air fryer to make sure the burgers start cooking right away.
- Don’t thaw the vegan burger patties.
- Place the Impossible burgers in the basket in a single layer; don’t overcrowd. The patties need room for the hot air to circulate around them for even crisping.
- Flip halfway through the cooking time for even cooking.
- Check the patty’s internal temperature with a digital meat thermometer to ensure it’s cooked through. According to the Impossible website, the burgers should be at 160° F (71° C).
- For extra browning, spray a little oil over the patty before cooking.
- Serve burgers in buns with toppings like lettuce, tomato, bacon, ketchup, or your favorite sauce, with a side of frozen steak fries, french fries or frozen sweet potato fries in air fryer.
- Your air fryer’s times may vary due to wattage and capacity.
❓FAQS
Once the burgers are cooked, turn off the air fryer and place a slice of cheese (or vegan cheese slices) over the cooked burger patties. Close the air fryer and let the cheese melt in the residual heat.
The Impossible burgers come pre-seasoned, so you don’t need to season them. However, you can always add some salt and pepper to taste or try my roasting seasoning. Sprinkle a pinch before flipping the burger.
📝 How to Cook Frozen Impossible Burger Patties
- Preheat the air fryer. Place frozen plant-based burgers in the air fryer.
- Cook burgers, flipping once halfway through the cooking process.
- Air fry until golden brown and internal temperature registers at 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
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You can air fry all kinds of frozen foods like air fryer frozen broccoli, frozen biscuits, sweet potato fries, and empanadas.
✅ MY FAVORITE AIR FRYER ACCESSORIES
EVO oil sprayer is great for spraying oil on food. This is the best I’ve tried.
An instant-read thermometer is invaluable when air frying meats or frozen foods.
Perforated parchment sheets come in handy when making messy foods.
How to Air Fry Frozen Impossible Burgers
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
Air Fryer Instructions (See Note!)
- Preheat your air fryer to 380 degrees F (193 degrees C) for 4 minutes.
- Add the frozen burger patties to the air fryer basket.
- Air fry for 9 to 12 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit (193 degrees Celsius). At the 5-minute mark, flip the burgers with a spatula and continue air frying.
- Check the internal temperature periodically till a meat thermometer registers at 160 degrees F (71 degrees C). For cheeseburgers, add a cheese slice to the patties when they reach 155 degrees F (68 degrees C) and let them sit in the air fryer for a minute.
Notes
- Don’t defrost the frozen Impossible patties before air frying.
- Note: Every air fryer’s cooking time will vary due to wattage and capacity. The first time you make this recipe, monitor the burgers and check on them 2 to 3 minutes before the time is up. Adjust the air frying time as needed.
Nutrition
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Blu says
I made the mistake of defrosting the burgers the first time I did this and the texture was off. For my 2nd try, I cooked it from frozen and it worked out great at 10 minutes.
Neena Panicker says
Blu, thank you for taking the time to comment. I’m glad it worked well in the end.