How To Toast Hamburger Buns In The Air Fryer — Hamburger buns can easily become an afterthought when cooking and assembling homemade hamburgers, yet they’re one of the key ingredients of any delicious hamburger, in my opinion! Toasting your hamburger bun instantly adds extra texture and irresistible crunch to a hamburger, and it’s so simple to achieve!
In this article, I walk you through the quick and easy steps to toast a hamburger bun in the air fryer and discuss why you should even bother in the first place!
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Can You Toast Hamburger Buns In The Air Fryer?
Absolutely! Air-frying hamburger buns are quick and easy and will result in the following:
- Crispy texture. The air fryer keeps the inside of the buns fluffy and light while creating an irresistible crispy exterior.
- An even crunch. The air circulation within an air fryer helps the hamburger buns crisp equally on all sides, not only on one side, as you get from using a toaster or a grill.
- Quick and easy. Toasting hamburger buns is quick and easy in an air fryer. We all know how air fryers drastically reduce traditional cooking times, and it’s no different in this case!
- Convenient. If you cook your hamburger patties in the air fryer, it’s a no-brainer to toast the buns in the same appliance, reducing kitchen clean-up!
Ingredients & Tools
Never toasted hamburger buns in an air fryer before? I’ve got you covered. Here’s exactly what you’ll need:
- Hamburger buns – This may seem obvious, and it is, but it is worth mentioning nonetheless. The buns are an important component of making appetizing hamburgers, so select high-quality buns from your local bakery.
- Butter – Adding a thin layer of butter (salted or unsalted) to all sides (top and bottom) of each bun adds a rich flavor, helps prevent the buns from sticking to any surface, and results in a crispy texture and golden color.
- Air fryer or Ninja Foodi – You can use an air fryer or a Ninja Foodi for toasting hamburger buns.
- Tongs – Use heat-safe tongs to remove the toasted hamburger buns from the air fryer basket, as they will be hot to the touch.
How To Toast Hamburger Buns In Air Fryer
These straightforward steps are fool-proof and won’t take longer than 10 minutes in total!
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F for about 3-5 minutes.
- Slice the hamburger buns in the center. You can decide whether to slice them completely in half or keep the burgers intact.
- Spread a thin layer of butter on the top and bottom of the buns, and add the buns to the air fryer basket with the top facing upward. If you have sliced the hamburger buns in half, spread the butter on all sides of the top and bottom sections of the buns.
- Toast the buns for 2-3 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the toasted buns from the air fryer using tongs and serve them immediately with freshly grilled hamburger patties, toppings, and sauce.
Recipe Tips
- Smear the butter evenly on the top and bottom of the hamburger buns so they toast evenly.
- Toasting the hamburger buns for 2-3 minutes is a guideline and may change depending on your particular brand of air fryer or the size of the buns. Always watch the buns while toasting to prevent them from browning too quickly or burning!
- If you have cut the hamburger buns in half to separate the halves, it’s a good idea to flip them midway through the cooking time for an even crisp on all sides.
- Toast the hamburger buns in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. There needs to be sufficient airflow in the air fryer to achieve an even crispy exterior.
- Add flavor to the hamburger buns by sprinkling your favorite seasonings, spices, herbs, or grated cheese over them once they are buttered. You could also use compound butter.
- Remove the hamburger buns immediately from the air fryer to prevent them from turning soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Toast Frozen Hamburger Buns In The Air Fryer?
Absolutely! Increase the cooking time to 3-5 minutes at 375F, and keep a close eye on the buns to ensure they don’t burn.
Extra toasting time can be added (about 1-2 minutes) if needed.
Can I Cook An Entire Hamburger In The Air Fryer?
Yes, you can! In fact, I’ve even got a blog post specifically on How to Make Frozen Hamburgers in the Air Fryer and a recipe on how to make regular Air Fryer Burgers that you can follow as a guide!
What’s The Best Temperature To Toast Hamburger Buns?
Like hot dog buns, hamburger buns should be toasted between 350-375F in an air fryer. Stick to the same temperature when toasting your hamburger buns in a toaster oven.
Are Hamburger Buns Supposed To Be Toasted?
It’s not a necessity to toast hamburger buns, but it does add delicious texture to the buns and the assembled hamburgers as a whole.
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How To Toast Hamburger Buns In The Air Fryer
Description
Ingredients
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 teaspoons butter, room-temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F for about 3-5 minutes.
- Slice the hamburger buns in the center. You can decide whether you want to slice them completely in half or keep the burgers intact.
- Spread a thin layer of butter on the top and bottom of the buns, and add the buns to the air fryer basket with the top facing upward. If you have sliced the hamburger buns in half, spread the butter on all sides of the top and bottom sections of the buns.
- Toast the buns for 2-3 minutes or until they are lightly golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the toasted buns from the air fryer using tongs and serve them immediately with freshly grilled hamburger patties, toppings, and sauce.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper
- Tongs
Nutrition
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