How Long to Cook Beyond Beef Patties in an Air Fryer

Beyond Meat has revolutionized the plant-based meat industry with its impressively meaty Beyond beef patties. These veggie burgers cook up incredibly juicy and flavorful in an air fryer. But how long should you cook Beyond patties to get the perfect texture?

Introduction to Beyond Beef

Beyond Meat was founded in 2009 with the goal of perfectly replicating the taste, texture, and aroma of real meat using only plant-based ingredients. Their Beyond beef patties aim to mimic ground beef.

These realistic burger patties are made from a proprietary blend of pea protein, rice protein, mung bean protein, coconut oil, and beet juice extract for color. They have marbling designed to melt and tenderize like real beef.

Beyond patties are sold pre-formed into burger shapes. They can be purchased frozen or refrigerated.

Benefits of Choosing Beyond Beef

There are many reasons consumers opt for plant-based Beyond beef over traditional burgers:

• Health – Beyond patties are lower in saturated fat and contain no cholesterol. They offer an excellent source of protein and iron.

• Environment – Plant-based foods have a lower environmental impact than meat production.

• Ethical – Vegans/vegetarians can enjoy a meaty burger experience.

• Variety – Those looking to cut back on meat appreciate the flavorful plant-based option.

Why Cook Beyond Burgers in an Air Fryer?

Air fryers provide a quick, convenient, and healthy way to cook Beyond burgers with minimal oil. Benefits include:

• Speed – Cooks faster than oven. Burger ready in 10-15 minutes.

• Convenience – Easy to toss in straight from freezer.

• Versatility – Can cook burgers from frozen or fresh.

• Flavor – Browning adds nice texture and flavor.

• Healthy – Uses less oil than pan frying.

How Long to Cook Fresh Beyond Burgers

If cooking fresh Beyond patties that are refrigerated, follow these guidelines:

• Preheat air fryer to 350°F
• Cook 9-11 minutes, flipping halfway
• Cook until internal temp reaches 165°F

At 350°F, fresh Beyond burgers will take around 10 minutes in the air fryer.

Always check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer for doneness.

How Long to Cook Frozen Beyond Burgers

For cooking frozen Beyond patties:

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F
• Cook 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway
• Cook until 165°F internal temperature

Frozen Beyond burgers will take 15-18 minutes at 400°F in the air fryer.

The higher temp helps heat the burger from frozen quickly. Monitor closely and check temp.

Pro Tips for Cooking Beyond Burgers

• Let refrigerated patties sit at room temp for 10-15 minutes before cooking for more even heating.

• Use a meat thermometer to confirm 165°F internal temp. Color alone doesn’t indicate doneness.

• Flip burgers over halfway during cooking for evenly browned exterior.

• Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Give patties breathing room.

• Optional: Lightly brush patties with oil for browning. Not required.

• Resist the urge to press down on patties while they cook.

How to Add Cheese

To melt cheese on top of cooked Beyond burgers:

1. Cook patties until done (165°F internal temp).

2. Turn off air fryer and top burgers with cheese slices.

3. Let sit in air fryer 1-2 minutes. Residual heat will melt cheese.

Serving Suggestions

Dress up your Beyond burger with classic toppings:

• Brioche or potato buns
• Lettuce, tomato, onion
• Pickles, mustard, ketchup
• Mayo or burger sauce
• Avocado, guacamole

Or get creative and substitute a portabella cap for the bun!

Side Dishes

Beyond burgers pair nicely with these air-fried sides:

• Sweet potato fries
• Onion rings
• Fried pickles
• Air fryer french fries
• Roasted cauliflower

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

• Refrigerate fully cooked leftover patties up to 5 days.

• To reheat, place patties in air fryer at 380°F for 3-5 minutes until warmed through.

• Freeze cooked burgers up to 3 months. Reheat frozen in air fryer at 400°F for 6-10 minutes.

More Air Fryer Veggie Burger Recipes

• Black Bean Quinoa Veggie Burgers
• Lentil Walnut Veggie Burgers
• Portabella Mushroom Veggie Burgers
• Sweet Potato Black Bean Burgers

Satisfy Your Cravings with Juicy Beyond Burgers

Beyond burgers offer the most realistic plant-based substitute for beef patties. The air fryer lets you enjoy all the meaty flavor and juiciness in record time.

In just 10-15 minutes, you can be biting into a mouthwatering Beyond burger packed with protein and flavor. Ditch the stove and oven – the air fryer is the fastest and best way to cook Beyond!