Hamburgers are an American classic, and one of the most satisfying sandwiches to sink your teeth into when you're hungry. Whether you're a ketchup devotee or a slaw aficionado, there are a million ways to top a burger, and a million ways to make it taste delicious. And while a grilled burger may be a classic, there's also a wide range of methods to cook a burger, each with its own benefits. Keep reading to learn about five different techniques for how to cook hamburgers, and why each one is worth trying out. For the step-by-step instructions, we're assuming that your burgers are a mid-range 4-6 ounces each, and that you're aiming for medium doneness. If that's not the case, make sure to adjust the cook times according to your burger size and preferences.

If you don't feel like dealing with your grill to make burgers, then your oven is the way to go. The broiler provides high, direct heat that cooks burgers quickly and gives them a nice char.

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Cooking hamburgers in a skillet may be the simplest method around, and it's a delicious one, too; the burgers will cook in their own rendered fat, yielding juicy, flavorful meat.

Grilling burgers gives them a nice smokiness and those coveted cross-hatch grill marks. Plus, you can cook as many as will fit on your grill at a time.

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We know, an Instant Pot burger recipe may seem unnecessary, but hear us out: there's zero mess involved! Wrapping the patties not only keeps things clean, but also traps in the moisture for a juicy, tender result.

The air fryer cooks burgers quickly and reliably; just make sure not to overcrowd the basket!

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The best way to check the doneness of a burger is by checking the internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, cooking a hamburger to an internal temperature of 160 degrees allows for maximum food safety, but not everyone enjoys a well-done burger. The internal temperatures for different levels of doneness are as follows:

Rare: 125 degrees Medium-rare: 135 degrees Medium: 145 degrees Well-done: 160 degrees