After making numerous types of veggie burgers I have found some of my techniques for baking, freezing and reheating haven’t changed regardless of the type of patty.
Also, in some recipes, I have found old fashioned rolled oats to be my preferred ingredient to hold the veggie burgers together. When I use rolled oats I always make the veggie burgers the night before as this gives time for the rolled oats to absorb the moisture from the wet ingredients. I find this to be an important step as it makes a firmer patty, yet moist patty.
These instructions are for after the dough has set over night and the burgers are shaped. Note, if you prefer, you can shape the patties after making the dough, just don’t bake them until the rolled oats has time to rehydrate. This is my favorite burger mold. Note, even though this is my favorite mold, some burger recipes don’t work well as the dough sticks to the mold, however this mold works exceptionally well with these Tofu Mushroom Burgers.
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or Silpat. Form patties and place on baking sheet.
Place another layer of parchment paper or lay a Silpat over patties to keep them from drying out while in the oven.
Bake for a total of 40 minutes. After 20 minutes, remove the cover and carefully turn patties over, cover and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes. Do not over bake.
The patties should be firm and still moist when you break them open.
Serve burger patties as desired. Keep leftover burgers in an air tight container and refrigerate up to 5 days or freeze in a sealed container.
Freezing
To prevent the patties from sticking together, place a piece of parchment paper in-between the patties, then stack and freeze up to 5 months.
Re-heating
Because there is no oil in my veggie burgers, when reheating in an oven or Air fryer they can dry out. To prevent this from happening, while patties are still frozen, dip under running water just enough to get wet, then use your preferred method of re-heating.
Microwave
- No need to moisten.
Air Fryer
- Moisten frozen patty, wrap loosely in parchment paper and place in Air fryer at 400°F for 5-7 minutes.
Oven
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Moisten frozen patties, place on parchment line baking sheet, cover with parchment paper/foil, and bake for 15-18 minutes.