“Crispy & Juicy Air Fryer Cheeseburgers”

Equipment

• Air Fryer (Basket or Oven style)
• Meat thermometer
• Mixing bowl
• Spatula

Ingredients

For the Burger Patties:

• 1.5 lbs Ground beef (80/20 chuck blend recommended for maximum juiciness)
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 1 tsp Onion powder
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tbsp Olive oil or avocado oil (for brushing)

For Assembly & Topping:

• 4 slices Cheddar, American, or Swiss cheese
• 4 Brioche or sesame burger buns
• 1 tbsp Unsalted butter (softened, for toasting buns)
• Lettuce, sliced tomatoes, red onions, and pickles (to taste)
• Your favorite sauces: Ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, or special burger sauce

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, kosher salt, and black pepper using your hands just until incorporated. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions and shape them into patties slightly wider than your burger buns (they will shrink slightly as they cook). Press a slight dimple into the center of each patty with your thumb to prevent them from puffing up into balls in the air fryer.
2. Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 to 5 minutes. Lightly brush the air fryer basket or tray with a small amount of oil to prevent sticking.
3. Place the patties in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook at 380°F (193°C) for 9 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through at the 5-minute mark. For medium burgers, cook to an internal temperature of 155°F (68°C) on a meat thermometer.
4. Immediately after flipping or in the last minute of cooking, lay a slice of cheese on top of each hot patty, letting it melt into gooey perfection. Remove the burgers from the air fryer. While the air fryer is still hot, lightly butter your burger buns and toast them in the basket for 1 to 2 minutes until golden brown.
5. Spread your favorite sauces on the toasted buns. Add crisp lettuce, sliced tomato, pickles, and the cheesy burger patty. Serve immediately while hot and juicy!

Nutrition

Calories: 585 kcal — · Protein: 34 g 68% · Fat: 36 g 46% · Carbohydrates: 31 g 11% Dietary · Saturated Fat: 15 g 75% · Fiber: 1.5 g 5% · Sugar: 5 g — · Sodium: 780 mg 34%