Air Fryer Cheeseburger Recipe

A cheeseburger is a classic American dish known for its juicy beef patty, melted cheese, and various toppings, all sandwiched between a soft bun. Cooking a cheeseburger in an air fryer is a great way to achieve a perfectly cooked patty with less oil. This recipe is straightforward and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

 

Ingredients

• Ground beef: 500 g
• Burger buns: 4
• Cheddar cheese slices: 4
• Lettuce leaves: 4
• Tomato: 1, sliced
• Onion: 1, sliced
• Ketchup: To taste
• Mustard: To taste
• Salt: 5 g
• Black pepper: 2 g

Instructions

Preparation:

• In a bowl, mix the ground beef with salt and black pepper.
• Form the mixture into 4 equal-sized patties.
• Let the patties sit for about 10-15 minutes.

Cooking the Patties:

• Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.
• Place the burger patties in the air fryer basket.
• Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the patties are cooked to your liking.
• In the last minute of cooking, place a cheese slice on each patty to melt.

Assembling the Cheeseburger:

• Toast the burger buns if desired.
• On each bun bottom, place lettuce, a cooked cheese-topped patty, tomato slices, and onion.
• Add ketchup and mustard as desired.
• Top with the other half of the bun.

 

 

Serving:

• Serve the cheeseburgers immediately while they are hot.

Tips:

• Don't overwork the beef when forming patties to keep them juicy.
• Adjust the cooking time based on the thickness of the patties and how well-done you prefer your burger.

This Air Fryer Cheeseburger recipe is perfect for a quick and tasty meal that's easy to make.