Air Fryer Copycat Big Mac

Air Fryer Copycat Big Mac — If you love Big Macs, you’re going to love this air fryer copycat recipe. It’s simple to make and tastes just like the real thing. Plus, it’s a lot healthier than the fast-food version. So give it a try today and see for yourself how delicious it is!

Everyone’s favorite burger, if you have ever been to McDonald’s and have eaten a Big Mac, now you can create a healthier version at home. Same great taste, but so much healthier and cheaper. After all, who wouldn’t love a Nice Air Fryer Copycat Big Mac? 

If you have been living under a rock and have no idea what a McDonald’s Big Mac is, it is known for 2 beef patties, a sesame seed bun, pickles, lettuce, chopped onions, and a slice of American cheese.  The real key is the Big Mac Sauce. 

What is in the special sauce? When I tried to find the exact ingredients, I kept getting a recipe for a Thousand Island Dressing. After another taste test, my son said it’s not Thousand Island Dressing, so we came across an old newspaper article for the recipe, which we used. It is really close, if not exact.

So, today we assembled our Big Mac with the help of the air fryer, and it made an amazing lunch!

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Copycat Big Mac

Sauce Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons of sweet relish
• 1 teaspoon of white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 2 tablespoons of French Dressing
• 1 tablespoon of minced onion
• 1 teaspoon of sugar

Hamburger Ingredients:

• 1 roll and 1 bottom part for the center
• 2 hamburger patties (I used frozen)
• 1 tablespoon of special sauce
• 1 teaspoon of diced onion
• diced iceberg lettuce
• 1 slice of American cheese
• 2 dill pickle slices

How To Make Air Fryer Copycat Big Mac

1. To make the sauce, add everything in a mixing bowl, and mix well. Refrigerate any leftover sauce. 
2. Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 375 degrees F.
3. Add your hamburger set the timer for 7 minutes, then flip and air fry for another 7 minutes.
4. To assemble, on the bottom, add a bottom bun, then a tablespoon of the Big Mac Sauce, diced onions, lettuce, cheese, hamburger, middle bun, another tablespoon of the Big Mac Sauce, onion, lettuce, hamburger, two pickle slices, top bun.
5. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

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Air Fryer Copycat Big Mac

4.42 from 12 votes

Author: Fork To Spoon

Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 10 minutes mins

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Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Servings: 1 Servings

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Description

Air Fryer Copycat Big Mac — Looking for an easy way to make a Big Mac at home? You need an air fryer! This copycat recipe is simple and delicious. You'll have the perfect burger in no time.

Ingredients 

Big Mac Sauce:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 4 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons French Dressing
• 1 tablespoon minced onion
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar

Big Mac Ingredients:

• 2 whole hamburger bun
• 2 hamburger patties, fresh or frozen
• 1 tablespoon Big Mac Sauce, Recipe above
• 1 teaspoon white onions, diced
• 1/4 cup lettuce, diced
• 2 slices American Cheese
• 2 dill pickles, sliced

Instructions

• To make the sauce, add everything in a mixing bowl, and mix well. Refrigerate any leftover sauce.
• Preheat your air fryer for 5 minutes at 375 degrees F, air fryer setting.
• Add your hamburger set the timer for 7 minutes, then flip and air fry for another 7 minutes.
• To assemble, on the bottom add a bottom bun, then a tablespoon of the Big Mac Sauce, diced onions, lettuce, cheese, hamburger, middle bun, another tablespoon of the Big Mac Sauce, onion, lettuce, hamburger, two pickle slices, top bun.
• Plate, serve, and enjoy!
  

Equipment

• Air Fryer

Notes

The sauce will make approximately enough for 6 Burgers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 1705kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 44gFat: 153gSaturated Fat: 38gPolyunsaturated Fat: 59gMonounsaturated Fat: 41gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 211mgSodium: 5924mgPotassium: 888mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 1678IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 539mgIron: 6mg