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Air Fryer Patty Melt

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Air Fryer Patty Melt

Air Fryer Patty Melt

My recipe for Air Fryer Patty Melt is amazing! I have always loved a great patty melt sandwich, and today’s batch in the air fryer did not disappoint!

If you love Air Fryer Hamburgers, you will absolutely love this patty melt; this is a great lunch or a great dinner. Served next to some Air Fryer Homemade Potato Chips or even some easy Air Fryer French Fries, you have a great meal!!

This is a true classic, and you will absolutely love this sandwich, it tastes just like a classic diner dish! Served on the classic Marble Rye Bread, topped with a hearty helping of sweet onions, and some Swiss cheese tops it off. Like in the dinner, I served it with some great pickles. This made for a great and easy meal that my entire family loved!

Air Fryer Patty Melt

What Is A Patty Melt?

If you have never heard of a patty melt, it’s a classic American sandwich. It is usually an all-beef patty served between two pieces of bread and topped with cheese and onions.

One of the best things about a patty melt is that it’s truly versatile. You can make it your own by changing the meat out, the cheese, and even the cheese out, and replace them with your own! You could have a different patty melt every day for a year and never run out of options!

What Makes A Great Air Fryer Patty Melt?

Since, there are relatively few ingredients in this recipe, the quality of the products matter, here are my suggestions:

The Meat:

For a true patty melt, you will use beef, but you don’t need to, remember this is your patty melt, here are some alternatives–

  • Beef: The classic, since this will be prepared in the air fryer, suggests an 80/20 mixture. For any fatter beef option, you are going to end up with a LOT of smoke. So, keep in lean. The internal temperature of the Beef Patty Melt should be 160 degrees F.
  • Turkey: Want an Air Fryer Turkey Patty Melt? Change out the beef for turkey. For turkey, the internal temperature should reach 160 degrees F.
  • Chicken: Want an Air Fryer Chicken Patty Melt? Use ground chicken, and then make sure to cook your chicken patty melt to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
  • Vegan: If you want a Vegan Patty Melt, you can easily change the meat to Beyond Burger Patty Melt.

The Onions:

While I used a Vidalia onion in this patty melt, you can use any type of onions that you have at your local grocery store or in your pantry. Here are some of my favorites—

  • Yellow Onions
  • Sweet Onions
  • Red Onions

The Cheese:

A classic patty melt is served with a layer of Swiss Cheese, but if you do not like Swiss, there are a few other options that will work on your patty melt–

  • Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Cheddar
  • Gruyere
  • Parmesan
  • Pecorino

How To Make A Patty Melt In The Air Fryer

How To Make A Patty Melt In The Air Fryer

Ingredients Needed For An Air Fryer Patty Melt

  • Sweet Onions
  • Ground Beef
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Marble Rye Bread
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Swiss Cheese
  • Spices: Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, and Black Pepper
  • Other: Cooking Spray

How To Prepare An Air Fryer Patty Melt

How To Prepare An Air Fryer Patty Melt
  • Start by preheating your air fryer to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting. Then spray the basket with cooking spray.
  • Add the onions to the air fryer basket and spray them generously with cooking sprays. Shake the basket to coat the onions. Air fry for 10-15 minutes until the onions are softened and charred, shake the basket every few minutes, so they cook evenly.
  • Once they are done, take them out of the air fryer, and set them aside.
  • While the onions are cooking, prepare the patties by m making the ground beef, Worceshtisre sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
  • Form two patties, I like to make the patties oval-shaped and very flat, close to the shape of the bread I am using.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F, air fryer setting.
  • Add the patties to the air fryer basket, not touching. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through.
How To Prepare An Air Fryer Patty Melt
How To Prepare An Air Fryer Patty Melt
  • Take one piece of bread and smear 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side. Place the bread butter side down into the air fryer.
  • Place one slice of cheese on top of the bread, followed by a burger patty, half the onions, and one more cheese slice. Butter another slice of bread on one side with 1/2 tablespoon of the butter, place the bread butter side up onto the sandwich.
  • Air Fry for 3 minutes, flip the sandwich over, and air fry for another 2 minutes until lightly toasted on the outside, and the cheese is melted.
  • Repeat with the other sandwich.
How To Prepare An Air Fryer Patty Melt

Some Common Questions Asked About This Recipe–

I Can Not Find The Marble Rye Bread. What Other Type Of Bread Can I Use?

I know that this bread is hard to find. I personally ordered mine on Amazon, if you can not find it around your area. YOu really need a heavy sandwich bread, here are some of my favorite substitutions–

  • Sourdough Bread
  • Ciabatta Bread
  • Multi-Grain Bread
  • French Bread

What To Serve With An Air Fryer Patty Melt

This Patty Melt will go well with anything, here are some of my favorite side dishes, that go well with this–

  • GREEK SALAD
  • AIR FRYER POTATO WEDGES
  • AIR FRYER FROZEN SWEET POTATO FRIES
  • NINJA FOODI BOXED MACARONI AND CHEESE
  • INSTANT POT MASHED POTATOES

Other Great Air Fryer Sandwich Recipes

  • AIR FRYER FLUFFERNUTTER SANDWICH
  • AIR FRYER GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
  • EASY AIR FRYER PEPPERONI CALZONE
  • AIR FRYER REUBEN SANDWICH
  • AIR FRYER SAUSAGE, PEPPERS, AND ONIONS

SOME HELPFUL PRODUCTS USED IN MAKING THIS RECIPE-

Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links. At no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.


Philips Kitchen Appliances Digital Twin TurboStar Airfryer XXL, with Fat Removal Technology, 3 Lbs, Black, HD9650/96

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Air Fryer Patty Melt
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Air Fryer Patty Melt
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
26 mins
Total Time
36 mins
 

My recipe for Air Fryer Patty Melt is fantastic! I have always loved an incredible patty melt sandwich, and today’s batch in the air fryer did not disappoint!

Course: Appetizers, Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Main Entree, Main Meal
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer Patty Melt, Air Fryer Sandwiches
Servings: 2 Servings
Calories: 628 kcal
Author: ForkToSpoon.com
Ingredients
  • 1/2 large sweet onion cut into 1/4 inch slices
  • 8 ounces ground beef
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 slices marble rye bread
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted, room temperature
  • 4 slices Swiss Cheese
Instructions
  1. Start by preheating your air fryer to 350 degrees F, air fryer setting. Then spray the basket with cooking spray.

  2. Add the onions to the air fryer basket and spray them generously with cooking sprays. Shake the basket to coat the onions. Air fry for 10-15 minutes until the onions are softened and charred, shake the basket every few minutes, so they cook evenly.

  3. Once they are done, take them out of the air fryer, and set them aside.

  4. While the onions are cooking, prepare the patties by m making the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl.

  5. Form two patties, I like to make the patties oval-shaped and very flat, close to the shape of the bread I am using.

    How To Prepare An Air Fryer Patty Melt
  6. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F, air fryer setting.

  7. Add the patties to the air fryer basket, not touching. You may need to cook in batches. Air fry for 6 minutes, flipping halfway through.

    How To Prepare An Air Fryer Patty Melt
  8. Take one piece of bread and smear 1/2 tablespoon of butter on one side. Place the bread butter side down into the air fryer.

  9. Place one slice of cheese on top of the bread, followed by a burger patty, half the onions, and one more cheese slice. Butter another slice of bread on one side with 1/2 tablespoon of the butter, place the bread butter side up onto the sandwich.

  10. Air Fry for 3 minutes, flip the sandwich over, and air fry for another 2 minutes until lightly toasted on the outside, and the cheese is melted.

  11. Repeat with the other sandwich.

  12. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

    Air Fryer Patty Melt
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Patty Melt
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 628 Calories from Fat 315
% Daily Value*
Fat 35g54%
Saturated Fat 15g94%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 113mg38%
Sodium 609mg26%
Potassium 623mg18%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 318IU6%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 380mg38%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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