Air Fryer Bacon Cheeseburger
Description
Discover the ultimate Air Fryer Bacon Cheeseburger recipe that’s juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make! This mouthwatering burger combines crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a perfectly cooked patty, all made in your air fryer for a quick and delicious meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or backyard BBQs!
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef:, 80/20 blend recommended
- 4 slices Bacon
- 4 slices Cheese, cheddar, American, or your choice
- 4 Burger Buns, toasted
- 1 teaspoon Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, to taste
Optional Toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the bacon in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- While the bacon is cooking, season the ground beef with salt and pepper. Divide the beef into equal portions and shape them into patties, making a slight indent in the center of each to prevent puffing.
- Once the bacon is done, place the burger patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400°F (200°C) for about 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until they reach your desired doneness.
- In the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheese on each patty to melt.
- Remove the cooked burger patties and keep warm. If desired, place the hamburger buns in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes to toast lightly.
- On the bottom half of each bun, layer the lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Place the burger patty with melted cheese on top, followed by a slice of bacon. Add ketchup and mustard to taste, then place the top half of the bun.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 1197mgPotassium: 513mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 273mgIron: 4mg