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Air Fryer Patty Melt

Air Fryer Patty Melt

4.64 from 11 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 26 minutes
Total Time: 36 minutes
Servings: 2 Servings

Description

Crispy buttered rye, a seasoned hamburger patty, caramelized onions and melty Swiss, made start to finish in the air fryer in about 35 minutes.

Ingredients 

For the patties

  • 8 oz ground beef, 80/20
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

For the sandwich

  • 1/2 large sweet onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 4 slices rye bread
  • 2 tbsp butter, softened
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese, or American

Instructions

Onions

  • Caramelize the onions. Spread the sliced onion in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, shaking halfway, until soft and golden. Remove and set aside.

Patties

  • Season the beef. Mix the ground beef, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Shape into 2 thin patties slightly larger than the bread.
  • Air fry the patties. Cook at 370°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.

Sandwich

  • Build the sandwich. Butter one side of each bread slice. Buttered side out, layer bread, 1 slice cheese, a patty, half the onions, 1 slice cheese and the top slice.
  • Toast until golden. Air fry at 360°F for 3–4 minutes per side, until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted. Slice in half and serve hot.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment paper (optional)

Notes

  • Beef: 80/20 gives the juiciest patty. Leaner beef dries out.
  • Even toasting: Press the sandwich lightly with a spatula before toasting.
  • Cheese: Use room-temperature slices so they melt before the bread over-browns.
  • Make ahead: Caramelize the onions and shape the patties up to 1 day ahead. Assemble and toast just before serving.
  • Storage: Refrigerate leftovers, wrapped, for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat: Air fry at 350°F for 3–4 minutes, flipping once. Avoid the microwave, which makes the bread soggy.
  • Frozen patties: Cook them through first, then build and toast as written.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 591kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 132mgSodium: 1281mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 643IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 390mgIron: 5mg