The air fryer burger is an amazing method that cooks juicy meat with less smoke than grilling. It became popular in air fryer communities looking for alternatives to the barbecue burger in winter. The result is consistent and reproducible without an external grill.
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air fryer burger
Air fryer burger from the United States: traditional recipe step by step, with chef tips and clear times.
- USA
- MAIN COURSES
- High protein
- easy
12 min
Tiempo de Preparación
4
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 485 kcal
- Protein 30 g
- Fiber 2 g
- Carbohydrates 32 g
- Fat 28 g
- Sodium 720 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Air fryer burger is an American preparation with easy difficulty. Reserve about 22 minutes in total (12 for mise en place and preparation, 10 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 g of minced beef.
- Have ready: 4 hamburger buns.
- Have ready: 4 slices of cheddar.
- Have ready: Salt and pepper.
- Have ready: Spray oil.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Form 4 burgers of 125 g with a hole in the center to avoid swelling.
Form 4 125 g burgers with a hole in the center to avoid swelling.
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Season and drizzle oil on both sides.
Season and drizzle oil on both sides.
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Cook in air fryer at 190 C for 5 minutes
Cook in air fryer at 190 C for 5 minutes, flip, 5 more minutes.
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Add cheddar at the last minute to melt
Add cheddar at the last minute to melt.
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Toast bread with butter in a frying pan or grill
Toast bread with butter in a frying pan or grill.
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Assemble with vegetables and sauces to taste
Assemble with vegetables and sauces to taste.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
- Version baked at 200 °C with the same approximate times.
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