Description
Make juicy, cheese-stuffed burgers quickly using your air fryer. This method cooks the patties evenly, resulting in a melted cheese center and a slightly crisp exterior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 recommended)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 slices sharp cheddar cheese (or preferred melting cheese)
- 4 hamburger buns
- Optional toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, condiments
Instructions
- In a bowl, gently mix the ground beef with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Do not overmix.
- Divide the meat mixture into 8 equal portions.
- Take one portion and flatten it into a thin patty shape, about 4 inches wide.
- Place two slices of cheese in the center of the patty.
- Take a second, similarly sized patty portion and place it over the cheese.
- Carefully pinch and seal the edges of the two patties together completely, forming one thick, stuffed patty. Ensure no cheese is exposed. Repeat for the remaining portions.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the stuffed patties in the basket in a single layer, ensuring they do not touch. Work in batches if necessary.
- Air fry for 10 minutes.
- Flip the burgers carefully. Continue to air fry for another 4 to 6 minutes for medium doneness, or longer for well done. Check the internal temperature for safety.
- Remove the burgers from the air fryer. Toast the buns in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes if desired.
- Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings and serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best melt, use cheese like Monterey Jack, Gruyère, or a good quality American cheese.
- If your patties seem too loose, chill them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before air frying to help them hold their shape.
- The internal temperature for safe consumption of ground beef is 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 16 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 16
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100