Cheese-Stuffed Air Fryer Burgers (Printer-Friendly)
Juicy burgers filled with savory melted cheese, crisped in the air fryer for a quick, tasty dinner.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ For the beef patties
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500 g ground beef (90/10 lean-fat ratio preferred)
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10 ml Worcestershire sauce
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3 g fine sea salt
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2 g freshly ground black pepper
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2 g onion powder
→ For the filling
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60 g shredded cheese (cheddar, gouda, or preferred melting cheese)
→ For serving (optional, to taste)
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4 hamburger buns
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Sliced tomato
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Sliced onion
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Leaf lettuce
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Sliced pickles
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Ketchup
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Barbecue sauce
# Steps to Prepare:
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Combine ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and onion powder in a large bowl. Mix gently to incorporate ingredients evenly without overworking the meat.
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Divide beef mixture into four equal portions. Flatten each portion into a thin disk. Place shredded cheese in the center of each patty and fold edges up to completely encase cheese, sealing seams well.
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Preheat air fryer to 180°C. Place the stuffed patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring space between each for even circulation.
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Air fry patties for 7 minutes. Flip each patty with a spatula, and continue cooking for an additional 3 to 4 minutes until internal temperature reaches at least 71°C.
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Remove patties from air fryer and let rest for 2 minutes. Serve on buns with your choice of toppings such as tomato, onion, lettuce, pickles, and sauces.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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Seal cheese securely inside the patties to prevent leaks during cooking.
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Flip burgers halfway to ensure even browning and thorough cooking.
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Always confirm internal temperature reaches 71°C for food safety.
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Various cheeses such as cheddar, gouda, or pepper jack melt well in these patties.