Description
These Cheese-Stuffed Air Fryer Burgers – Beef are juicy, cheesy, and ready in just 20 minutes. Each burger patty is filled with melty cheese and cooked perfectly in the air fryer, delivering crisp edges and a gooey center. Ideal for quick, family-friendly meals any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (90/10 lean): juicy and flavorful base for the burgers
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce: adds savory depth
- 1 teaspoon salt or garlic salt: enhances the beef’s natural flavor
- 1 teaspoon black pepper: balances richness
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder: adds mild sweetness and aroma
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, gouda, or pepper jack): melty and creamy filling
- 4 hamburger buns: soft base for assembling
- Toppings (tomato, lettuce, onion, pickles, ketchup, BBQ sauce): add texture and freshness
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and onion powder. Mix gently to combine without overworking the meat.
- Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (182°C).
- Divide the beef mixture into four equal portions. Flatten each into a thin round patty.
- Add a spoonful of shredded cheese to the center of each patty, then fold and seal the beef completely around the cheese.
- Press the stuffed patties into shape, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
- Place the patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 7 minutes.
- Flip each patty and cook for another 3–4 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Remove from the air fryer and let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving.
- Assemble burgers with buns, toppings, and sauces as desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Seal the patties tightly to prevent cheese from leaking during cooking.
- Use sharp cheddar, gouda, or pepper jack for the best melting texture.
- Chill patties for 10 minutes before air frying to help them hold shape.
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or a plant-based substitute.
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 360°F for 2 minutes for best results.
- Freeze cooked or uncooked patties for up to 3 months; thaw before reheating or cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 888 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 103 mg
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