This Air Fryer Beef and Bacon Burger recipe is just the thing for anyone wanting to enjoy a delicious, healthier version of this fast food staple. The juicy beef batty is perfectly seasoned and paired with crispy bacon and melted gouda cheese, served on a lightly toasted brioche bun. The best part is that everything is cooked in the air fryer, which makes for a fast dinner without a ton of excess oil. I love to go all out on these burgers and top them with onion, tomato, beetroot (beet) and pickles, with mayo, mustard and ketchup. This meal is highly customisable; feel free to add whatever toppings you like!
Can you make Air Fryer Beef and Bacon Burgers ahead of time?
Refrigerate the uncooked burger patties for up to 3 days. Freeze the uncooked burger patties for up to 2 months. Store in an airtight container or reusable sandwich bag. Use baking (parchment) paper between the layers if needed to stop the patties from sticking together. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before use. Cook as per the recipe.
Are Air Fryer Beef and Bacon Burgers suitable for leftovers?
You can store leftover cooked beef patties in the fridge for up to 3 days. Microwave to reheat. Not suitable to freeze.
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Air Fryer Beef and Bacon Burger
Air Fryer Beef and Bacon Burgers are a great option for those looking for a healthier version of this popular takeout, as cooking in the air fryer means you need less oil.
- Total Time: 27 mins
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
PATTIES
- 500 g (1 lb 2 oz) regular minced (ground) beef (not extra lean)
- 1 cup (100 g) breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp sea salt flakes
BURGERS
- 4 middle slices of bacon (lean bacon)
- Olive oil spray
- 4 slices gouda cheese
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 tomato, sliced
- ½ onion, sliced
- ¼ cup (60 g) canned beetroot (beet)
- ¼ cup (60 g) sliced gherkins (dill pickles)
- ¼ cup (60 g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (60 g) ketchup
- ¼ cup (60 g) yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Place the burger patty ingredients in a large bowl and use your hands to combine. Split the mixture into four equal portions and form into patties.
- Cook the bacon in the air fryer for 6–8 minutes or until golden. Once cooked, set aside.
- Spray the patties with oil and cook in the air fryer for 8–10 minutes.
- Add a slice of gouda cheese to each patty, followed by a slice of bacon. Cook in the air fryer for one more minute.
- Remove the patties from the air fryer and heat the brioche buns in the air fryer for 2 minutes.
- Serve the beef and bacon burgers topped with tomato, onion, beetroot, pickles, mayonnaise, ketchup and yellow mustard.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Refrigerate uncooked burger patties for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Store in an airtight container or reusable sandwich bag. Use baking (parchment) paper between the layers if needed to stop the patties from sticking. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight before use. Cook as per the recipe.
LEFTOVERS
Store leftover cooked beef patties in the fridge for up to 3 days. Microwave to reheat. Not suitable to freeze.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 22 mins
- Category: burger, beef, air fryer burger, air fry burger
- Method: air fry
- Cuisine: American
