Air Fryer Beef and Bacon Burger

Juicy seasoned beef patties topped with crispy bacon and melted gouda cheese, all cooked in the air fryer for a healthier take on the classic burger.

Ingredients

• 500 g regular minced beef
• 100 g breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tsp sea salt flakes
• 4 middle slices of bacon
• Olive oil spray
• 4 slices gouda cheese
• 4 brioche buns
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 60 g canned beetroot
• 60 g sliced gherkins
• 60 g mayonnaise
• 60 g ketchup
• 60 g yellow mustard

Method

1. Preheat the air fryer to 180C (350F).
2. Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and salt in a bowl. Shape into four patties.
3. Cook the bacon in the air fryer for 6-8 minutes until crisp, then set aside.
4. Spray the patties with oil and air fry for 8-10 minutes.
5. Top each patty with a slice of gouda and a piece of bacon, then cook for 1 more minute to melt the cheese.
6. Toast the brioche buns in the air fryer for 2 minutes.
7. Assemble the burgers with tomato, onion, beetroot, pickles, and your choice of sauces.

Tips

• Uncooked patties can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 2 months.
• Cooked patties keep in the fridge for 3 days and reheat well in the microwave.
• Customise with your favourite toppings and condiments.