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Crispy Air-Fryer Cheeseburgers

Crispy Air-Fryer Cheeseburgers deliver juicy beef with a tender bite thanks to a simple bread-and-milk panade, then get finished with melted Cheddar on toasted brioche. Each bite balances rich, cheesy flavor with a lightly crisp exterior from the air fryer. Serve these for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering when you crave classic comfort without the grill.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook20 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Crispy Air-Fryer Cheeseburgers
  1. 1

    Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Cut the crust off the sandwich bread and tear the bread into small pieces.

  3. 3

    Mix the bread pieces with the milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.

  4. 4

    Add the ground beef and mix well.

  5. 5

    Shape the mixture into 2 equal patties.

  6. 6

    Make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to keep them from puffing up.

  7. 7

    Place the patties in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Flip the patties and continue cooking on the second side for 8 to 10 minutes more.

  9. 9

    Top each patty with cheese and return them to the air fryer until the cheese starts to melt, 20 to 30 seconds.

  10. 10

    Place the patties on buns.