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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Air-Fryer Cheeseburgers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 42 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cut the crust off the sandwich bread and tear the bread into small pieces.
- 3
Mix the bread pieces with the milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
- 4
Add the ground beef and mix well.
- 5
Shape the mixture into 2 equal patties.
- 6
Make an indentation in the center of each patty with your thumb to keep them from puffing up.
- 7
Place the patties in the air fryer basket and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
- 8
Flip the patties and continue cooking on the second side for 8 to 10 minutes more.
- 9
Top each patty with cheese and return them to the air fryer until the cheese starts to melt, 20 to 30 seconds.
- 10
Place the patties on buns.
- Calories 1640.07 kcal High 82%
- Protein 78.93 g Good Source 158%
- Carbohydrate 178.22 g 65%
- Total Fat 67.66 g High 87%
- Saturated Fat 26.77 g High 134%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 209.65 mg High 70%
- Sodium 1959.91 mg High 85%
- Dietary Fiber 7.47 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 22.85 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 710.45 mg Good Source 55%
- Iron 15.5 mg Good Source 86%
- Potassium 383.2 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 1.43 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Air Fryer Cheeseburgers is made with 8 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include 1% Low Fat Milk, Black Pepper, Brioche Hamburger Bun, and Cheddar Cheese. Each serving provides about 1640.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Air-Fryer Cheeseburgers made of?
- The main ingredients are 1% Low-Fat Milk, Black Pepper, Brioche Hamburger Bun, Cheddar Cheese, Garlic Powder. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Air-Fryer Cheeseburgers?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1640.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Air-Fryer Cheeseburgers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Crispy Air-Fryer Cheeseburgers healthy?
- Crispy Air-Fryer Cheeseburgers has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 1640.07 calories and 78.93 g of protein, or 158% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1959.91 mg (85% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 26.77 g (134% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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