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Looking for a delicious burger recipe? Look no further than this air-fried Juicy Lucy burger! It’s full of cheesy goodness and the perfect use for your
As much as I’m a fan of grilling in the summer, sometimes it’s so hot I don’t even want to go outside.
That’s why I decided it was time to come up with a delicious burger recipe that is perfect for summer but could still be made inside without a stove.
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This gadget is fast becoming one of my favorite appliances and can work from everything from air fryer hot dogs to air fryer peach fritters to air fryer pasta chips. This baby is versatile!
Plus, you cannot go wrong with a burger recipe that packs cheese right into the middle of the burger.
Trust me, if you’re looking for an easy burger recipe this
What’s a Juicy Lucy burger?
A Juicy Lucy burger is where the cheese is packed in the middle of the burger instead of on the top.
It’s basically in an inside-out cheeseburger.
They are super juicy, packed with molten cheese, and PERFECT for a weekday dinner or a celebratory BBQ.
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What’s the best cheese to use for a Juicy Lucy burger?
I used shredded cheddar cheese but you can pretty much whatever cheese you love!
Some other delicious cheese choices:
- Crumbled blue cheese – I would pair this with caramelized onions and mushrooms.
- Shredded smoked provolone – if you love smoked cheese, this is a great way to add big-time flavor.
- Stringy shredded colby cheese is my favorite cheese, and it’s extra stringy and mild in flavor.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – if you want to add an Italian flare to a burger, this is a great cheese option!
What type of meat do I use for air fryer cheeseburgers?
I used 80/20 ground beef as it’s my favorite ground beef option for hamburgers.
You want some fat in the meat because it will keep the burger moist and help it from drying out. Especially if you like to cook your burgers to a more well-done temperature.
Of course, you can always use ground beef with less fat but just know it can make the burger dry out faster.
If you’re looking to really switch things up try using ground chicken or ground turkey!
Storage and leftovers
If you have any leftover
I typically just reheat my burgers in the microwave as it’s a quick method that will not dry out the beef.
More burger recipes
- Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Burgers
- Baked Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
- Chipotle Chicken Burgers Topped with Mango Salsa
- Cheesy Grilled Peach Jalapeno Turkey Burger
- Cranberry Pesto Chicken Burgers
- Apple Butter Onion Chicken Burgers
- Baja Burger
- Chicken Tandoori Burger
Air Fryer Juicy Lucy Burger
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 hamburger buns
- Sliced tomato, for topping
- Lettuce, for topping
- Pickles, for topping
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl add ground beef, kosher salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Using your hands, mix to combine the seasonings into the meat.
- Divide the meat into 8 same-size balls and flatten each into a disk about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place 2 tablespoons of the shredded cheese in the middle of 4 of the flattened patties.
- Place another patty on top of the cheese-filled patty and seal the edges.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with non-stick cooking spray and place the patties into the basket.
- Cook at 375 degrees F for 8-10 minutes, or until the burgers register 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Make sure to only test the beef and not the hot melted cheese in the middle.
- Serve your juicy Lucy burgers on a bun with your desired toppings such as sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and pickles.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
