Crispy Air Fryer Butter Burger

Satisfy your cravings with this low-calorie, filling air fryer butter burger featuring toasted buns, tender beef slices, and a cheesy fried egg.

Ingredients

• 2 hamburger buns
• 200 g beef slices
• 2 eggs
• 2 pieces string cheese
• 1 leaf lettuce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• to taste ketchup
• to taste mayonnaise
• to taste Italian-style herb seasoning

Instructions

1. 1Dampen the hamburger buns

   

   Rinse the two hamburger buns thoroughly under running tap water to lightly dampen them before toasting.

   Tip: Make sure the buns are lightly damp to achieve the right texture.
2. 2Toast buns in the air fryer

   

   Place the damp hamburger buns into the air fryer basket and toast them at 180 degrees for 5 minutes.

   Tip: Check the buns halfway through to ensure even toasting.
3. 3Sear the beef slices

   

   Spray olive oil evenly onto a non-stick pan placed over heat, then add the beef slices to sear them until browned.

   Tip: Ensure the pan is well-heated before adding the beef to get a good sear.
4. 4Fry the eggs

   

   Crack two eggs directly into the pan to fry them into sunny-side-up eggs alongside the beef.

   Tip: Keep the heat low to avoid burning the bottom of the eggs.
5. 5Add cheese and melt

   

   Tear pieces of string cheese and place them over the frying eggs, then cover the pan with a lid to let the cheese melt completely.

   Tip: Covering the pan traps the steam, helping the cheese melt faster and more evenly.
6. 6Cut the toasted buns

   

   Take the toasted buns and carefully cut them in half using kitchen shears to prepare them for assembly.

   Tip: Use sharp kitchen shears for a clean and even cut through the toasted crust.
7. 7Apply sauces to the bun

   

   Apply ketchup and mayonnaise evenly onto the cut side of the bun to create a flavorful base for the burger.

   Tip: Spread the sauces smoothly across the entire surface of the bun for a balanced flavor in every bite.
8. 8Add lettuce

   

   Place a fresh lettuce leaf directly on top of the sauce-covered bun to add a crisp, refreshing texture.

   Tip: Make sure the lettuce fits nicely within the edges of the bun.
9. 9Add the seared beef slices

   

   Place the thinly sliced seared beef directly on top of the fresh lettuce layer resting inside the burger bun.

   Tip: Arrange the slices evenly so each bite gets a good balance of tender beef and crisp greens.
10. 10Top with the cheesy fried egg

    

    Carefully transfer the cooked fried egg, topped with melted cheese, using a spatula and place it right over the beef slices.

    Tip: Make sure the cheese is fully melted over the warm egg before assembling.
11. 11Season and close the burger

    

    Sprinkle Italian-style herb seasoning over the cheesy egg before placing the top bun to finish the burger.

    Tip: An even sprinkle of herbs adds an aromatic and savory finish to the burger.

Storage & Reheating

Burn It Off

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