You’ll Need
500g pork mince
1 small onion, finely diced
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp sea salt
½ tsp black pepper
6 rashers smoked streaky bacon
4 burger buns
4 slices mature cheddar
1 tbsp olive oil
For the Sticky Onions
1 large onion, sliced
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp butter
To Finish
Burger sauce or garlic mayo
Optional but Dangerous
Fried egg
Jalapeños
Hash browns
Extra bacon
Method
1 - Preheat your air fryer to 200°C. 2 - In a bowl combine the pork mince, diced onion, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. 3 - Mix thoroughly and shape into 4 burger patties. 4 - Place the sliced onion and butter into a small foil tray and air fry for 4 minutes. 5 - Stir through the brown sugar and continue cooking for another 4–5 minutes until soft and sticky. 6 - Place the bacon into the air fryer basket and cook for 6–8 minutes until crisp. Remove and set aside. 7 - Add the pork burgers to the basket and air fry at 200°C for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway through. 8 - During the final 2 minutes place a slice of cheddar onto each burger so it melts properly. 9 - Warm the burger buns for 1–2 minutes. 10 - Build the burgers: sauce first, then pork burger, crispy bacon, sticky onions, and any dangerous extras you're using. 11 - Place the tops on and try to maintain structural control. Serve immediately while hot, cheesy, and slightly impossible to eat neatly.