You’ll Need
500g beef mince, 1 egg, 50g breadcrumbs, 1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, grated, 100g grated cheddar, 50g grated mozzarella, 1 tbsp olive oil
Cheeseburger Seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp sea salt, ½ tsp black pepper
Burger Sauce
4 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp ketchup
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp pickle juice
To Finish
Sliced pickles
Crispy onions
Spring onions
Optional but Dangerous
Jalapeños
Streaky bacon
Hot sauce
Loaded fries on the side
Method
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C.
In a large bowl combine the beef mince, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, olive oil, and all seasoning ingredients.
Mix thoroughly until fully combined.
Form into 12 evenly sized meatballs.
Place the meatballs into the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Air fry at 190°C for 10–12 minutes until browned and cooked through.
Meanwhile mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and pickle juice.
Transfer the cooked meatballs into a foil tray or heatproof dish.
Spoon over half the burger sauce.
Scatter over the cheddar and mozzarella.
Return to the air fryer at 180°C for 3–4 minutes until the cheese melts and bubbles.
Finish with sliced pickles, crispy onions, spring onions, and the remaining burger sauce.
Add bacon, jalapeños, or hot sauce if using.
Serve immediately while everything is still molten and completely unreasonable.