Ultimate Air Fryer Patty Melt with Golden Crust
Sink your teeth into a juicy, cheesy Air Fryer Dinners classic that's perfectly golden and ready in minutes. Get the recipe now!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef 80/20 blend
- 8 slices rye bread thick-cut
- 4 slices Swiss cheese or cheddar
- 1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter softened
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce optional
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper, then divide into four equal portions and shape into patties slightly larger than your bread slices.
- Preheat the air fryer to 370°F (185°C). Lightly butter one side of each rye bread slice.
- Place the patties in the air fryer basket and cook for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway, until browned and cooked through.
- Remove patties, then add the sliced onions to the basket and air fry for 3-4 minutes until caramelized.
- Assemble the sandwiches: bread (butter-side out), patty, onions, cheese, and top bread. Press gently.
- Return sandwiches to the air fryer and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until bread is golden and cheese is melted.