Air Fryer Bacon Cheddar Burger Bowls
Are you ready for an easy dinner full of flavor and fun? Look no further than these Air Fryer Bacon Cheddar Burger Bowls! These bowls are packed full of creamy, heartiness from the cheddar cheese, and juicy beef patties cooked in your air fryer and topped with crunchy bacon.
Equipment
- Air Fryer Air Fryer Oven or Air Fryer Basket
- Cooking Spray or Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 1-2 pounds ground beef lean
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, divided
- 5 slices bacon cooked and diced
Optional topping: diced chives, bacon, bbq sauce, and ranch
Instructions
- Start by air frying the bacon, set the bacon into the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 400 degrees F, and set the cooking time for 8-10 minutes, or until it's the desired level of crispness.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, or line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl add the ground beef, garlic powder, black pepper, and kosher salt, and mix well.
- Divide the meat mixture into four equal size meatballs. Using a clean small jar or can in the center of the meatballs, form the bowl. Set aside. In the burger bowls, do a layer of cheese, bacon, and cheese again.
- Air fry at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160F
- Top with chives, bacon, bbq sauce, and ranch or other toppings of your choice.