Air Fryer Patty Melt is made with ground beef, garlic powder, onion powder, rye bread; air fry at 370°F for 14 minutes to serve 2. 580 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Divide the ground beef into two portions and form thin, wide patties slightly larger than your bread slices, seasoning both sides.
- 2
Air fry the patties at 370°F for 5-6 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through.
- 3
Butter one side of each bread slice and spread Thousand Island dressing on the unbuttered sides if desired.
- 4
Build each sandwich butter-side out: bread, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, patty, Swiss cheese, bread.
- 5
Place the assembled sandwiches in the air fryer and cook at 370°F for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cheese is melted.
Tip: Caramelize your onions on the stovetop ahead of time — low and slow for 20-25 minutes with a pinch of sugar for the best flavor. Form the patties thin and slightly larger than the bread since they shrink as they cook.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 14 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🔥Rapid air circulation delivers oven-quality results in a fraction of the time.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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