Caramelized Onion Patty Melts

Name: Caramelized Onion Patty Melts
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 4 slices sandwich bread; Oil spray; 4 slices swiss cheese; ½ teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon (14 g) mayo; 1 small onion, diced; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon onion powder; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ teaspoon paprika; 8 ounces (227 g) ground beef; 4 tablespoons (56 g) butter, plus more if needed

Preparation info

Serves
2

Difficulty
Medium
Ready in
40 min

Appears in

Cooking for Two with Your Air Fryer

By Drew Maresco

Published 2022

About

A patty melt may be best described as a cross between a grilled cheese and a cheeseburger. Perfectly seasoned beef burgers are paired with caramelized onions and served on toasted bread with melty swiss cheese. Try this fun-textured sandwich the next time you’re in the mood for a good burger!

Ingredients

4 tablespoons (56 g) butter, plus more if needed
1 small onion, diced

Sandwich
Burger

Method

Directions

In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the onions and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often, until desired color is reached.
Preheat the air fryer to