Double Smashed Burgers & Messy Fries
Double Smashed Burgers & Messy Fries
Ingredients
For Caramelised Onions
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil, as needed
For Burger Sauce
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 7 pickles, finely chopped
- 1 splash pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 pinch parsley, optional
- 1 pinch chilli flakes, optional
- 1 pinch onion powder, optional
For Potato Chips
- 4 potatoes, cut into thin slices/fries
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 cups ice water, for soaking
For Smash Burger
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika or Cajun seasoning
- 1 pinch parsley
- 1 tablespoon oil, for cooking
- 8 cheese slices
For Cheese Sauce (for fries)
- 4 cheese slices
- 2 tablespoons milk
For Burger Assembly
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 tablespoon butter or mayonnaise, for toasting buns
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, sliced, optional
- 1/4 cup onion, sliced, optional
- 1/4 cup pickles, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Slice half an onion for the caramelised onions. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over low heat. Add the sliced onion and cook slowly for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning and ensure even caramelisation. Set aside once done.
⏱️ 20 min
- 2
Prepare the burger sauce: Finely chop half a small onion and 7 pickles. In a bowl, combine the chopped onion and pickles with a splash of pickle juice, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon mustard, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Mix well. Optionally, add a pinch of parsley, chilli flakes, and onion powder. For best flavor, prepare this ahead of time, even the night before.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Prepare the potato chips: Wash and cut the potatoes into thin slices or fries. Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of ice water and let them soak for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Drain the potatoes from the ice water. Flash boil them in a pot of water for 7 minutes until they are limp. Drain again and rinse under cold water (or ice water) to stop the cooking process. Pat them thoroughly dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the dried potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons corn flour, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning, a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, 1 tablespoon parsley, and 2 tablespoons oil. Toss well to ensure all potatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Airfry the coated potato chips for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even crisping. Set aside once cooked.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 190
- 7
Prepare the burger buns: Slice the brioche buns in half. Toast them on a pan with butter or mayonnaise until golden brown and slightly crispy. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Season the burger patties: In a bowl, combine 500g beef mince with a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika or Cajun seasoning, and a pinch of parsley. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Shape the seasoned beef mince into 8 balls, each about the size of a golf ball.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Cook the smash burgers: Heat a very hot pan with 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat until it begins to smoke slightly. Place a meatball onto the hot pan and immediately press it down firmly with a sturdy spatula until it forms a thin patty. Sear the burger on one side for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 10 min
- 10
Flip the burger patty. Immediately place a slice of cheese on top of the cooked side. Cover the pan with a lid (or another pan) to help the cheese melt evenly and quickly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the patty is cooked through. Repeat with remaining burger balls and cheese slices.
⏱️ 10 min
- 11
Assemble the burgers: On the toasted bottom half of each brioche bun, spread a thin layer of ketchup, followed by a generous amount of the prepared burger sauce. Place one cooked burger patty with melted cheese on top. Add some caramelised onions, shredded lettuce, and sliced pickles. If making a double burger, add a second patty with melted cheese. Spread more burger sauce on the top bun. Place the top bun to complete the burger.
⏱️ 5 min
- 12
Wrap the assembled burgers loosely in foil to keep them warm while you prepare the messy fries.
⏱️ 1 min
- 13
Prepare the cheese sauce for fries: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 cheese slices with 2 tablespoons of milk. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and forms a smooth sauce.
⏱️ 3 min
- 14
Assemble the messy fries: In a serving bowl, place the cooked potato chips. Drizzle generously with the prepared cheese sauce, then a good amount of the burger sauce. Top with shredded lettuce (salad) and the remaining caramelised onions.
⏱️ 2 min
- 15
Serve the Double Smashed Burgers and Messy Fries hot immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Double Smashed Burgers & Messy Fries
For Caramelised Onions
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil, as needed
For Burger Sauce
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 7 pickles, finely chopped
- 1 splash pickle juice
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 pinch parsley, optional
- 1 pinch chilli flakes, optional
- 1 pinch onion powder, optional
For Potato Chips
- 4 potatoes, cut into thin slices/fries
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn flour
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 4 cups ice water, for soaking
For Smash Burger
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika or Cajun seasoning
- 1 pinch parsley
- 1 tablespoon oil, for cooking
- 8 cheese slices
For Cheese Sauce (for fries)
- 4 cheese slices
- 2 tablespoons milk
For Burger Assembly
- 4 brioche buns
- 1 tablespoon butter or mayonnaise, for toasting buns
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1/2 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, sliced, optional
- 1/4 cup onion, sliced, optional
- 1/4 cup pickles, sliced
Instructions
- 1
Slice half an onion for the caramelised onions. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan over low heat. Add the sliced onion and cook slowly for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning and ensure even caramelisation. Set aside once done.
⏱️ 20 min - 2
Prepare the burger sauce: Finely chop half a small onion and 7 pickles. In a bowl, combine the chopped onion and pickles with a splash of pickle juice, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon ketchup, 1 teaspoon mustard, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Mix well. Optionally, add a pinch of parsley, chilli flakes, and onion powder. For best flavor, prepare this ahead of time, even the night before.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Prepare the potato chips: Wash and cut the potatoes into thin slices or fries. Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of ice water and let them soak for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Drain the potatoes from the ice water. Flash boil them in a pot of water for 7 minutes until they are limp. Drain again and rinse under cold water (or ice water) to stop the cooking process. Pat them thoroughly dry with a clean towel or paper towels.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
In a large bowl, combine the dried potatoes with 1 1/2 tablespoons corn flour, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon all purpose seasoning, a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, 1 tablespoon parsley, and 2 tablespoons oil. Toss well to ensure all potatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C (375°F). Airfry the coated potato chips for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even crisping. Set aside once cooked.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 190 - 7
Prepare the burger buns: Slice the brioche buns in half. Toast them on a pan with butter or mayonnaise until golden brown and slightly crispy. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Season the burger patties: In a bowl, combine 500g beef mince with a pinch of salt, a pinch of pepper, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika or Cajun seasoning, and a pinch of parsley. Mix gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Shape the seasoned beef mince into 8 balls, each about the size of a golf ball.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Cook the smash burgers: Heat a very hot pan with 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat until it begins to smoke slightly. Place a meatball onto the hot pan and immediately press it down firmly with a sturdy spatula until it forms a thin patty. Sear the burger on one side for 2-3 minutes until a deep brown crust forms. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 10 min - 10
Flip the burger patty. Immediately place a slice of cheese on top of the cooked side. Cover the pan with a lid (or another pan) to help the cheese melt evenly and quickly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the patty is cooked through. Repeat with remaining burger balls and cheese slices.
⏱️ 10 min - 11
Assemble the burgers: On the toasted bottom half of each brioche bun, spread a thin layer of ketchup, followed by a generous amount of the prepared burger sauce. Place one cooked burger patty with melted cheese on top. Add some caramelised onions, shredded lettuce, and sliced pickles. If making a double burger, add a second patty with melted cheese. Spread more burger sauce on the top bun. Place the top bun to complete the burger.
⏱️ 5 min - 12
Wrap the assembled burgers loosely in foil to keep them warm while you prepare the messy fries.
⏱️ 1 min - 13
Prepare the cheese sauce for fries: In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, combine 4 cheese slices with 2 tablespoons of milk. Heat gently, stirring constantly, until the cheese is melted and forms a smooth sauce.
⏱️ 3 min - 14
Assemble the messy fries: In a serving bowl, place the cooked potato chips. Drizzle generously with the prepared cheese sauce, then a good amount of the burger sauce. Top with shredded lettuce (salad) and the remaining caramelised onions.
⏱️ 2 min - 15
Serve the Double Smashed Burgers and Messy Fries hot immediately.
⏱️ 1 min