BBQ Bacon Burgers
Serves 2
15 mins prep
10 mins cook
0 mins total
These BBQ Bacon Frozen Burgers in the Air Fryer are the easiest way to make the best burgers, ever! Made with homemade bbq sauce, crispy bacon and fresh toppings, these burgers are perfect for busy weeknights when you want something quick and easy but completely delicious.
Burger Toppings
BBQ Sauce
BBQ Sauce
Add the tomato sauce, water, honey, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, liquid smoke, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, salt and pepper to a sauce pan and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Combine the arrowroot or cornstarch and water in a small bowl and mix to combine. Gradually add a little at a time while whisking and allowing the sauce to simmer for a few minutes between each addition. If you want a thinner sauce, use 1/2-3/4 of the mixture. I find using all of it is a great consistency. Be sure to whisk well while adding the arrowroot or cornstarch to avoid clumping.
Remove from the heat and let the barbeque sauce cool completely while you cook your burgers and bacon.
Burgers
Season the burgers with your preferred burger seasoning on both sides, ½ tsp per side. I like using Kinders Steak Blend.
Add the burgers and slices of bacon the air fryer basket. Cook at 380 for 8 minutes, flipping both the burgers and bacon halfway through. This will give you a medium to medium-well burger. Cook 3 mins each side for medium-rare and and 5 mins each side for well-done (160 degrees Fahrenheit internal temperature using a meat thermometer).
If adding cheese, top the burgers with cheese and cook for an additional 1 minute until melted.
Assemble your burgers with a bun of choice, I like using Brioche buns. Top your bottom bun with lettuce, then burger patty, then bacon, tomato, pickles, onion, and 2 Tbsp. of homemade barbecue sauce.