Caramelized Onion Patty Melts

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp(56 g) butterAmount4 tbspIngredient(56 g) butter, plus more if needed, plus more if needed
• 1small onionAmount1Ingredientsmall onion, diced, diced
• 8 oz(227 g) ground beefAmount8 ozIngredient(227 g) ground beef
• 1/2 tspWorcestershire sauceAmount1/2 tspIngredientWorcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsppaprikaAmount1/2 tspIngredientpaprika
• 1/2 tsppepper
• 1/2 tspsaltAmount1/2 tspIngredientsalt
• 1 tspbrown sugarAmount1 tspIngredientbrown sugar
• 1/4 tspgarlic powderAmount1/4 tspIngredientgarlic powder
• 1/4 tsponion powderAmount1/4 tspIngredientonion powder
• 1/8 tspground cuminAmount1/8 tspIngredientground cumin
• 4 slices sandwich breadAmount4Ingredientslices sandwich bread
• 4 slices swiss cheeseAmount4Ingredientslices swiss cheese
• 1 tbsp(14 g) mayoAmount1 tbspIngredient(14 g) mayo
• Oil sprayIngredientOil spray

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butterAmount4 tbspIngredient(56 g) butter, plus more if needed. Add the onions and cook for 20 minutes, stirring often, until desired color is reached.

2. 2

   Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, using your hands, combine the ground beef, Worcestershire sauceAmount1/2 tspIngredientWorcestershire sauce, paprika, pepper, salt, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and cumin. Divide the mixture into two even patties. Spray the air fryer with oil, add the patties, and cook for 5-9 minutes, flipping halfway through.

4. 4

   Butter one side of each slice of bread. Assemble the sandwiches, butter side down, one slice of swiss, burger, half of the onions, another slice of swiss, and mayoAmount1 tbspIngredient(14 g) mayo. Top with a bread slice, and secure with a toothpick. Place in the air fryer and cook for 4-8 minutes, or until browned, flipping halfway through.