Air-Fryer Mozzarella-Stuffed Burger with Pesto Mayonnaise

Name: Air-Fryer Mozzarella-Stuffed Burger with Pesto Mayonnaise
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 to 4 Servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons pesto; 4 ciabatta buns, split and toasted; 1 cup jarred roasted red pepper strips; 1 cup packed baby arugula; 1 beefsteak tomato, sliced

Make this Air-Fryer Mozzarella-Stuffed Burger with Pesto Mayonnaise for an easy weeknight dinner. Stuffed with ooey-gooey mozzarella and topped with a pesto mayo, this juicy burger is perfectly cooked in the air fryer.

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Under 15 minutes

1-4 Servings

10 ingredients

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Recipe Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
4 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pesto
4 ciabatta buns, split and toasted
1 cup jarred roasted red pepper strips
1 cup packed baby arugula
1 beefsteak tomato, sliced

Recipe Directions

Preheat air-fryer to 375°F. Form beef into 4 equal balls. Press desired amount of cheese into center of each ball, and cover with beef. Form balls into patties. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Coat air-fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Place patties in air-fryer and cook for 9 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until reaching desired doneness.
Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise and pesto together in a small bowl.
Spread mayonnaise mixture on both sides of buns. Top each bottom bun with a patty. Layer with peppers, arugula, and tomato, and top with a bun lid. Serve and enjoy.