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I Was a Grilled Burger Purist Until I Tried This Easy, Indoor Method
I'm no air fryer rookie -- I've crisped, roasted and reheated just about everything in my beloved countertop convection oven, but I held off on burgers for one reason: I wasn't convinced it could deliver that perfect medium-rare magic like a grill or cast-iron pan. Turns out, I was wrong. If your backyard's missing a Weber -- and the smoky sizzle of burgers -- you're not out of luck. You can whip up juicy cheeseburgers, turkey patties and veggie stacks without ever stepping outside. One of my favorite tricks? Letting the air fryer do the heavy lifting. After air-frying a burger -- bacon, bun and all -- I am happy to report that making a bacon cheeseburger in an apartment-friendly air fryer is fast, clean and, as I found out recently, nets an equally juicy burger. Plus, you can easily get your air fryer burger medium rare via the super-convection heat that crisps the outside of food quickly without overcooking the inside. Here's how to make a bacon cheeseburger in your air fryer at home. How to make a cheeseburger in your air fryer Even a small air fryer can handle a full-sized burger patty and a few slices of bacon at once. Pamela Vachon/CNET I consulted a variety of different sources for timings and temperatures, but the process is about what you'd expect and similar to that which you'd experience cooking a burger in any manner: flipping the patty about halfway through for even results, with different timings depending on the size of your desired doneness. Read more: How to Tell When Steak Is Perfectly Cooked Without a Thermometer The air fryer works by circulating hot air in its contained chamber, so as a matter of interest, your air fryer burger will cook opposite to what you'd see on a sauté pan, with the exposed side of the burger cooking more quickly and becoming browner than the underside of the patty. Best Air Fryers: Cheap vs. Expensive Best Air Fryers: Cheap vs. Expensive Click to unmute Video Player is loading. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Next playlist item Unmute Current Time 0:01 / Duration 0:30 Loaded : 100.00% 0:01 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:29 Share Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. 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Best Air Fryers: Cheap vs. Expensive I tried two approaches, both with a quarter pound of lean ground beef, seasoned simply with salt and pepper. Air fryer cheeseburger recipe Shape a single patty of beef about three-quarters of an inch in thickness. Place in a greased air fryer basket and cooked at 370 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes, flipping at the halfway mark. With about 2 minutes to go, add cheese to top of burger patty and place bun into air fryer basket to toast. Remove all ingredients and build burger on bun with toppings of your choice. Serve. I also tried the same amount of meat shaped into two, thin, smash-style patties for a total cooking time of about six minutes. (Double your cheeseburger, double your fun.) Making a great burger in an air fryer takes almost no skill and requires very little cleanup afterward. Pamela Vachon/CNET Air fryers require very little cleanup You can cook a burger to that perfect medium or medium rare with an air fryer. Pamela Vachon/CNET Well, that was easy. In both cases the patties cooked evenly, with an outcome that was medium in doneness. (You can easily experiment with your model and ideal burger patty size to find the precise timings for your preferred degree of doneness.) The hot air circulation even managed to produce a bit of caramelized crust on one side. Because I could, even with a small, single-household air fryer, I put in a couple of strips of bacon with the single burger patty, since crispy, spatter-free bacon is another excellent use for an air fryer -- not to mention an exceptional burger topping. Speaking of spatter-free, this is the single most compelling reason to employ the air fryer for burger prep. Your clothing, skin and stovetop all avoid the sizzling oil droplets that -- safely contained within the air fryer drawer -- like to escape the pan during regular skillet cooking. The smoky, greasy, meaty aroma, which is otherwise appealing at a burger dive, but not so much in a studio apartment, is also minimized. Cleanup was limited only to the nonstick, air fryer drawer. Read more: I've Been Making Bacon Wrong. Here's the Best (and Cleanest) Way to Cook it There are drawbacks to air fryer burgers With an air fryer, you can't smash the patties down as easily as you can on a grill or griddle. Pamela Vachon/CNET The air fryer isn't perfect when it comes to burgers, and the drawbacks as I experienced are twofold. First, since you can't really access the patty while it cooks, you're unable to smash it down in such a way that it doesn't shrink up significantly while cooking. Since an English muffin is the best burger containment method -- I will not be considering opposing viewpoints at this time -- this didn't bother me so much, since the resulting patty fits the intended vessel perfectly. Expect shrinkage when considering the size of your patty before cooking. Second, if you're like me and believe that a burger without cheese isn't worth eating, things get a little more complicated. Because of the air circulation action of the air fryer, it's hard to anchor cheese on top for a quick melt at the end of the process. My first attempt with a sliced single, an ideal burger cheese -- and I am a cheese pro, so don't come at me -- flew off and unhelpfully adhered to the surface of the air fryer drawer. Am I seeing double? Pamela Vachon/CNET My second attempt where a slice was halved and layered for extra heft was more successful, even more so when I moved the patties to the back edge of the fryer basket, which gets less aggressive air circulation. This may just be a quirk of my model, but I'd be prepared to experiment. I wouldn't even consider shredded cheese on top of a patty, but I absolutely would consider a cheese-stuffed burger, which should work nicely.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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- Yahoo
We Tested 7 Ways to Make Bacon — One Was the Clear Winner
From frying to grilling and baking, we put bacon cooking methods to the test. Here's what came out on top. As far as I'm concerned, bacon goes with just about everything. From melty egg sandwiches and grilled burgers to crisp salads and even sweet ice creams, that combination of salty, savory, and slightly smoky flavor is the perfect complement to any meal of the day. When it comes to how bacon is prepared, however, there are really two camps — one for those who like an evenly crispy, well-rendered strip of bacon, and another for those who like it a bit chewier. I happen to fit in the evenly crispy, well-rendered strip of bacon camp, but how I achieve that perfectly cooked bacon is incredibly inconsistent. Sometimes I layer bacon strips in a cold cast-iron skillet and slowly cook them over a low heat, carefully flipping every so often to ensure even cooking. Other times I'm in a hurry or focused on another element of a meal and I simply lay them on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake them until crispy. With that in mind, we tested seven different methods for cooking bacon to determine which produced the best results. Read on to find out which method we liked best. A word about our method Before getting into the results, it's important to note these cooking methods were all conducted in our professional test kitchen, though all of our equipment and tools are the same used in a home kitchen. In addition, all tests used Smithfield Applewood Smoked Bacon for consistency purposes. The tests did not use center-cut or thick-cut varieties of bacon, which may produce different results. All of the methods we tested (oven, cold start in a skillet, hot skillet, air fryer, grill pan, sous vide, and microwave) technically worked, but their effectiveness at producing evenly crisp, well-rendered, and slightly chewy bacon varied greatly. A quick spin in the microwave Cook Time: 5 minutesTotal Time: 5 minutesRating: 5/10 Method: The fastest and most convenient way to cook bacon is in the microwave. Start by placing slices of bacon on a plate lined with two layers of paper towels. Cover the bacon with two more layers of paper towels then microwave on high for 1 minute per slice of bacon. For crispier bacon, continue microwaving on high in 30-second intervals. Results: Our testers found cooking bacon in the microwave produced the worst results. The bacon was overly tough, chewy, and lacked everything that makes bacon so delicious (there was no browning or rendered fat). At best, one tester said it could be used for bacon bits, but another said this was the one method they would never consider using under any circumstance. Pros: Using a microwave to cook bacon is super-simple, but that's about the only good thing to say about it. Cons: The results of cooking bacon in a microwave were simply not good. The bacon turned out unpleasant, chewy, and tough. A long sous vide soak Cook Time: 12 hoursTotal Time: 12 hours, 5 minutesRating: 6/10 Method: This method requires an immersion circulator to slowly cook the bacon at a consistent temperature for a very long time, until the bacon is ultra-tender. Prepare an immersion circulator in a water bath according to the manufacturer's directions and set it to 145°F. Then place an unopened package of bacon in the bath and cook it for at least 12 hours or up to 48 hours. When you are ready to serve, remove the bacon from the bath, carefully open, and cook on a cast-iron griddle over medium-high heat until browned on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. Results: What makes sous vide cooking so ideal is the controlled, even cooking for larger proteins. It ensures delicate proteins aren't overcooked and makes for an incredibly tender final product. But that doesn't mean it's an ideal kitchen gadget for all applications, and it happens to be a bit overkill for preparing slices of bacon. It actually produced fine results, similar to some of our other favorite methods, but it simply takes too long for only decent outcomes for us to recommend hauling out an immersion circulator. Pros: The bacon turned out quite good but certainly not better than other methods. Cons: Using an immersion circulator to cook slices of bacon is overkill, to say the least. It takes at least 12 hours and the payoff is just not worth it. Of course, you also need to have an immersion circulator to use this method. Starting in a hot skillet Cook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 10 minutesRating: 7/10 Method: This is the method you may be most familiar with as it simply calls for cooking slices of bacon in a preheated skillet. For this method use a 12-inch cast-iron skillet heated over medium, then arrange bacon strips in a single layer. You can likely only fit 4 slices comfortably. Cook the bacon until crispy, about 7 minutes. Flip the bacon often and adjust the temperature as needed to avoid burning. Results: If you prefer your bacon more chewy than crispy, then this is the method for you. Because the skillet is already hot by the time the bacon hits the pan, the bacon tends to seize a bit. That means you'll experience noticeable shrinkage and overall uneven cooking. It also takes some time to cook a full package of bacon since you can really only fit 4 slices in the skillet without overcrowding the pan. Pros: This is one of the easiest ways to cook bacon as you only need a large skillet. It's also relatively fast compared to other methods and produces decent results. Cons: The bacon will seize in a hot skillet and shrink, actually creating uneven cooking. The final product is quite inconsistent, too, with some parts of the bacon crispy, while others are chewy. Grilling in a pan Cook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 10 minutesRating: 8/10 Method: Similar to the hot skillet method, simply heat a large grill pan over medium, arrange slices of bacon in an even layer, and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes. Be sure to adjust the heat and flip frequently to prevent burning. Results: The grill pan method ranks just a bit higher than the hot skillet method simply because you may be able to cook more bacon in a grill pan compared to a round skillet. But the end results are nearly identical to cooking in a hot skillet. This method requires your complete attention as you'll need to control the heat and flip often to avoid burning. Bacon cooked in a grill pan has chewy bits and crispy areas, which is how some people like their bacon. This method is recommended by testers if you don't have the countertop appliance in the next method. Pros: Similar to the hot skillet method, using a grill pan is easy and relatively convenient. It slightly edges out the hot skillet method simply because you may be able to fit more slices of bacon on a grill pan rather than a round skillet. Cons: This also produces inconsistent results, with chewy and crispy bits of bacon throughout the testing process. You also need to give the bacon your full attention as it cooks to avoid burning. Air-frying Cook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesRating: 9/10 Method: Using an air fryer to cook bacon has the advantage of hands-free cooking, but it comes with some compromises. Start by preheating an air fryer to 350°F for 10 minutes, then arrange 4 bacon slices flat on the bottom of the air fryer basket. Be sure to leave at least 1/2-inch space between each slice for even air flow. Cook until the bacon is crispy, about 8 minutes, flipping halfway through. Results: This is the test kitchen's go-to method for anyone who prefers bacon with contrasting textures. Some parts of the bacon will be pleasantly chewy while others will be thoroughly rendered and crispy. Yes, this is hands-off cooking, but you can only fit about 4 slices in an average-size air fryer basket. While this is a solid option, our top two methods really outshine every other on this list so far. Pros: The air fryer is hands-free cooking, producing pleasantly chewy bacon, albeit a bit inconsistent compared to other methods. Cons: You can only fit about 4 slices of bacon in an average-size air fryer basket, plus it's difficult to achieve uniformly crispy strips of bacon. Starting in a cold skillet Cook Time: 10 minutesTotal Time: 10 minutesRating: 9/10 Method: Instead of preheating a 12-inch cast iron skillet, simply layer in slices of bacon to the cold skillet then turn the heat to medium. Cook until crispy, about 8 minutes, flipping often and reducing heat to prevent burning. Results: This was the test kitchen's recommended method if you are only planning to cook 1 to 4 slices of bacon, as it produces consistently crispy, well-rendered bacon. Also, starting bacon in a cold skillet means it won't shrink as much and instead will lay fairly flat. If you want to make a BLT or club sandwich and need just a few crispy slices of bacon, this is the ideal method for that. But if you want to cook more bacon with similar crispy, flat results, our final entry is the method for you. Pros: This is one of the best methods for achieving consistently crispy slices of bacon. The bacon will also stay relatively flat as it cooks, meaning minimal shrinkage. It's perfect anytime you want to cook just a few slices of bacon at one time. Cons: You will need to give the bacon some attention as it cooks, adjusting heat to avoid burning. You can only cook 4 slices of bacon at one time. Winner: Baking bacon in the oven Cook Time: 25 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutesRating: 10/10 Method: To cook lots of bacon at once, start by preheating the oven to 400°F with a rack in center position. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and arrange 10 bacon slices in a single layer. Bake until crispy, about 22 minutes, rotating the pan from front to back halfway through cooking. Results: The absolute best way to cook evenly crispy and consistent bacon, and a lot of it at once, is in the oven. This was the test kitchen's favorite method as it struck all the important factors: hands-off cooking, perfectly crispy bacon, up to 10 slices at once, and consistent results over multiple tests. This is also one of the simplest methods, which goes to show that sometimes the easiest, fuss-free methods produce the best results. Pros: You can make a lot of bacon at one time and the results are very consistent. It's the most ideal way to cook bacon if you like evenly crispy strips of bacon. This is also almost entirely hands-free, meaning it's mostly fuss-free. Cons: It takes a while to cook bacon in the oven compared to other methods. Final Takeaways While there is no wrong method when it comes to cooking bacon (aside, perhaps, from microwaving), it's clear that if you love evenly crispy bacon and want little hands-on effort, then the oven is not only the easiest method, it's also the best. Read the original article on Food & Wine Solve the daily Crossword
CNET
19-07-2025
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- CNET
Don't Waste Bacon Grease: Here Are 9 Ways to Put It to Use
Whether you regularly cook bacon for weekend breakfast spreads or you love to make BLTs, the leftover grease should never end up in the trash. That shimmering pool of oil is teeming with delicious pork fat that can be used in any number of cooking, cocktail and cookware care projects around the house. Next time you pull strips from the frying pan or baking sheet, drain that beautiful bacon grease into a stylish, temperature-safe container like this one. Not only will you avoid dried, caked up grease to deal with after eating, but you'll have the key ingredient for bacon-washed bourbon or pork-laced cornbread, burgers, meatballs or meatloaf. Bacon grease is packed with salty, slightly smoky flavor that you can use to add an umami burst to a number of dishes and recipes. A little goes a long way and you'll only need a small amount of bacon fat to make your next stir fry or skillet of scrambled eggs sing. You'll hang on to some of that leftover bacon grease if you know what's good for ya. David Watsky/CNET Here's how to use leftover bacon grease in the kitchen. First, store it properly Most nonmetal containers will melt or crack when hot bacon grease is poured in but this silicon bacon bin is resistant up to 500 degrees F. Bacon Bin First things first: You'll want to store your bacon grease properly for future use. While it shouldn't spoil, we still recommend keeping it in the fridge as it may have pieces of pork running throughout. Keep it in a metal can and cover it because the pungent bacon smell can permeate other foods in the fridge. If you're going to store it in a glass or plastic container, wait for the grease to cool completely before you transfer it. This $18 silicone bacon bin has a built-in strainer to sift out the bacon bits. 9 ways to use leftover bacon grease Fold it into your next burger A little bacon fat mixed into ground beef goes a long way. KirbyIng/Getty Images If you want a seriously punched-up burger, fold a teaspoon of bacon fat into the ground beef or turkey before it hits the grates. You won't need much to turn a basic burger into a pseudo bacon cheeseburger. Be aware that the burger will spit and sizzle more than a burger without pork fat but it will be worth the danger for all that extra flavor. Season a cast-iron skillet Use a bit of bacon grease mixed with your go-to seasoning wax to pack your cast-iron skillets with flavor. Tyler Lizenby/CNET Seasoning your cast-iron pan is key for keeping the surface of the skillet nonstick. Doing this regularly, along with washing cast-iron cookware properly, will also build a base flavor that the pan imparts to certain foods such as steaks, burgers, chicken and hash browns. To season with bacon grease, add a small amount of the fat to your favorite cast-iron seasoning wax -- I like Knapp -- and proceed as you normally would. Add smokey pork flavor to a stir-fry Add a teaspoon of bacon fat to your next stir fry and thank me later. Kilito Chan/Getty The next time you're whipping up a quick stir-fry for dinner, toss in a teaspoon of bacon grease to punch up the flavor. Don't go overboard or you'll end up with an overly greasy dish and a bacon flavor dominating all. Add depth to a batch of cornbread or cookies Cornbread will benefit from a small hit of that leftover bacon grease. David Watsky/CNET Bacon and cornbread are another magical combo. Because cornbread can easily dry out, adding a teaspoon of bacon fat to the mixture along with butter, will ensure the bread is moist with a hint of delicious bacon flavor. You can also add some bacon grease to a batch of chocolate chip or peanut butter cookies. Bacon works with a lot of other flavors, like maple, chocolate or vanilla, so don't be shy about trying it with your favorite cookie recipe. Make bacon-washed bourbon Add bacon fat to bourbon, shake and freeze. Then separate the solidified fat from the booze and you'll have something special. Free Spirits I don't know who originated the concept of adding bacon fat to bourbon but I'd like to buy them a drink. Fat-washing booze is simple: just add an ounce or two of liquified bacon fat to a bottle of bourbon. Shake and let it hang out in the fridge or freezer for a few days. Strain the solidified fat out of the bourbon with a mesh strainer and you're left with seriously smoky brown booze to drink neat or use in cocktails. Use a smidge to make scrambled eggs Bacon and eggs? Who would have thought? CNET/Brian Cooley Bacon and eggs make as good a duo as any other in the breakfast universe. Add a small bit of bacon grease to your pan with butter before dropping in the beaten eggs and stirring slowly. Mix it with another cooking oil to sear steaks or chicken Add some bacon fat to your cooking oil the next time you fry a piece of meat. Getty You won't want to use bacon grease alone to saute foods but you should consider adding a little to your cooking oil of choice, such as olive, flaxseed or avocado oil. Make bacon air fryer Brussels sprouts Toss a pound of Brussels sprouts with some bacon grease and olive oil and pop them in the air fryer. Brian Bennett/CNET Brussels sprouts are dense and make a good candidate to be air-fried. Toss them with a little bacon grease and then into the air fryer for 20 minutes. They'll taste so good, you'll forget you're eating a vegetable at all. Make a bacon fat salad dressing Add some bacon fat to your next salad dressing. A little goes a long way. David Watsky/CNET Most salad dressing calls for some oil component so why not use delicious bacon grease? You won't want to use bacon fat as the sole fat component but mix a small dab in with olive oil in your favorite vinaigrette recipe and you won't be sorry. What you can't do with leftover bacon grease Pour it down the drain Don't put bacon grease down the drain. It's about the fastest way to clog it up. Alina Bradford/CNET If you pour even one batch of bacon grease down the kitchen sink, you'll likely be on the phone with a plumber before the week's over. Grease solidifies when cool and can ruin your plumbing. Compost it Bacon grease can't be turned into viable compost. Mill Bacon grease and other super oily foods can't be composted. Keep them out of your home compost pile or electronic countertop composter. Pour it into the garbage while it's still hot Hot grease will burn right through a garbage bag. Taylor Martin/CNET Do this and you'll burn a hole in the bottom of the garbage bag. It won't be a pretty scene when you try to take the trash out next time. If you're going to trash it, pour it into a metal can and let it cool before discarding it.
Daily Mail
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cinnamon Toast Crunch launches new flavor
By Published: Updated: But some loyal fans have shown no interest in purchasing the limited-time cereal and are questioning why the 'disgusting' product exists. 'I don't think I could do this one,' a fan admitted on an Instagram post. 'They doing too much ewww not spending a penny on this,' another person commented on a video. A few social media users admitted they tried the cereal and it did not meet their expectations. 'That bacon burned absolutely horribly because it's literally covered in sugar,' a commenter wrote. Other fans were furious - not because of the cereal brand's newest product - but because it was sold out, making them claim 'influencers got their hands on them' early. General Mills was inspired to collaborate with Hormel Foods after the company received positive reviews for its limited-time Cinnamon Toast Crunch flavored bacon last year. Both companies had the same goal with this cereal: Rewrite the rules of breakfast. 'Bringing these two iconic breakfast staples and irresistible flavors together gives our fans even more reason why they Must Cinnadust,' said Brandon Tyrrell, senior marketing manager at General Mills. 'After seeing the fan response to last year's collaboration, we knew we had to bring these two breakfast icons back together,' said Aly Sill, senior brand manager at Hormel Foods. 'We're shaking up the way bacon fits into daily routines, and we can't wait for consumers to experience it.' While the hate was intense on social media, several commenters also enjoyed it, and food blogger Snackolator enjoyed its subtle flavor and 'super smoky' smell. 'Wow these are so delicious I bet my kids would be all over it,' an Instagram user wrote. 'I'm not sure! But I'll always try one thing once!,' another fan responded. General Mills has a history of surprising fans with unexpected collaborations. Social media users had mixed opinions after Jason and Travis Kelce teamed up with the company to release a new limited-time cereal. The cereal, a combination of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms and Reese's Puffs, was described as a 'crime against nature' by one X user. Not only is the company known for its unique partnerships, but it also made headlines for quietly discontinuing Cheerios products .
Daily Mail
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cinnamon Toast Crunch launches new flavor and it will be divisive
Longtime Cinnamon Toast Crunch fans are divided by the brand's new cereal flavor - bacon. The General Mills brand collaborated with Hormel Black Label bacon on cereal that dropped on Walmart's website on Tuesday starting at $5.84 per box. But some loyal fans have shown no interest in purchasing the limited-time cereal and are questioning why the 'disgusting' product exists. 'I don't think I could do this one,' a fan admitted on an Instagram post. 'They doing too much ewww not spending a penny on this,' another person commented on a video. A few social media users admitted they tried the cereal and it did not meet their expectations. 'That bacon burned absolutely horribly because it's literally covered in sugar,' a commenter wrote. Other fans were furious - not because of the cereal brand's newest product - but because it was sold out, making them claim 'influencers got their hands on them' early. General Mills was inspired to collaborate with Hormel Foods after the company received positive reviews for its limited-time Cinnamon Toast Crunch flavored bacon last year. Both companies had the same goal with this cereal: Rewrite the rules of breakfast. 'Bringing these two iconic breakfast staples and irresistible flavors together gives our fans even more reason why they Must Cinnadust,' said Brandon Tyrrell, senior marketing manager at General Mills. 'After seeing the fan response to last year's collaboration, we knew we had to bring these two breakfast icons back together,' said Aly Sill, senior brand manager at Hormel Foods. 'We're shaking up the way bacon fits into daily routines, and we can't wait for consumers to experience it.' While the hate was intense on social media, several commenters also enjoyed it, and food blogger Snackolator enjoyed its subtle flavor and 'super smoky' smell. 'Wow these are so delicious I bet my kids would be all over it,' an Instagram user wrote. 'I'm not sure! But I'll always try one thing once!,' another fan responded. General Mills is famous for its unexpected collaborations General Mills has a history of surprising fans with unexpected collaborations. Social media users had mixed opinions after Jason and Travis Kelce teamed up with the company to release a new limited-time cereal. The cereal, a combination of Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms and Reese's Puffs, was described as a 'crime against nature' by one X user. Not only is the company known for its unique partnerships, but it also made headlines for quietly discontinuing Cheerios products. General Mills did not explain the discontinuation but told ABC News that it could be for reasons 'ranging from insufficient consumer demand to ingredients no longer available or other supply chain constraints.'
