05/28/2026
crispy air fryer onion rings + juicy smash burgers + melty cheese = the kind of dinner that makes everybody suddenly appear in the kitchen 🍔🤎✨
I used for the crispy onion ring coating and my favorite seasoning blend in the burgers because flavor insurance means dinner tastes amazing without overthinking it.
cast iron sizzle
crispy golden edges
cozy diner vibes
easy summer comfort food ✨
Air Fryer Onion Ring Smash Burgers 🍔
For the burgers:
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1–2 tbsp seasoning
• sliced cheese
• burger buns
• mustard (optional)
For the onion rings:
• sliced onions
• 1/2 cup Farmer Direct Flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1–2 tbsp seasoning
Instructions:
1. Slice onions into rings.
2. Mix seasoning into the Farmer Direct Flour and panko.
3. Dip onion rings into flour → egg → panko.
4. Air fry until crispy and golden brown.
5. Season ground beef generously.
6. Smash burgers onto a hot cast iron skillet.
7. Flip, top with cheese and let melt.
8. Stack burgers with crispy onion rings and serve immediately 🤎✨
