Crispy Chicken and Beef Smash Burgers
Learn how to make the ultimate crispy chicken and beef smash burgers with the perfect blend of crispy edges, juicy centers, and delicious toppings. This guide covers everything from selecting the best meat to mastering the smash technique and creating mouthwatering secret sauces.
Equipment
- Cast-iron skillet or flat-top griddle
- Heavy-duty metal spatula
- Burger press or flat metal tool
- Parchment paper
- High-heat resistant grilling gloves
- Instant-read meat thermometer
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef (80/20 fat ratio) or ground chicken
- 4 brioche or potato buns lightly toasted
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 tbsp secret sauce mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, spices
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp dill pickle juice
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 1 tsp honey
- Toppings: Lettuce tomato, dill pickles, red onions, crispy bacon (or gourmet options like truffle mushrooms, caramelized onions)
Instructions
- Preheat your griddle or cast-iron skillet to 450°F and coat with canola oil.
- Form meat into 2-3 ounce balls.
- Place the meat ball on the hot surface and use a burger press or spatula to smash the patty to ¼-inch thickness.
- Cook the patties for 2-4 minutes on each side until crispy and browned. Add a slice of cheese during the final minute of cooking.
- Toast the buns lightly.
- Assemble the burgers: layer the secret sauce on the bottom bun, add the crispy patty, and top with your choice of toppings.
- Crown with the top bun and serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh ground beef with a 20% fat ratio for the best flavor and crispiness.
Be sure to preheat the cooking surface to get that crispy, caramelized edge.
You can refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days or freeze cooked patties for up to 3 months.
Be sure to preheat the cooking surface to get that crispy, caramelized edge.
You can refrigerate leftovers for up to 3-4 days or freeze cooked patties for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 35gFat: 19gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
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