Healthier and tastier than the drive-through, this keto air fryer cheeseburger foil packet recipe is packed with vegetables and lots of melty cheese.
Cheeseburger Foil Packet
If you want cheeseburgers without firing up the grill or dealing with greasy pans, foil packets in the air fryer are the perfect no-mess solution. Wrap seasoned patties and sliced veggies in foil, let the air fryer work its magic, and you’ll have juicy burgers and tender vegetables with minimal cleanup.
Cleanup is a breeze and these foil packets are crowd-pleasers—even people who aren’t following a keto diet enjoy them. Serve on burger buns if you prefer, but the savory combination of seasoned meat, roasted vegetables, and cheese is satisfying on its own.
Air Fryer Cheeseburger
The key to bold flavor in this recipe is a packet of onion soup mix mixed into the ground meat. That adds a savory depth, though it contributes a few carbs—each packet yields about 6 grams net carbs per serving. If you want fewer carbs, you can substitute a homemade dry onion soup mix to control ingredients and carbs.
Cheddar works wonderfully here, but feel free to swap in Swiss, pepper jack, or your favorite melting cheese. For a mushroom swiss variation, add sliced mushrooms and use Swiss cheese. Low-carb summer squash like zucchini and yellow squash add color, fiber, and texture; for a little heat, stir in chopped jalapeño.
Keto Air Fryer Burger
You can make these foil packet cheeseburgers with any ground meat you like. Ground beef gives the classic flavor and fat content, but ground turkey or chicken are great leaner alternatives.
For meal prep, store patties and vegetables separately. Cooked cheeseburgers will keep for about three days in the refrigerator; roasted veggies are best eaten within a day for optimal texture.
Air Fryer Foil Packet
While there are many ways to cook a cheeseburger, the air fryer is especially convenient: less mess, consistent results, and perfectly cooked burgers every time. You can make these packets in the oven as well, but the cook time may be longer.
What To Eat With Burgers
Dig in with a fork straight from the foil packet—buns aren’t necessary. If you prefer a sandwich, serve with keto dinner rolls or large lettuce leaves as a wrap. These packets pair well with light sides like a Greek cucumber salad, guacamole deviled eggs, or cheesy fried pickles, and a cold glass of sugar-free sweet tea.
Keto Air Fryer Cheeseburger Foil Packet Recipe
Below are the ingredients and step-by-step instructions for these keto air fryer cheeseburger foil packets. Prep is quick and cooking is hands-off once the packets are sealed.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 6 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken)
- 1 tsp dry onion soup mix (or homemade mix to reduce carbs)
- 1 zucchini, sliced and halved
- 1 yellow squash, sliced and halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or cheese of choice)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Aluminum foil
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and onion soup mix, kneading gently to distribute the seasoning. Divide and shape into four even patties.
Season the zucchini and yellow squash with salt and pepper. Tear four long pieces of aluminum foil and place on a flat surface. Layer the squash in the center of each sheet.
Set a burger patty on top of each vegetable layer. Sprinkle shredded cheese over each patty.
Fold the long edges of the foil up and seal them, then roll and pinch the short sides to create closed packets. Place packets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
Cook for about 25 minutes, or until the burgers reach your desired doneness. Carefully open the packets—steam will be hot—and serve immediately.
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Keto Cheeseburger Air Fryer Foil Packets
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tsp onion soup mix
- 1 zucchini, sliced and halved
- 1 yellow squash, sliced and halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Combine ground beef and onion soup mix in a bowl and mix well.
- Form the mixture into four even patties.
- Season the sliced zucchini and yellow squash with salt and pepper.
- Tear four long pieces of foil and place each on a flat surface.
- Layer the seasoned squash in the center of each foil piece.
- Place a burger patty on top of each vegetable layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over each patty.
- Fold and seal the foil to create packets, pinching the sides closed.
- Cook in the air fryer for 25 minutes, or until burgers are cooked to your liking. Carefully open packets and serve.
Notes
Nutrition values are approximate. Net carbs are about 6 per serving. Store cooked burgers separately from vegetables if refrigerating; burgers keep 3 days, and roasted vegetables are best within 1 day.
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