Garlic Bread Smash Burgers

Place potato wedges in an air fryer basket. Drizzle with olive oil and season with paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss to coat and cook until golden and crispy.

While the potatoes cook, add sliced onion to a saucepan over medium heat. Add honey and cook, stirring occasionally, until deeply caramelized.

In a small bowl, mix together melted butter, chopped parsley, and garlic powder. Brush this mixture generously over the cut sides of the burger buns.

Divide the ground beef into four equal-sized balls. Heat a large skillet over high heat.

Place a beef ball in the hot skillet, cover with a piece of parchment paper, and use a heavy pot or spatula to smash it into a thin patty. Remove the parchment and season with salt and pepper. Repeat for all patties.

Cook for 1-2 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Flip the patties.

Top each patty with a slice of American cheese and let it melt.

In a separate pan or on a griddle, toast the garlic buttered buns until golden brown.

To assemble, spread burger sauce on the bottom bun. Stack two cheesy patties on top.

Add another layer of burger sauce, followed by a generous portion of caramelized onions.

Place the top bun on and wrap the burger tightly in aluminum foil for a minute to let the cheese and sauce meld together.

Serve the burgers immediately with the crispy potato wedges.