Name: Gourmet Apple Chili Crisp Burgers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 2 red apples, cored (such as Fuji, Gala, and/or Pink Lady); 1 pound ground beef; 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs; 1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. chili crisp, plus more for serving; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 (1/3-inch) slices red onion; 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted; 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Burgers

Hamburgers with Grilled Apple and Chili Crisp

Aug 13, 2025
by Adrien Gottlieb
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

25 mins
SERVING

4 People
VIEWS

3

Elevate your burger game with these juicy hamburgers, featuring the delightful combination of grilled sweet-tart apples, thick-cut onions, and a zesty chili-crisp mayo. A symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2 red apples, cored (such as Fuji, Gala, and/or Pink Lady)

1 pound ground beef

1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs

1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp. chili crisp, plus more for serving

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 (1/3-inch) slices red onion

4 hamburger buns, split and toasted

1/4 cup mayonnaise

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

51 g
Cholesterol

108 mg
Fiber

4 g
Protein

39 g
Saturated Fat

10 g
Sodium

856 mg
Sugar

14 g
Fat

35 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Using a mandoline slicer, carefully slice 1 apple into 8 (¼-inch-thick) rounds. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

02

Step

Shred any remaining apple pieces, along with the second apple, until you have approximately 1/2 cup of shredded apple. Squeeze out excess moisture. Reserve any extra apple for future use. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

03

Step

Preheat your outdoor grill to a medium heat (350 to 375 degrees F (175 to 190 degrees C)). (Prep time: 5 minutes)

04

Step

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, 3 teaspoons of chili crisp, salt, and the 1/2 cup of squeezed, shredded apple. Gently form the mixture into 4 patties, each about ½-inch thick and 4 inches in diameter. Ensure the patties are tightly packed. (Prep time: 10 minutes)

05

Step

Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the patties, covered, flipping halfway through, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C) when inserted into the center (approximately 10 to 13 minutes). Simultaneously grill the onion slices, flipping halfway, for 8 to 10 minutes. Grill the apple slices, flipping halfway, for 4 to 5 minutes. If desired, toast the hamburger buns, cut-side down, on the grill for 1 to 2 minutes. (Cook time: 10-13 minutes)

06

Step

Once the onions are cool enough to handle, separate them into individual rings. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

07

Step

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and the remaining 2 teaspoons of chili crisp. Spread this mixture generously on the toasted buns. Assemble the burgers with the cooked patties, grilled onion rings, and grilled apple slices. Serve immediately, with extra chili crisp on the side for those who crave an extra kick. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

For best results, choose firm apples with a balance of sweetness and tartness, such as Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady.
Don't overcrowd the grill; work in batches if needed to ensure even cooking.
If you don't have a mandoline, you can thinly slice the apples by hand, but aim for consistent thickness.
Adjust the amount of chili crisp to your preferred level of spiciness.

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