Cheddar Pork Burgers with Chipotle Aioli and Crispy Potato Wedges

Get ready for a burger experience that’s layered with bold, smoky flavors. These juicy pork patties are seasoned with fry spice and studded with onion, then topped with melted cheddar cheese and a tangy BBQ onion jam. A generous smear of chipotle aioli on a toasted potato bun brings it all together for the perfect bite.

On the side, crispy oven-baked potato wedges seasoned with fry spice complete the meal. This recipe is all about big, satisfying flavors with minimal fuss-perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels like a treat.

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Ingredients

12 ounce PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Cheddar CheeseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon BBQ SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Chipotle PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Fry SeasoningView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 unit OnionView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Ground PorkView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Potato BunsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cut potatoes into ½-inch thick wedges. Toss with 1 tbsp cooking oil, 1 tsp salt and half the fry seasoning. Spread in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
3. While potatoes bake, make the chipotle aioli: in a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and chipotle powder. Set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, combine ground pork, remaining fry seasoning, 1 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper. Mix gently and shape into 2 patties, each about ½-inch thick.
5. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp butter. Cook patties for 4-5 minutes per side, until cooked through (internal temperature 160°F). In the last minute, top each patty with shredded cheddar cheese. Cover skillet to melt cheese.
6. Remove patties from skillet. In the same skillet, add sliced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Stir in BBQ sauce and cook for 1 minute more.
7. Toast potato buns in the skillet or oven until lightly golden.
8. Assemble burgers: spread chipotle aioli on both bun halves. Place patty on bottom bun, top with BBQ onions and close with top bun.
9. Serve burgers with crispy potato wedges on the side.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use ground beef instead of pork?

Yes, ground beef works well. Adjust cooking time as needed for desired doneness.

Can I make the chipotle aioli ahead of time?

Absolutely. Store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

What can I substitute for potato buns?

Any soft burger bun or brioche bun will work nicely.