Mains, Outdoor Cooking

Chicken Italia Burgers Stuffed with Pesto Mozzarella & Sweet Potato Fries

Cooking method:

Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total time: 28 mins
  • Skill Easy
  • Serves 4 people

Chicken Italia Burgers Stuffed with Pesto Mozzarella & Sweet Potato Fries

Allergies

Tip: Allergy Advice

This dish contains the following allergens: Wheat

Ingredients

  • 500g chicken Italia mince
  • 125g mozzarella, drained, 4 thick slices
  • 2 teaspoons pesto
  • 600g sweet potatoes, peeled, cut into 1cm fries
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp teaspoon paprika
  • To taste salt and ground black pepper
  • 4 brioche buns

Cooking mode

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Method

  • Step 1

    To install the grill plate, position it flat on top of the heating element and gently press down until it sits into place, then close the lid

  • Step 2

    Turn the dial to GRILL, set temperature to HI, and set time to 8 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating (preheating will take approx. 7 minutes)

  • Step 3

    While unit is preheating, divide mince into 8 equal balls and then flatten each to form a patty. Place a slice of mozzarella and ½ teaspoon of pesto, on each patty. Using your fingers, close the sides to encapsulate the cheese and pesto so they are inside of the patty. On the top of each burger, make a 1cm dent with your thumb

  • Step 4

    When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated, and “ADD FOOD” is displayed, open lid and place the burgers onto the grill. Close the lid to begin cooking

  • Step 5

    When the unit beeps to signify flip, open lid and flip burgers. Close the lid to continue cooking

  • Step 6

    Cooking is complete when burgers reads 75°C on an instant read thermometer. Remove from grill and keep warm

  • Step 7

    Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, add sweet potatoes, olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, season as desired

  • Step 8

    Turn dial to AIRFRY. Set temperature to 190°C and set the time to 15 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating (preheating will take approx. 2 minutes)

  • Step 9

    When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated, and “ADD FOOD” is displayed, place the sweet potatoes in the crisper basket. Close the lid

  • Step 10

    Cooking is complete when the fries are brown in colour. Serve burgers in buns with fries on the side