Sriracha-Honey Glazed Smash Burger with Crispy Garlic Crunch Recipe
A bold and flavorful smash burger featuring a sticky sriracha-honey glaze, melted cheddar cheese, and topped with crispy fried garlic chips for a perfect blend of sweet, spicy, crunchy, and juicy elements. Served on toasted brioche buns with fresh lettuce and tomato, this burger is a fusion of American and Asian flavors, delivering a deliciously satisfying meal experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 burgers 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion / American-Asian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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For the Burger Patties and Assembly
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 4 brioche buns
- 4 lettuce leaves
- 4 tomato slices
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
For the Sriracha-Honey Glaze
- 3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
For the Crispy Garlic Chips
- 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (for frying garlic)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a cast-iron skillet or griddle over high heat until it is smoking hot to ensure the perfect crust on your smash burger patties.
- Make the Sriracha-Honey Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine the Sriracha sauce, honey, and soy sauce. Simmer the mixture for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened, then remove from heat and set aside for glazing the burgers.
- Prepare the Crispy Garlic Chips: Heat vegetable oil in a small pan over low heat. Gently fry the thinly sliced garlic cloves until they turn golden and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels, being careful not to burn the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Form and Cook the Patties: Shape the ground beef into 4 loosely packed balls without overworking the meat. Place each ball on the hot skillet and immediately smash down with a heavy spatula or burger press to form thin patties. Season each patty with salt and black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes on the first side.
- Glaze and Add Cheese: Flip the patties, brush the cooked side with the prepared sriracha-honey glaze, then top each with a slice of cheddar cheese. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese melts and the glaze caramelizes slightly.
- Toast the Buns and Assemble: Lightly toast the brioche buns on the skillet. Spread mayonnaise on each bun half. Assemble the burger by layering lettuce, tomato slices, the glazed cheesy patty, and a generous sprinkle of the crispy garlic chips, then top with the bun.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the assembled burgers immediately for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For the best crust, smash patties quickly onto a super-hot surface and avoid pressing after the crust forms to retain juiciness.
- Fry garlic slices low and slow and remove immediately once golden to prevent bitterness.
- Make the glaze and garlic chips up to 2 days ahead; store garlic chips in an airtight container with a paper towel to maintain crunch.
- Use an 80/20 beef blend for optimal juiciness and flavor.
- Do not overcrowd the skillet; cook patties in batches if necessary.
- Use parchment paper between spatula and meat for easier smashing.
- Toast buns and spread a thin layer of mayonnaise to prevent sogginess.
Keywords: Sriracha Honey Smash Burger, garlic chips, smash burger, spicy sweet burger, griddle burger, fusion burger
