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Healthy McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger & Fries Fakeaway (Better Than Takeout)

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A healthier, homemade take on the classic McDonald’s double cheeseburger and fries — juicy lean beef patties, melted cheese, and crispy air-fried potatoes, made lighter and fresher for a satisfying fakeaway meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 250 g lean beef mince
  • 10 g mustard
  • 10 g sugar-free tomato sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 slices low-calorie cheese
  • 2 low-calorie burger buns
  • 12 tbsp diced white onion
  • 68 burger pickles
  • Extra mustard and sugar-free tomato sauce for serving
  • 400 g white potato
  • 1/2 tsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Peel and slice potatoes into thin fries. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes to remove starch, then pat dry.
  2. Toss fries with olive oil and salt. Air-fry at 160°C for 10 minutes, then at 180°C for another 15 minutes, shaking halfway.
  3. Heat a pan over medium-high until hot.
  4. Mix beef mince with mustard, tomato sauce, salt, and pepper. Form into loose balls.
  5. Smash patties flat in the hot pan using a spatula. Cook 1½–2 minutes per side.
  6. After flipping, top with cheese and cook until melted.
  7. Steam buns in the microwave with a damp paper towel for 10–15 seconds.
  8. Assemble burgers with sauce, patties, onion, and pickles. Serve with fries.

Notes

  • Use cold beef and a hot pan for juicy patties.
  • Customize toppings like lettuce, tomato, or jalapeños for variety.
  • Buns can be swapped with lettuce wraps or gluten-free options.
  • Fries are best fresh but can be reheated in an air fryer.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air-Fried & Pan-Seared
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cheeseburger + fries
  • Calories: 490
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg