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• 500 g 80/20 ground beef → form into 4 loose 125 g balls (smash method) OR 2 × 250 g patties (thicker)
• Salt & cracked black pepper
• 4 slices American cheese (or cheddar)
• 2 burger buns (brioche or sesame), buttered & toasted
• Sliced onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, shredded lettuce

For the Coating

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (≈ 120 g)
• ½ cup cornstarch (≈ 60 g — makes it shatter-crisp)
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp cayenne (optional)