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Black Bean Burger, and where to source it

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A soggy black bean burger comes from wet beans, so you dry them in the oven first until the skins wrinkle. Leave some beans whole for texture and chill the mix so the patties hold their shape in the pan.

By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Makes4 burgers
CuisineAmerican
Cost$
Vegan
Contains  gluten
Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 burgers
Black beans
The star; dry them out before mashing so the patty isn't paste.
2 cups cooked
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Breadcrumbs
Bind the patty and help it crisp; panko keeps it from getting dense.
1/2 cup
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Rolled oats
Ground oats absorb moisture the breadcrumbs miss.
1/2 cup
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Cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder
The spice set that gives the patty a smoky, savory backbone.
2 tsp total
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Olive oil
For searing the patties to a dark crust.
2 tbsp
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Burger buns
Toasted buns hold up to the moist patty.
4 buns
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Onion and garlic
Finely diced and cooked to season the mix.
1/2 onion, 2 cloves
Onion → Garlic →
The Rundown
Greedometer ●●●●● Squeaky clean
About as virtuous as dinner gets.
EffortSome doing
Cook it with
Air fryerInstant PotSlow cookerOne-potSheet pan
The Method
  1. Dry the beansSpread drained beans on a sheet pan and bake at 350F for 15 minutes until the skins wrinkle and the surface is dry.
  2. Mix and chillMash two-thirds of the beans, leave the rest whole, fold in oats, breadcrumbs, sauteed onion, garlic, and spices, then chill 20 minutes.
  3. SearShape into four patties and sear in oil over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes per side until a firm crust forms; toast the buns.
The Toolkit

Skillet · Sheet pan · Potato masher · Mixing bowls · Fish spatula

Straight Answers
Can you make Black Bean Burger in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Black Bean Burger? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Black Bean Burger ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Black Bean Burger gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in gluten-free versions of the wheat items (check the other labels too).

Is Black Bean Burger vegan? — Yes

Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.

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