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Just for you: cookbooks and gear that guarantee easy, breezy feasting all season long.[Get a free gift and free shipping with orders of $50 and above! →]( [Smoked Chicken Wings]( Hot Take: Smoked Wings Are Better Than Fried [All you need is the right combination of technique, heat, and time to make perfect smoked chicken wings. →]( How to Cook Steak in an Air Fryer in 4 Simple Steps Air fryer steak is nicely seared, juicy, and mouth-wateringly delicious.[Here’s how to cook a steak in an air fryer. →]( A Note From Our Test Cooks [Smashed Burgers; Lan Lam's Headshot]( Celebrate Memorial Day with Smashed Burgers FROM Lan Lam, Senior Editor, Cook’s Illustrated I used to think that I wasn’t all that fussy when it came to burgers. I loved ’em whether they were thick and juicy or crisp and smashed or made with turkey, lamb, beans, or even shrimp. But as my family and friends have pointed out, it’s more accurate to say that I love all styles of burgers, as long as they’re well-prepared. After all, I spent months chasing the perfect recipe for [Smashed Burgers]( with thin and lacy patties. The beef contracted as it cooked and didn’t sit flush against the pan, so it didn’t brown evenly. And browning was exactly what I needed. It wasn’t until after I figured out that the key was to let the patties stick to the skillet that I could move on to developing a rich and tangy sauce for smearing across the buns. Toppings are the other key to a great burger. I change them up depending on my mood, but I never skip them. I love pickled avocado on [Skillet Turkey Burgers]( and [Black Bean Burgers](. And the combo of sautéed onions and smoky cheese featured in our [pub-style burger]( is a favorite of mine. It’s Memorial Day weekend, and National Burger Day is May 28. I’ll be celebrating with some smashies. What are you going to make? The recipes in this newsletter are free for two days Want access to every recipe, review, and video? [Start your 2-week free trial](. 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