These air fryer turkey burgers are such an easy, tasty meal that are ready in just 15 minutes. Made with pantry staples like mayonnaise, bbq sauce and soy sauce these burgers are full of flavour and never dry or boring.
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Why you will love this recipe:
- These turkey burgers turn out so juicy and full of flavour. They're never dry or boring.
- They are so easy to make and are ready in just 15 minutes. These burgers are a great way to have dinner ready in no time!
- These healthy turkey burgers are made with pantry staple ingredients like mayo, bbq sauce and soy sauce.
- Since these turkey burgers are cooked in the air fryer the clean up is so simple!
- They are so versatile and if you prefer turkey burgers with no breadcrumbs, just use almond flour instead.
- These turkey burgers are dairy free, and can easily be made gluten free, paleo, and Whole30 compliant.
If you prefer beef burgers or pork burgers make air fryer beef burgers or the best pork burgers instead.
Ingredient notes:
You should be able to find all of these simple ingredients at any local grocery store. For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Fresh ground turkey - you can use either white ground turkey meat or dark ground turkey meat (so either ground turkey breasts or ground turkey thighs would do). If you can't find ground turkey, ground chicken would also work to make this delicious burger recipe.
- Mayonnaise - you can make your own mayonnaise or use a store bought mayo. This is my secret ingredient to add both flavour and moisture to these burgers.
- BBQ sauce - make your own barbecue sauce or use your favourite store bought bbq sauce. This is used to add amazing flavour and moisture to these turkey burgers.
- Soy sauce - to give these burgers a unique flavour and taste. You could swap this for coconut aminos.
- Spices - sea salt, ground black pepper, onion powder and garlic powder all combine perfectly to help give these air fried turkey burgers the best taste.
- Egg - to help bind these turkey burgers so they don't fall apart when you cook them. I recommend using a large egg.
- Breadcrumbs - these are added to bind these burgers so they cook perfectly. You could also use almond flour or almond meal instead. If you are gluten free you can use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
How to make (step-by-step):
Step one:
First, add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix them well with a spoon or your hands.
Step two:
Next, form the ground turkey mixture into 4 evenly sized patties. Then use your thumb to put an indent into the centre of each patty.
Step three:
Lastly, transfer the patties to the tray of your air fryer and cook them for 15 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit, until golden brown on the outside.
Top tips:
- Every model of air fryer is different so you may have to adjust the cooking time depending on the model you use as different air fryers cook slightly differently.
- For this air fryer recipe I do not preheat the air fryer. If you do preheat it decrease the cook time by a few minutes.
- Don't overlap the burger patties when you put them on the air fryer tray or in the air fryer basket. You want them to be in a single layer or they won't cook properly (the hot air needs to be able to circulate around each burger patty).
- The burgers on the lower rack will take a couple extra minutes to cook compared to the burgers on the top rack.
- If you are finding the turkey burgers sticky and hard to work with a couple tips include: use parchment paper to help form the patties or you can also refrigerate or freeze the meat for a bit to help it become more firm.
- To help prevent the burgers keep from shrinking, push your thumb into the middle of each patty and create an indent in the centre of the burger patties before cooking them.
- If food tends to stick to your air fryer give it a spray with avocado oil or another cooking oil or cooking spray before cooking the turkey patties.
- To ensure that your turkey burgers are fully cooked you can use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of each burger patty. Ground turkey is safe to eat when it has reached an internal temperature of 165 ºF.
Variations and add ins:
- To cook these turkey burgers from frozen add 3-5 more minutes to the cook time or thaw the patties in the refrigerator overnight.
- To make these burgers gluten free: use gluten-free bread crumbs or almond flour instead of breadcrumbs and use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- If you prefer turkey burgers with no breadcrumbs, use almond flour instead.
- To make these burgers paleo and Whole30 compliant: use almond flour instead of bread crumbs, coconut aminos instead of soy sauce and be sure to choose paleo/Whole30 compliant mayonnaise and bbq sauce.
- Feel free to add other seasonings if you prefer a different flavour - some other options include Italian seasoning, chili powder, or seasoning salt.
How to serve:
You can serve these homemade turkey burgers in a variety of ways - serve them in your favorite burger buns or in lettuce wraps and then top them with your favorite toppings such as bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, or pickles. I also recommend adding your favourite burger sauce such as ketchup, mustard aioli, mustard, honey mustard sauce, or bbq sauce.
You can also use these burgers to make a burger salad or a burger bowl.
Turkey burgers pair well with many different side dishes including crispy air fryer French fries, crispy air fried sweet potato fries, air fryer waffle fries, air fried onion rings, no dairy potato salad, dairy free broccoli salad or a kale apple salad.
How to store:
If you have any leftover turkey burgers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze the uncooked patties to cook at a later date.
How to reheat
If you have any leftover cooked turkey burger patties, simply reheat them in the air fryer for 2-4 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
Frequently asked questions:
I love topping my turkey burgers with some mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and pickles but you could use whatever toppings you like including onions, ketchup, bbq sauce or even pineapple!
Yes! To cook these patties from frozen cook them at 360 degrees Fahrenheit for 17-20 minutes.
Other air fryer recipes you will love:
- Grain Free Beef burgers
- Air Fryer BBQ Ribs
- Crispy Chicken Wings in the air fryer
- Air Fryer Salmon Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli
- Air Fryer Beef Burgers
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Recipe
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoon bbq sauce
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
- Form into 4 even sized patties, putting an indent into the center of each patty using your thumb.
- Transfer the patties to the tray of your air fryer and cook for 15 minutes at 360F.
Notes
- You can use either white or brown meat for these burgers.
- If you are finding the turkey burgers sticky and hard to work with a couple tips include: use parchment paper to help form them or you can also refrigerate or freeze the meat for a bit to help it become more firm.
- To cook these turkey burgers from frozen add 3-5 more minutes to the cooking time or thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
- Nutritional values will vary depending on the specific ingredients you use.
Kristie
Very delicious!
Erik
A classic!