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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

March 12, 2021 2 Comments

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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.

An air fryer turkey burger on a bun on a plate with tomatoes and chips

Why you will love this recipe:

  • These turkey burgers in air fryer turn out so juicy and full of flavour. They’re never dry or boring. They are easy enough for weeknight meals, but delicious enough to serve to guests too. 
  • They are so easy to make and are ready in just 15 minutes.
  • They’re made with pantry staples like mayo, bbq sauce and soy sauce, and the clean up is so simple!
  • They use thawed ground turkey but you can easily freeze the patties to cook later too.
  • They are so versatile and if you prefer turkey burgers with no breadcrumbs, just use almond flour instead!

Key ingredients and substitutions:

  • Ground turkey – you can use either white or dark meat (so either ground turkey breasts or ground turkey thighs would do).
  • Mayonnaise – easily make your own or use store bought mayo. This is used to add both flavour and moisture to these burgers. 
  • BBQ sauce – you can make your own or use your favourite store bought bbq sauce. Another way 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 – salt, 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. 
  • Bread crumbs – another way to help bind these burgers so they cook perfectly. You could use almond flour or almond meal instead. 

How to make this recipe:

Step one:

First, add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix them well.

Step two:

Next, form the mixed ingredients 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.

Chef’s tips:

  • Every model of air fryer is different so you may have to adjust the cooking time depending on the model you use.
  • The burgers on the lower rack will take a couple extra minutes to cook compared to the burgers on the top rack.
  • You can use either white or brown turkey 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 help prevent the burgers keep from shrinking, push your thumb into the middle and create a divot in the centre of the burger patties before cooking them.
  • If food tends to stick to your air fryer trays, give them a spray with avocado oil or another cooking oil before cooking the turkey patties on them. 
  • If you have any leftover burgers, store them in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Variations and add ins:

  • To cook these turkey burgers from frozen add 3-5 more minutes to the cooking 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 bread crumbs 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.

What to serve with turkey burgers:

  • Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
  • Simple Broccoli Salad
  • Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns
  • Asian Coleslaw
  • Easy Potato Salad
A turkey burger cooked in an air fryer on a plate with pickles, tomatoes and potato chips

Frequently asked questions:

How long do turkey burgers take to cook in the air fryer?
It takes 15 minutes to cook turkey burgers in the air fryer a 360 degrees Fahrenheit. 
 
How long do you air fry frozen turkey burgers? 
To cook frozen turkey burgers in the air fryer cook them for 18-20 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit. 
 
What temperate should turkey burgers be?

Turkey burgers are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

What toppings go well on a turkey burger?

I love topping my turkey burgers with some mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato and pickle but you could use whatever toppings you like including onions, ketchup, bbq sauce or even pineapple!

Other air fryer recipes you will love:

  • Air Fryer BBQ Ribs
  • Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings
  • Air Fryer Salmon Cakes with Lemon Dill Aioli
  • Air Fryer Beef Burgers

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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

Turkey burgers in the air fryer turn out so juicy and tender! They have the best flavour and are ready in under 10 minutes.

Course Dinner, Main Course, Meat
Cuisine American
Keyword fast food, grilling, picnic food
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp bbq sauce
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well.

  2. Form into 4 even sized patties, putting an indent into the center of each patty using your thumb.

  3. Transfer the patties to the tray of your air fryer and cook for 15 minutes at 360F.

Recipe Notes

  1. You can use either white or brown meat for these burgers.
  2. 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.
  3. To cook these turkey burgers from frozen add 3-5 more minutes to the cooking time or thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
  4. Nutritional values will vary depending on the specific ingredients you use. 
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 220 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 104mg35%
Sodium 713mg31%
Potassium 393mg11%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 31g62%
Vitamin A 91IU2%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 37mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Erik

    April 2, 2021 at 1:20 am

    A classic!5 stars

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  2. Kristie

    May 10, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    Very delicious!5 stars

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