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.
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers Recipe
Why these turkey burgers in the air fryer are so good:
- They turn out so juicy and full of flavour
- They are so easy to make and are ready in just 15 minutes
- They’re made with pantry staples and the clean up is so simple!
- They use thawed ground turkey but you can easily freeze the patties to cook later
- They are very adaptable and if you prefer turkey burgers with no breadcrumbs, just use almond flour instead!
Ingredients for air fryer turkey burgers:
The full ingredient list is in the recipe card but some of the things you’ll need include:
- An air fryer – this is the one I use and love
- 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 get pre-made
- BBQ sauce – you can make your own or use pre-made
- Soy sauce – to give these burgers a unique flavour
Tips for making these air fried turkey burgers:
- 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
Variations for these turkey burgers in an air fryer:
- To cook these turkey burgers from frozen add 3-5 more minutes to the cooking time or thaw 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
Frequently asked questions:
Turkey burgers are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit
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!
What to serve with these turkey burgers:
- Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
- Simple Broccoli Salad
- Air Fryer Frozen Hash Browns
- Asian Coleslaw
- Easy Potato Salad
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
Want an air fryer but aren’t sure which one to get? I use and love the Chefman 6.3 Quart Air Fryer!
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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.
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
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Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well
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Form into 4 even sized patties, putting an indent into the center of each patty
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Transfer the patties to the tray of your air fryer and cook for 15 minutes at 360F
Recipe 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
Pin this recipe for later:
A classic!
Very delicious!