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.
Why you will love this recipe:
- These turkey burgers in the 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. These burgers are a great way to have dinner ready in no time!
- They are a family favorite meal that is perfect for meal prep and busy weeknight meals or an easy weeknight dinner.
- These healthy turkey burgers are made with pantry staple ingredients like mayo, bbq sauce and soy sauce, and the clean up is so simple!
- This turkey burger recipe uses thawed lean 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!
- These turkey burgers are dairy free, and can easily be made gluten free, paleo, and Whole30 compliant.
- If you prefer beef burgers make these air fryer burgers instead!
Taste and texture:
These are the most juicy turkey burgers! They have so much flavour and can be topped with your favorite burger toppings to make for the most flavorful burger.
Key ingredients and substitutions:
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 easily 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 - you can 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 to make for the most juicy burger.
- Soy sauce - to give these burgers a unique flavour and taste. You could swap this for coconut aminos.
- Spices - sea salt, 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.
- 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 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.
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 as different air fryers cook slightly differently.
- Don't overlap the burger patties when you put them on the air fryer try 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 surgery patty).
- 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 or to the air fryer basket, give them a spray with avocado oil or another cooking oil or cooking spray before cooking the turkey patties on them.
- If you want 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 tasty 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.
- 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 this healthy meal in so many ways. You could serve these homemade turkey burgers in your favorite burger buns on in lettuce wraps and then top them with your favorite toppings such as bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, or pickles. I also recommend adding your favourite burger sauce such as ketchup, aioli, mustard, honey mustard, or bbq sauce.
You could also top your burger with a slice of cheese if you like. You have so many options for how to serve this delicious meal.
Turkey burgers pair well with many different side dishes such as French fries, sweet potato fries, waffle fries, onion rings, coleslaw, potato salad, broccoli salad or a kale 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.
How to reheat
If you have any leftover turkey burger patties, simply reheat them in the air fryer for 2-4 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
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!
It takes 15 minutes to cook turkey burgers in the air fryer a 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
To cook frozen turkey burgers in the air fryer cook them for 18-20 minutes at 360 degrees Fahrenheit.
Other air fryer recipes you will love:
- Beef burgers
- Air Fryer BBQ Ribs
- Crispy Chicken Wings
- 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.
Erik
A classic!
Kristie
Very delicious!