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Make the best & juiciest Air Fryer Turkey Burgers with just a quick prep, a few simple steps and 10 minutes of air frying. No chopping required as we use powdered seasonings and extra juicy thanks to fresh lemon juice.
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Turkey burgers often get a bit of a bad rap, and that's totally uncalled for in my opinion. At least with this recipe, which will give you a super juicy turkey burger that will have you skipping the beef without a second thought.
I'm not exaggerating when I say the first time I made these air fryer turkey burgers, I ended up finishing a whole patty over my sink. They're just that good, I couldn't stop!
Why you will love this recipe
- It's quick and all done in under 1 hour (resting time included) with just 10 minutes of hands-on cooking
- It's easy with just a few super simple steps
- Super juicy and flavorful burgers
- Lemon juice adds a fresh pop of flavor
- No chopping thanks to garlic & onion powder
- A healthy choice that will for sure become a new family favorite!
What you need to make them
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Ground turkey can be swapped for another type of ground meat: ground chicken, lamb, pork or even beef
- Breadcrumbs: I use regular, not Panko, here, as the smaller breadcrumbs are easier to integrate into the ground turkey. Choose gluten free breadcrumbs to make it gluten free.
- Lemon juice is always best fresh, but in a pinch you can use the bottled kind
- Worcestershire sauce can be skipped, but adds a nice pop of flavor
- Cooking oil: I prefer a neutral kind like canola oil, but olive oil works as well
How to make them
- Place ground turkey and all seasonings except lemon juice in a bowl
- Mix well, using your hands if necessary
- Add lemon juice and mix well
- Add breadcrumbs and beat egg
- Mix well - I like to use a fork to start, since it's very sticky at this point, and then move to using my hands
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
- Divide the turkey into 4 even-sized balls
- Brush a preheated air fryer basket with cooking oil
- Place the turkey balls in the air fryer - just as many as you can fit comfortably
- Press gently with the back of a spatula or spoon to create ½ inch thick turkey burger patties
- Brush with cooking oil
- Air fry for 10 minutes at 375°F (190°C), then check if they are done. If not, air fry for a few more minutes. Repeat until you've cooked all the burgers, then serve with your favorite toppings and sides!
Tips & tricks
- Refrigerate the turkey mixture to make it easier to handle, but feel free to skip it if you're in a hurry. If you don't refrigerate it first, the burgers might stick a bit to the basket - but not too much.
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - the patties should not be touching
- If cooking in batches wrap the cooked ones in aluminium foil to keep them warm. You can cook them to a few degrees below done, and they will finish cooking while resting.
- Don't flip the burgers - there's really no need and you risk them loosing their shape if you do attempt it
- Use a meat thermometer to easily check if your burgers are done, they should reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C)
- Make them gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days
- Freeze leftovers to keep them for up to 3 months
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes on low heat
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30 second increments
- Reheat frozen turkey burgers straight from frozen in the air fryer
Recipe FAQ
How to know when turkey burgers are done?
The easiest way to know when turkey burgers are done is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C).
If you don't have access to a meat thermometer you will need to cut into the burgers to check. They are done when they are cooked through and the juice is clear.
What temperature do you cook turkey burgers to?
Turkey burgers should be cooked to 165°F (74°C).
How long to cook turkey burgers on stove?
Cook ½ inch turkey burgers stove top over medium heat, for 5-6 minutes per side.
Healthy Sides for Turkey Burgers
If your looking for something more than burger buns to pair with your healthy air fryer turkey burgers, look no further! These sides will pair perfectly with your healthy turkey burgers:
- 20 Healthy Sides for Turkey Burgers
- Creamy Rice with Butter & Chicken Stock
- Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
- Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli
- Tyrosalata (Whipped Feta Cheese)
- Vegan Guacamole
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Recipe
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Print RateServings: 4
Calories: 177kcal
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 20 mins
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon fine table salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil canola oil or other
Instructions
- Place turkey in a bowl and add all the seasonings except lemon juice. Mix well, using your hands if needed.1 lb ground turkey, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon fine table salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Add lemon juice and mix again.1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Beat the egg, then add the egg and the breadcrumbs. Mix well until everything is combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.1 egg, ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- Bring out the turkey from the fridge, and preheat the air fryer by running it at 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- Divide the turkey into 4 even sized pieces, and roll into 4 balls.
- Brush the air fryer basket with oil, then place turkey balls (no more than can fit comfortably) in the air fryer basket. Brush with oil and then use the back of a spatula or spoon to press into ½ inch (1.25 cm) patties. Air fry for 10 minutes at 375°F (190°C), then bring out and ensure the burgers have reached an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C). If not, add a few more minutes and check again. Repeat until you have cooked all burgers.1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil
- Serve with the sides of your choice!
Equipment needed for this recipe
- Medium-sized bowl
- Measuring cups (metric or US)*
Video
Notes
This air fryer recipe was created in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer*. Cooking time can vary with your air fryer model.
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Ground turkey can be swapped for another type of ground meat: chicken, lamb, pork or even beef
- Breadcrumbs: I use regular, not Panko, here, as the smaller breadcrumbs are easier to integrate into the ground turkey. Choose gluten free breadcrumbs to make it gluten free.
- Lemon juice is always best fresh, but in a pinch you can use the bottled kind
- Worcestershire sauce can be skipped, but adds a nice pop of flavor
- Cooking oil: I prefer a neutral kind like canola oil, but any type works
Tips & tricks
- Refrigerate the turkey mixture to make it easier to handle, but feel free to skip it if you're in a hurry
- Don't overcrowd your air fryer basket - the patties should not be touching
- Don't flip the burgers - there's really no need and you risk them loosing their shape if you do attempt it
- Use a meat thermometer to easily check if your burgers are done, they should reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F (74°C)
- Make them gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs
- Store leftovers in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 4 days
- Freeze leftovers to keep them for up to 3 months
- Reheat leftovers in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes on low heat
- Reheat leftovers in the microwave in 30 second increments
- Reheat frozen leftovers straight from frozen in the air fryer, without thawing
How to know when turkey burgers are done?
The easiest way to know when turkey burgers are done is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach at least 165°F (74°C).If you don't have access to a meat thermometer you will need to cut into the burgers to check. They are done when they are cooked through and the juice is clear.
How long to cook turkey burgers on stove?
If you wish to cook these burgers stove-top instead, cook them over medium heat for 5-6 minutes per side.
Cooking time assumes you cook the turkey burgers in 2 batches. If you can fit them all in one go cooking time will be halved.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 378mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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