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With minimal prep & 18 minutes of cooking you can make the best Frozen Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer *. Juicy inside and a little bit crispy on the outside, and all ready to serve with your favorite toppings, sauces and sides!
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Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen turkey burgers
- Super juicy on the inside
- Crispy and golden brown on the outside
- Less greasy than any other cooking methods
- Super easy and done in 18 minutes
- A great protein for a healthy meal - less fat than ground beef, and it's an amazing vehicle for veggies
What you need to cook Frozen Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer
Ingredient notes
- Frozen turkey burger patties - store bought or homemade air fryer turkey burgers
- Other types of burgers: you can also cook frozen veggie burgers, frozen or homemade beef burgers and frozen chicken burgers in the air fryer
- Oil can be skipped, but helps keep the burger moist and crisp up the exterior - any neutral kind works, as does non-stick cooking spray
- Seasoning can be added - this is especially good if you're cooking store-bought frozen turkey burgers. Salt, pepper, paprika powder, garlic powder and chili powder are just some options - choose your own favorite seasoning!
How to cook Frozen Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer
- Brush the air fryer * basket with a little oil
- Place the burgers in the air fryer * basket and brush the top with the rest of the oil
- Air fry 9 minutes at 360°F (180°C)
- Flip the burgers and air fry 9 more minutes. Make sure they're heated all the way through, then serve!
Tips & tricks
- No need to preheat since we're cooking from frozen
- If the burgers are stuck together, air fry 4-5 minutes to defrost, then separate them and continue cooking
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers and burgers - always make sure the internal temperature * is at least 165°F (74°C) before serving
- If they are almost done and just a few degrees shy of your target, you can remove them from the air fryer * and wrap in aluminum foil for 5 minutes. The temperature will keep rising a few degrees while resting.
Turkey burger toppings
A burger is all about the toppings! Here are some of my favorites:
- Lettuce - either on top, or serve the burgers in a lettuce wrap instead of buns
- Sprouts like sunflower sprouts or bean sprouts
- Sliced tomatoes
- Slices of cheese - choose a well-melting kind like American cheddar
- Bacon
- Sliced red onions
- Pickles
- Avocado or guacamole
- A good sauce like ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, dijonnaise or chipotle ranch
Storage, reheating and freezing instructions
Storing: store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: reheat leftovers in the air fryer * at 360°F (180°C) or lower for a few minutes.
Freezing: Do not freeze again after cooking.
Recipe FAQ
For more answers to all your air fryer * questions, check out my complete Air Fryer FAQ.
Yes, it's the best way to cook them.
Air fry 15-20 minute (exact time will depend on the specific burger and air fryer you use).
Air fry turkey burgers at 360°F-390°F (180-190°C).
No, do not thaw frozen patties before air frying.
More quick & easy air fryer recipes
Looking for more guides to air frying frozen foods?
- Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
- Frozen Dumplings
- Frozen Veggie Burgers
- Frozen Chicken Nuggets
- The Complete Guide to Air Frying Frozen Food
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Recipe
Frozen Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer
Print RateIngredients
- 1 frozen turkey burger
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
Instructions
- Brush the air fryer basket with a bit of the oil, then place the frozen turkey patties in the basket and brush the top with the remaining oil.1 frozen turkey burger, 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- Air fry for 16-18 minutes at 360°F (180°C), flipping once halfway.
- Make sure the burgers are done, and if not, add a few more minutes. Then serve with your favorite sauces and sides!
Equipment needed for this recipe
Notes
- Oil can be skipped, but helps keep the burger moist and crisp up the exterior - any neutral kind works, as does cooking spray
- No need to preheat the air fryer, since we're cooking from frozen
- If the burgers are stuck together, air fry 4-5 minutes to defrost, then separate them and continue cooking
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers and burgers - always make sure the internal temperature * is at least 165°F (74°C) before serving
- If they are almost done and just a few degrees shy of your target, you can remove them from the air fryer * and wrap in aluminum foil for 5 minutes. The temperature will keep rising a few degrees while resting.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days
- Reheat leftoves in the air fryer * at 360°F (180°C) or lower for a few minutes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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