Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
279 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Description
In this recipe, ground turkey is mixed with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, onion and garlic powders, fresh parsley, salt, and pepper. Forming the mixture into evenly sized patties with a dimple in the center prevents puffing when cooked. The air fryer basket is sprayed with avocado oil to prevent sticking and promote browning. Cooking is done at 360°F with patties flipped halfway, using a meat thermometer to confirm doneness at 165°F.
Once nearly cooked, pepper jack or an alternative cheese slice is added atop each patty and melted briefly in the air fryer. The method yields juicy burgers with a tender interior and lightly crisp exterior. The combination of seasonings and air frying provides flavor and moisture retention despite the lean turkey.
The turkey burgers can be served on hamburger buns with typical toppings such as avocado, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. The included burger sauce, made from ketchup, mayonnaise, and pickle juice, adds tang and creaminess to the sandwich. Warming the buns in the air fryer briefly enhances the texture before assembly.
Practical suggestions include preheating the air fryer for even cooking, not overcrowding the basket, and making the indentations in each patty to hold shape. Cooking times may vary depending on the air fryer model. The recipe provides nutritional details for the turkey patties and sauce separately.
Ingredients
Turkey Burger Patties:
- 1 pound ground turkey 93% lean
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- avocado oil for spraying the air fryer basket
- 4 lices pepper jack cheese cheddar or Swiss, such as cheese
Optional
- Hamburger Bun
- tomato for toppings
- avocado
- lettuce
- red onion
Turkey Burger Sauce:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons pickle juice from a jar of pickles
Instructions
- Mix the ground turkey, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Form the mixture into 4 patties, about ½ inch thick. Make a small indentation in the center of each patty so that the burgers cook evenly.
- Preheat air fryer to 360°F and spray the basket with oil.
- Place the burger patties in the air fryer in a single layer. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the burgers in two batches. Cook 5 minutes, then flip the burgers over and cook another 3-5 minutes until cooked through. The final cooking time will depend on your air fryer so the best way to tell if the burgers are cooked is to check them with a meat thermometer. The temperature should be 165°F.
- Before removing the burgers from the air fryer, top each one with a slice of cheese. Close the air fryer and let the cheese melt, about 30 seconds. Remove burgers.
- To make the Burger Sauce, mix the ketchup, mayonnaise and pickle juice together in a small bowl.
- Place turkey burgers on warmed hamburger buns. Top with desired toppings like tomato, avocado and/or onion slices. Serve burgers with Burger Sauce.
Notes
- Make a small indentation in the center of each patty to prevent puffing during cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer for a few minutes before adding the burgers for even heat distribution.
- Cook burgers in a single layer without overcrowding; cook in batches if necessary.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Warm the hamburger buns in the air fryer for about a minute before serving for better texture.
- The provided nutrition info applies to patties only; sauce has separate calorie and macronutrient details.
- Adjust cooking time as needed depending on your air fryer brand and model.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 558mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 418IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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