The air fryer is my favorite cooking method, so why not try my homemade Air Fryer Turkey Burgers? The preparation for this recipe is so easy and the air fryer does the rest. With only a few ingredients, you can have my delicious and juicy turkey burgers that you can dress-up as you please with your favorite toppings. This is perfect for a weeknight dinner in a time crunch. My Air Fryer Hamburgers have become a family favorite in my house.
This is a great recipe to keep stocked in the freezer for a quick weeknight meal. An added bonus is that you can keep it on hand for all of your upcoming cook outs as well by freezing these turkey patties! I love making these Turkey Burgers for get togethers with things like my Gluten Free Pasta Salad and my Cucumber Watermelon Salad. My My homemade Lemon Dill Aioli or Nut Free Pesto goes well on top of these burgers!
I love developing easy and quick weeknight dinner options. Some of my favorite are my: Cajun Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner, Easy Sausage Sheet Pan Dinner, Paleo Cashew Chicken Sheet Pan Style, Honey Garlic Chicken Sheet Pan, Easy Blackened Pork Chops, Keto Everything Bagel Chicken.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Who doesn’t love a good burger? These juicy air fryer turkey burgers will be a new essential for your family dinners.
- Prep is so simple. Combine everything in a mixing bowl, form your patties, and pop in the air fryer.
- I love the combo of garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and dijon but the seasoning combinations are endless! Burgers are so easy to customize.
- The air fryer keeps these burgers nice and juicy.
- These burgers are naturally gluten free, dairy free, soy free, Whole30 friendly, keto, low carb, refined sugar free, flourless, grain free, and paleo!
- My Gluten Free Potato Salad, Crockpot Gluten Free Mac and Cheese, Air Fryer Home Fries, would be a great side dish with this Air Fryer Turkey Burger.
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- You can eat this like a regular hamburger on a bun or you can eat it as a Deconstructed Burger Bowl.
- Kids will love this recipe!
Ingredients
- Fresh ground turkey– You can swap for your meat of choice, if you prefer. Turkey burgers are a nice change from typical ground beef. I love to get my meat from Butcher Box. It is the BEST quality and you can tell! Use my Butcher Box link to get some free additional items every month with your order.
- Worcestershire sauce- Takes a basic burger recipe to the next level. You can also use steak sauce if you would prefer.
- Garlic– Minced finely to blend well with the ground turkey.
- Dijon– This is my secret ingredient to make the best burgers. It adds that tangy, mildly spicy flavor. Dijon pairs so well with the Worcestershire sauce.
- Salt & pepper- Extra seasoning. Don’t skimp on the salt, salt is essential when cooking meat. It adds so much more flavor.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
Substitutions and Variations
- You can swap out ground turkey for your preferred meat of choice. I like to use lean ground turkey for this recipe.
- You can add additional spices and seasonings to change the flavor profile – onion powder would be a great addition to these burgers.
- Switching up your burger toppings will also allow for varying flavor profiles for these healthy turkey burgers.
This recipe has not been tested with any other substitutions or variations. If you try something else out please let me know how it turns out in the comments below!
Step By Step Instructions
Expert Tips
- Tip # 1: Using a different type of meat other than ground turkey will impact the cooking time.
- Tip # 2: Ground turkey does not have as much fat content as ground beef. You will want to make sure to season well to add additional flavor.
- Tip # 3: Depending on how big your air fryer is, you may be able to cook more than 2 patties at a time. But don’t overcrowd the air fryer – you want to make sure they are spaced out. It is also helpful to spray the bottom of your air fryer with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Recipe FAQ’s
You sure can. Form into patties and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Separate each layer of burger patties with another sheet of parchment. Pop them in the freezer and they will keep for up to 3 months. When ready to cook, thaw overnight in the refrigerator or add 5 more minutes to cook time.
They do shrink. To help avoid this, use your thumb to create an indent in the center of each patty prior to cooking.
Every air fryer is different so be sure to use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. Once turkey burgers reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, they are done. Using a meat thermometer will allow the prevention of overcooking so that you get a juicy burger.
I recommend 1/2 – 3/4 inch thick. Remember, the thicker the burger, the longer it takes to cook.
My go-to is the Gluten Free Udi’s brand. I also love Trader Joe’s brand. If you shoot for lower carb options, check out my Deconstructed Burger Bowls.
You can but I prefer fresh ones. If you are opting for pre-made, I like the ones from Trader Joe’s. They are just ground turkey and rosemary!
I like to serve mine with Sweet Potato Fries or any french fries I have available. My husband likes to add a slice of cheese on top of his plus a slice of red onion. I like making lettuce wraps with mine and using lettuce as the bun instead of bread. You can also serve homemade turkey burgers on a bed of crisp lettuce. We sometimes like to put Roasted Tomatoes on top too!
Yes! You can use this recipe to make a beef burger patty. Just swap the turkey out for beef. You can also use ground chicken instead.
Storage Instructions
- This recipe can be stored in the refrigerator for 5 days in an airtight container.
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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard I recommend 365 brand from Whole Foods
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- salt & pepper as desired
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl.
- Form into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Add 2 patties to the air fryer basket and cook at 360 degrees F for 7 minutes. When the 7 minutes is up, flip, and cook for another 7 minutes, or until fully cooked. Once burgers reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, they are done.
Lori says
We love turkey burgers at our house! This air fryer method makes them so easy to make!