Name: Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 19 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey; 1 tsp Kosher Salt; 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Smoked Paprika; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 cup Mayonnaise

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Contrary to what you may have heard, turkey burgers can be incredibly flavorful and juicy when seasoned and cooked properly. This recipe for Air Fryer Turkey Burgers is guaranteed to make them tender, juicy, easy to make, and absolutely delicious every time.

Close up picture of a garnished air fryer turkey burger

Why You'll Love Them

Fast. Ready in under 30 minutes with the help of your air fryer.
Easy. Mix a few ingredients, create the patties, air fry, and serve!
Flavorful. With the perfect blend of spices and a secret ingredient to keep them moist, these will be the best turkey burgers you've ever had.
Low Carb. A great keto main course. Only 1 carb per serving.
Low Calorie. Whether you're watching your carbs, calories, or both, these air fryer turkey burgers are a great healthy way to enjoy one of your favorite comfort foods.

Ingredients You'll Need

Ground Turkey- A dark meat blend will have more moisture if you have that option at your local grocer. If you don't, pick the ground turkey with the highest fat content.
Mayonnaise- This helps bind the turkey burger and provides additional moisture to prevent it from drying out.
Salt
Garlic Powder- You can also use minced garlic if you prefer a more prominent garlic flavor in your air fryer turkey burger.
Pepper
Paprika- Give a hint of smokiness and color to the turkey burger patty.
Cayenne- Provides a kick of heat without being overly spicy.

How To Make Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

Place the ground turkey in a large bowl with mayonnaise, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Use a silicone spatula or your hands to incorporate the spices into the ground turkey. Then, separate the meat into four round 1/4 pound patties.
Once your patties are made, place the patties in the air fryer basket, taking care not to let them overlap.
Air fry the turkey burgers, flipping halfway through the cooking cycle.
Check the temperature of the patties to insure the internal temperature is at least 165F. If it is, remove them from the air fryer basket and serve.

Tips And Tricks

Let them chill. If you're having an issue with your turkey burgers falling apart in the air fryer while cooking, you can place them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before cooking.
Dress them up. The joy of creating a great burger is adding all the extra toppings to accentuate whatever protein you choose. Turkey burgers are no exception. Get out your condiment arsenal and get to adding layers of flavor.
Add veggies. If you have picky children or just want to add a little more veggie goodness to your daily intake, finely dice spinach or kale and steam it. Gently squeeze out any excess moisture and mix it in with your ground turkey. Cook as usual for a pop of freshness and added nutrients.
Skip the bun. Did you know that air fryer turkey burgers are a fantastic keto dinner option? Not including the condiments or bun, you can expect this keto turkey burger to only have one carb per serving.
Double down. While you're already preparing turkey burgers, you might as well double this recipe and make some for later! When stored in a freezer-safe container, you can expect these turkey burgers to last up to 4 months and taste as good as the day you made them.

Air Fryer Turkey Burger with chips and tomatoes in the background

How Long To Air Fry Frozen Turkey Burgers

If you are short on time or simply don't like making your own turkey burger patties, frozen turkey patties may be the right option for you.

The great news is that you can still cook frozen burger patties in your air fryer with very little effort or time. Place your frozen turkey patty in the air fryer basket and cook at 375F for 14 minutes, flipping halfway through.

As always, check the internal temperature of your air fryer turkey burger before serving to ensure it is at least 165F at the thickest point. Undercooked poultry could be very dangerous if consumed.

What To Serve With Them

Burgers are a classic American food that has been served successfully with just about everything under the sun. While turkey burgers aren't the classic protein used, they still pair well with a huge variety of things.

Here are a few of my favorite things to serve as a side with Air Fryer Turkey Burgers:

What Should You Put On A Turkey Burger?

The easier question to answer might be "What shouldn't you put on a turkey burger?" because they are a great blank canvas to create such a variety of flavor combinations.

Brioche Buns
Lettuce
Tomato
Cheese
Mayo
Ketchup
Mustard
Marinara Sauce
Avocado
Red Onion

Honestly, the possibilities are endless. If you would put it on a traditional beef burger, give it a try on a turkey burger! I bet you won't regret it.

How Long Do They Last?

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are just as great for meal prep as burgers made out of ground beef when stored correctly. If you place your cooked turkey burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, you should expect any leftovers to last 3-4 days after they are cooked.

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