Air fryer turkey burgers made from scratch in easy steps, this is a healthy ground turkey burger with no breadcrumbs and you would never guess there is an avocado in it. It is juicy and delicious, with this recipe, you can say no to dry turkey meat forever or to beef burger for a while.
Air fryer turkey burger recipe
When your turkey burger tastes better than a beef burger then you know you have hit a jackpot. This is exactly how I felt when I made these burgers, it is simple to make yet delicious. The avocado in the meat makes it moist and delicious. I mentioned when I shared my round-up for healthy recipes to make in January that I would be embracing healthy eating this year.
Hence my ground turkey burger is served with salad as supposed to the regular burger bun or hamburger. It is my way of showing you that this meal can be enjoyed without bun or chips. That said, don’t let me stop you if you would rather serve this the traditional way with bun, lettuce, burger sauce and some cheese.
Enough of me, back to my air fryer turkey burger recipe. If you have had turkey burger before, you’ll be probably worried the burgers may turn out dry. Well, it is not the case with this recipe, because they are perfectly cooked. Let me show you how to cook turkey burgers that is moist, juicy and flavourful in easy steps.
Related post: Instant pot sloppy joes, this was made with ground beef but you can swap it for ground turkey as a healthier option.
Why you will love this recipe
- It is simple, delicious and quick to make.
- Minimal prep and it comes together in like 10 minutes.
- The turkey patties can be made ahead and it freezes well too.
- Turkey is lean meat which makes it a healthier option than its counterpart, beef.
- You can customise the seasoning used in this recipe to taste. Make it you own and enjoy it your way.
- This is an air fryer recipe, but it can be made on the stovetop, grill or oven too.
- Perfect for you if you are on a low carb diet as it is low in saturated fat and a great alternative to a beef burger. More importantly, It is homemade and free of all hidden fillers or preservatives you would get from any store-bought version
- Clean up after you make this recipe in your air fryer is easy and mess-free.
Ingredients
Ground lean turkey
Egg
Cajun seasoning; substitute for poultry seasoning or any other seasoning of choice.
Cayenne pepper: substitute this for black pepper
Onion powder: substitute with ⅓ cup of grated fresh onions or shallot.
Fresh parsley
Avocado
Salt and black pepper to taste
Worcestershire sauce: I did not use this but you can add 1 tablespoon to the burger mix if you want
How to make air fryer turkey burgers
In a medium-sized bowl, gently mix together with your hands ground turkey, Cajun seasoning, egg, avocado, onion powder, parsley and salt. Do not overmix the ingredients so that the meat doesn’t come out tough. Form the mixture into equal 4 to 6 patties, depending on how thick you want them, then place on a plate whilst you preheat the air fryer.
Preheat the air fryer at 180C/360F for 3 minutes. Once the time is up, spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and carefully place the patties in it.
Cook the burgers for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through depending on how thick the patties are. Flip the burgers halfway through the cooking time. Note: the internal temperature of a well-cooked turkey burger must register at least 165F/75C. This is when the meat is safe to eat.
If you would be topping the burger with cheese, open the air fryer when the cooking cycle is completed, place the cheese slices on it and partially put the air fryer back without closing it so that the heat can melt the cheese.
Serve as desired on salad, or buns.
How to cook frozen burger in air fryer
Preheat and spray the air fryer with cooking oil
Place the frozen burger in the air fryer basket and cook at 180C/360F for 15 minutes. Flip it halfway through the cooking time, Check that burger is well cooked before consuming. serve and enjoy.
Note: You may need to adjust the cooking size according to the thickness of the frozen patties. Thin patties will cook for a shorter time while thicker ones would take longer time. Also, do not stack frozen patties, make sure you line them on a single layer in the air fryer basket.
How to store
This burger is best eaten fresh on the day it is made. If you must refrigerate it, then make sure it is completely cooled. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer or oven.
If you made the patties ahead: Place it on a parchment paper so it doesn’t stick together then keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
How to make turkey burgers on the stove top
This is very easy to make, follow all the steps above in making the burger patties. Heat up 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil on medium-high heat, carefully place the turkey burger in the hot oil and cook on each side for about 4-5 minutes each. Keep an eye so you do not burn it. Remember, the internal temperature of cooked poultry is 165F/75C.
More ground meat recipes
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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1.1 lb ground lean turkey
- 1 large egg
- ½ tablespoon cajun seasoning; substitute for poultry seasoning or any other seasoning of choice.
- ½ tablespoon onion powder: substitute with ⅓ cup of grated fresh onions or shallot.
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 Avocado pulp about ⅓ cup
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Worcestershire sauce, optional use 1 tablespoon if using
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, gently mix together with your hands ground turkey, Cajun seasoning, egg, avocado, onion powder, parsley and salt. Do not overmix the ingredients so that the meat doesn’t come out tough. Form the mixture into equal 4 to 6 patties, depending on how thick you want them, then place on a plate whilst you preheat the air fryer. (Wet your palm with water to make it easy to form the patties)
- Preheat the air fryer at 180C/360F for 3 minutes. Once the time is up, spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and carefully place the patties.
- Cook the burgers for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked through depending on how thick the patties are. Flip the burgers halfway through the cooking time. Note: the internal temperature of a well-cooked turkey burger must register at least 165F/75C. This is when the meat is safe to eat.If you would be topping the burger with cheese, open the air fryer when the cooking cycle is completed, place the cheese slices on it and partially put the air fryer back without closing it so that the heat can melt the cheese.
- Serve as desired on salad, or buns.
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Nutrition
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Isabel says
this looks delicious! What is the sauce you put on top of it?
Ajoke says
Thank you, Isabel, the sauce is my simple homemade burger sauce.