These easy air fryer turkey burgers have a juicy and moist, perfectly seasoned turkey patty, a crispy toasted bun, and all of your favorite toppings! This is a quick, easy, and flavorful recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Why You'll Love Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Making turkey burgers has never been easier than when they're cooked up in the air fryer, and these juicy air fryer turkey burgers are not only quick but delicious, too.
Making turkey patties in the air fryer means you can make burgers all year long without needing a grill or heating up the house.
Plus, homemade turkey burgers are lighter than beef burgers, with plenty of lean protein for a healthy weeknight dinner. I always keep some turkey on hand to throw these together on busy nights.
Cleanup is also a breeze with the air fryer, especially if you line the basket with parchment paper before cooking.
What You'll Need for this Turkey Burger Recipe
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- Ground Turkey I have tested this recipe with both 93/7 and 90/10 blends, and both will work well.
- Onion A yellow, sweet, red, or white onion will work well here.
- Worcestershire Sauce This is key to the browning on the exterior of the burger and its moist texture.
- Kosher Salt If using table salt or sea salt, use about half of the amount in the recipe. Kosher salt is only about half as salty as these options per teaspoon.
- Black Pepper Fresh black pepper is a great addition to the burger but is optional.
- Hamburger Buns
TOPPINGS FOR TURKEY BURGERS
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Mustard
- Ketchup
- Mayo
- Cheese
You can also add whatever other toppings you may like - pickles, avocado, and kimchi are some of our favorites.
RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
HOW TO MAKE The Perfect Turkey Burger
Step One Grate half of a medium onion using the smallest holes of a box grater.
Step Two Measure two tablespoons of the grated onion. Try to leave behind as much liquid as possible.
Step Three Add the turkey, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, salt (and pepper, if using) to a bowl.
Step Four: Mix the burger mixture well, trying not to overwork the turkey meat.
Step Five Form the turkey mixture into equal balls.
Step Six Flatten these balls into patties.
Step Seven Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper, then place the turkey burgers in an air fryer basket in a single layer.
Step Eight Air fry the burgers for 4 minutes on each side at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip the patties halfway through the cook time. Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step Nine Toast the buns. You can do this in the air fryer using these instructions for air fryer toast. You can also toast them in a traditional toaster or in a bit of oil in a pan on the stovetop.
Step Ten Build your burgers, adding your preferred toppings and condiments. Serve!
VARIATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS
- Add a tablespoon of ketchup to your turkey burger meat for added sweetness.
- In a rush? You can use store-bought turkey burgers for this recipe.
- You can also make frozen turkey burgers. You don't need to thaw frozen burgers, just cook them at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Swap out the ground turkey for ground beef to make beef burgers instead.
HOW TO STORE
Fridge You can refrigerate leftover turkey burgers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Be sure to store the buns and burgers separately.
Freezer You can freeze cooked turkey burgers. However, I recommend freezing turkey burger patties raw instead. The patties may get overcooked while thawing and reheating.
Reheat the patties from the fridge in the microwave or in a pan with a bit of oil.
FAQ
Yep. To cook the turkey burgers evenly, it's important that both sides of the burger receive equal cooking time.
No. I find that adding breadcrumbs to burgers can dry them out a bit. Instead, this burger has additional moisture in the form of Worcestershire sauce to create juicy turkey burgers that won't turn out crumbly or fall apart.
You can. Place the frozen turkey burgers in the air fryer basket and cook at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Be sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure the burgers are done - that is, that they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
HOW TO SERVE An Air Fryer Turkey Burger
I love a turkey burger on a toasted bun with a simple side salad with jalapeno honey lime vinaigrette, a lemon herb vinaigrette, or creamy salsa dressing. You can also serve them on lettuce wraps!
Be sure to try these fantastic turkey burger toppings:
These caramelized onions and mushrooms add a deep savory note to the burgers.
Spicy pickled onions add an acidic punch, whereas these pickled shallots have a mellow pickled flavor. These marinated tomatoes add a lovely kick of acid that's tempered by rich olive oil.
This tangy, creamy chipotle southwest sauce is a favorite in my house.
And this pineapple habanero sauce is a reader favorite. It's fruity, hot, and great with a variety of proteins.
These air fryer recipes make fantastic sides:
Air fryer fingerling potatoes are coated in a garlic, lemon, and herb vinaigrette.
Crispy air fryer smashed potatoes are another great potato option.
This air fryer broccoli and cauliflower is also super simple and really delicious. The florets get browned and crispy at the edges while they're cooked.
And air fryer zucchini and squash is an easy summer favorite!
Looking for more burger recipes? Try this amazing smoked burger recipe!
EXPERT TIPS
- Different sizes, brands, and models of air fryers cook slightly differently. Be sure to keep this in mind as you may need to adjust your cook time. Your patties may cook a bit faster than the suggested time or take an extra minute or two.
- When making air fryer turkey burgers, work in 2 batches if needed, only cooking as many patties at a time as will fit in the air fryer basket without crowding.
- To taste for seasoning, cook a tiny bit of the uncooked turkey in the skillet. Taste this piece for seasoning and add more salt if needed before cooking all of the burgers.
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📖 Recipe
The Best Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Turkey Burgers
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ onion any color
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- fresh black pepper optional
- 4 hamburger buns
Optional Toppings
- cheese
- lettuce
- tomato
- onion
- pickles
- ketchup
- mustard
- mayonnaise
Instructions
Homemade Turkey Burgers
- Grate half of a medium onion using the smallest holes of a box grater.
- Measure two tablespoons of the grated onion. Leave behind any liquid.
- Add the ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, salt and pepper to a bowl.
- Mix the turkey burger mixture well.
- Divide the turkey into four equally portioned balls.
- Flatten each ball into a patty.
- Line the bottom of your air fryer basket with parchment paper.
- Place the turkey burger patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fryer to patties for about 4 minutes per side at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip halfway through cooking.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. If they have not, return the patties to the air fryer basket and continue cooking.
- Meanwhile, toast the buns. You can toast them in toaster, in a pan with a bit of oil, or wait until your turkey burger patties are done and toast them in the air fryer for 3 minutes at 400 degrees F.
- Assemble your burgers with your favorite toppings and serve!
Store-Bought Turkey Burgers
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment papaer. Place the turkey burger patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fryer to patties for about 4 minutes per side at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip halfway through cooking.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the turkey has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. If they have not, return the patties to the air fryer basket and continue cooking.
- Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
Frozen Turkey Burgers
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment papaer. Place the turkey burger patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Air fry the patties for about 4 minutes per side at 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip halfway through cooking.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the turkey has reached and internal temperature of 165 degrees F. If they have not, return the patties to the air fryer basket and continue cooking.
- Serve on toasted buns with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Different sizes, brands, and models of air fryers cook slightly differently. Be sure to keep this in mind as you may need to adjust your cook time. Your patties may cook a bit faster than the suggested time or take an extra minute or two.
- When making air fryer turkey burgers, work in 2 batches if needed, only cooking as many patties at a time as will fit in the air fryer basket without crowding.
- To taste for seasoning, cook a tiny bit of the uncooked turkey in the skillet. Taste this piece for seasoning and add more salt if needed before cooking all of the burgers.
- Fridge You can refrigerate leftover turkey burgers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Be sure to store the buns and burgers separately.
- Freezer You can freeze cooked turkey burgers. However, I recommend freezing turkey burger patties raw instead. The patties may get overcooked while thawing and reheating.
- Reheat the patties from the fridge in the microwave or in a pan with a bit of oil.
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