Turkey Burger Slider Recipe

A closeup shot of turkey burger sliders on a white platter.

With juicy turkey patties, crisp buns, and all your favorite toppings, this easy turkey burger slider recipe takes your favorite turkey burgers and makes them bite-sized! They're perfect for an easy dinner, great for your next BBQ, or are an amazing dish for a party.

5 from 39 votes

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 8

Total Time: 18

Servings: sliders

Calories: 187kcal

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet or Stainless Steel Skillet, Griddle Pan, or Grill
Kitchen Knife
Cutting Boards
Mixing Bowls
Spatula

Ingredients

Turkey Burger Sliders

2 tablespoons neutral oil like avocado oil or grapeseed oil
1 pound lean ground turkey
½ onion
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon kosher salt see note 2
fresh black pepper optional, see note 3
8 slider buns

Optional Toppings

cheese any good melting cheese
lettuce
tomato
onion
mayonnaise
ketchup
mustard

Instructions

Skillet

Preheat a skillet over medium-high heat. Grate half of an onion using the smallest or second-smallest holes of a box grater.
Measure two tablespoons of the grated onion, leaving behind any liquid.
Combine ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce, grated onion, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Combine the ingredients in the meat mixture well, trying not to overwork the turkey meat.
Divide the turkey into eight equal portions.
Add the burgers to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes on each side.
Toast the buns.
If adding cheese, add it in the last two minutes of cooking.
Remove the finished sliders from the pan, measuring with a meat thermometer to ensure they have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Build the burgers using your favorite toppings and serve right away!

Grill

If cooking the burgers on the grill, preheat to medium-high heat, then follow steps 1-5 above.
Grill the slider patties for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Toast the buns on the grill while cooking your burgers.
Assemble the burgers, add your favorite toppings, and serve.

Notes

General

Use any other toppings of your choice. I also enjoy pickles, avocado, or kimchi!
If using sea salt or table salt, use half of the recommended amount of salt. Table salt and sea salt are much saltier per teaspoon than kosher salt.
Use a few twists of the pepper mill.

Storage and Reheating

Fridge You can refrigerate leftover turkey burger sliders in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Store the buns and burgers separately so the buns don't get soggy.
Freezer You can freeze cooked turkey burgers if needed, but they may become overcooked or dry in the process of thawing and reheating. I recommend freezing turkey burger patties raw instead.
Reheat the patties from the fridge in the microwave or in a pan with a bit of oil.

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