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Air fryer turkey burger between two buns.

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

Tressa Jamil
Make healthy, juicy, and delicious air fryer turkey burgers from scratch in half of the time.
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 Patties
Calories 271 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
For the Patties:
  • 1 pound ground turkey, 80-90%, dark meat
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion flakes
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 2 taps liquid smoke
For the Burgers:
  • Buns or Lettuce
  • Cheese
  • Red Onion
  • Lettuce
  • Avocado
Instructions
 
  • Combine the ingredients for the turkey burgers in a mixing bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a food scale to portion 3-5 ounces of ground turkey.
  • Form the meat into a ball and set it onto the baking sheet; repeat with the remaining turkey. Use another baking sheet to press down the turkey to create patties.
  • Make an impression in the center of each patty using your thumb.
  • Cook for 20 minutes, flipping them halfway through.
Notes
Expert Tips:
  • Refrigerate the turkey mixture before forming and cooking the burgers.
  • Lower cooking temperatures prevent the burgers from shrinking and puffing up; you can also use your thumb to press down in the center of each patty to encourage the turkey patties to spread out. 
  • Turkey is lean and prone to drying out. For this reason, be sure that you don't overcook the patties. 
  • Cooking times will vary depending on the strength of your air fryer model; I cook ours for 20-25 minutes in the Instant Pot Vortex. However, the best way to cook turkey burgers is to check the internal temperature using a food thermometer; the safe cooking temperature for turkey is 165°F (73°C).
Nutrition Disclosure:
  •  The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Patty | Calories: 271 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 31 g | Sodium: 540 mg
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