The Ultimate Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Burgers From Scratch
Today we will be making homemade turkey burgers in an air fryer. The recipe is extremely easy, super versatile, and you can play around with different flavor combinations and pairings. Don't forget to check out my delicious sides you can serve alongside these juicy treats.
Ingredients
For The Homemade Turkey Patties
- 1 pound ground turkey (lean)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/3 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder, optional
For The Turkey Burgers
- 4 hamburger buns
- Butter, optional
- Lettuce leaves, washed and dried
- Tomato slices
- Pickles, sliced, optional
- Cheese (Parmesan or Gouda), optional
- Dijon mustard
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
Make The Turkey Patties
- To start, combine all of the patty ingredients in a clean, cold, large bowl. Use gloved hands and mix the ingredients together well. You want to work the mixture so it becomes uniform in consistency.
- Once combined well, divide the meat mixture into 4 equally-sized portions.
- Use your hands to form flat round patties. You can pay around with the size and thickness here. But keep in mind that this will affect the frying time.
- Once shaped, place the patties onto a lined baking tray. Store them in the fridge and leave them to firm up for 15-20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, you can prepare the buns, toppings, sauces, or any other accompaniments.
Air Fry The Homemade Turkey Burger Patties
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C). You can line the bottom of the basket with perforated non-stick baking paper liners. They have to be perforated to ensure proper air circulation.
- Add the patties, making sure they don't touch or overlap each other.
- Cook them for 8-10 minutes in total. At the halfway mark, flip the patties over so they can cook on the other side.
Air Fry Frozen Turkey Patties
- To cook frozen turkey patties, you can still preheat the fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- The only difference is that these frozen patties will cook for 10-12 minutes. Always check the package instructions for specific cooking temperatures and times.
Assemble Your Turkey Burgers
- Once the patties are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and leave them to rest for 5 minutes. This ensures the patties remain juicy once you begin eating them.
- Then, you can start assembling the burgers using toppings and sauces that you like.
Nutrition
Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 32gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 634mgPotassium: 417mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 151IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg
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