Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
My Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are made with ground turkey, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, onion, garlic, and simple seasoning. They are juicy, full of flavour, and ready in under 20 minutes; perfect for a quick lunch or easy family weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (450 grams)
- 1 medium onion (grated)
- 1 clove garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- ½ tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Garnish
- lettuce
- burger buns
- sliced red onions
- sliced tomatoes
- pickles
- cheese
Instructions
- Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl. Add the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, grated onion, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix everything gently with your hands or a fork until the ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix the turkey mixture, as this can make the burgers firm after cooking. The mixture will feel softer than a beef burger mixture, especially because there is no egg or breadcrumbs, but it should still hold together once shaped.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape them into burger patties. Make the patties slightly wider than your burger buns because they will shrink a little as they cook. Press a small dent in the centre of each patty with your thumb to help them cook evenly.
- Place the patties on a plate or tray and chill them in the fridge for at least 20 minutes if you have time. This step helps the turkey burgers firm up and hold their shape better in the air fryer.
- Preheat the air fryer to 383°F / 195°C for 3 minutes. Place the turkey patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between each one. If your air fryer basket tends to stick, spray it lightly with oil before adding the patties.
- Cook the turkey burgers for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping them carefully halfway through. The exact cooking time depends on the thickness of the patties and your air fryer model. They are ready when the centre reaches 165°F / 74°C on a meat thermometer.
- If you want to make air fryer turkey cheeseburgers, add a slice of cheese on top of each patty during the last minute of cooking. Close the air fryer drawer and let the cheese soften.
- Let the burgers rest for 2 minutes before serving. Place them in burger buns with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, cheese, and your favourite sauce.
Notes
- The turkey burger mixture will be softer than the beef burger mixture because this recipe has no egg or breadcrumbs. Chilling the patties for 20 minutes before cooking helps them firm up and hold their shape.
- Do not overmix the turkey mixture. Mix just until the ingredients are combined, as overmixing can make the burgers firm after cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature. Ground turkey should reach 165°F / 74°C in the centre before serving.
- Cooking time may change slightly depending on the thickness of the patties and the model of your air fryer. Start checking after 10 minutes.
- If adding cheese, place it on top of the patties during the last minute of cooking so it has time to soften without melting too much into the basket.
- Each turkey burger patty has around 210 calories, without the bun, cheese, or toppings. The final amount will depend on the fat content of your ground turkey and how much mayonnaise you use.
- For frozen turkey burgers, cook at 375°F / 190°C for about 15 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway through. Make sure they reach 165°F / 74°C before serving.