Description
This delicious and healthy turkey burger recipe features lean ground turkey blended with seasoned breadcrumbs, dried onion flakes, and flavorful condiments, then cooked to juicy perfection in a skillet or air fryer. Topped with classic burger fixings like cheese, lettuce, tomato, and avocado, these turkey burgers make a satisfying and wholesome meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Burger Patties
- 1 pound 93% lean ground turkey
- 1/4 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs (or gluten-free breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Olive oil spray
Burger Assembly
- 4 burger buns
- Cheese slices
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced red onion
- Iceberg lettuce
- Sliced pickles
- Ketchup and mustard (for serving)
- Caramelized onions (optional)
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs, dried onion flakes, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, grated garlic, and kosher salt. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Patties: Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape each into a patty. Press down to flatten so they are about 1/2 inch thick to ensure even cooking through the center.
- Prepare to Cook: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Once hot, spray lightly with olive oil spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook Patties on Stovetop: Place the patties in the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, watching carefully to avoid burning. Flip once burgers are browned. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and there is no pink inside.
- Toast Buns and Prepare Toppings: While the burgers cook, prepare your burger buns and toppings. Toast the buns if desired for extra texture and warmth.
- Assemble Burgers: Once cooked through, place each patty on a bun and add your choice of cheese slices, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, caramelized onions, avocado, ketchup, and mustard.
- Serve: Serve the assembled turkey burgers immediately for best flavor and juiciness.
- Alternative Cooking Method (Air Fryer): For air frying, cook turkey burgers at 400°F for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until fully cooked and juices run clear.
Notes
- Turkey burgers have less fat than beef, so they can stick to the grill or pan. Use olive oil spray generously and avoid moving the patties too much during cooking to prevent sticking.
- Press patties evenly to about 1/2 inch thickness to ensure thorough cooking without drying out.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure safety; turkey should reach 165°F.
- Customize toppings as per preference; avocado and caramelized onions add extra creaminess and flavor.
- Breadcrumbs help bind the patty and retain moisture—gluten-free breadcrumbs can be substituted if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 351 kcal
- Sugar: 8.5 g
- Sodium: 768.5 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg
