Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Flavor-packed and ready in a flash, these Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are a fun twist on a classic favorite! No grill required, just perfectly cooked patties with crisp edges and tender, juicy centers.
Made from lean ground turkey, air fryer turkey burgers are a lighter version of classic beef burgers that still satisfies all of your burger cravings. With a unique Mediterranean twist, this is a nutritious and satisfying burger recipe that will become a weeknight dinner go-to. You could even use these to create a fun version of my Burger Bowls with a turkey burger twist!
Why These are My Favorite
- Lean, mean, protein machine: Ground turkey is a light and lean protein that still delivers big flavor, perfect for powering you through busy days.
- Mess-free magic: No grease splatters, no grill cleanup, just crispy-edged burgers made right in the air fryer. Ideal when it’s too cold (or too hot) to fire up the grill!
- Great for meal prep: Make and freeze these air fryer turkey burgers ahead of time for ready-to-go lunches and convenient dinners down the line!
- Dinner in a flash: From mixing to munching in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients you will need
- Fresh ground turkey: A much leaner option than ground beef, turkey still stays perfectly juicy and flavorful when air frying. You could also use ground chicken.
- Fresh garlic: For flavor, because everything needs a little (or a lot) garlic!
- Spices: Start with a combination of cumin, salt and black pepper, but branch out and add other seasonings to this turkey burger recipe as you like.
- Red onion: Pairs well with the garlic and deepens the flavors of your burgers.
- Feta: This light and crumbly cheese is air fried right into your burgers for little pockets of cheesy goodness in every bite.
- Herbs: Dried oregano, fresh dill, and fresh parsley provide some nice herbal fragrance and flavor to the meat mixture.
- Spinach: Makes these burgers even more nutritient dense.
*For a detailed list of instructions, ingredients and measurements, please reference the recipe card down below.
How to air fry turkey burgers
Step 1: Make burger mixture. To a large mixing bowl, add the ground turkey, garlic, cumin, oregano, onion, feta, parsley, spinach, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Combine. Mix everything until well combined. I like to use my hands (with food safe gloves) for this part.
Step 3: Form patties. Separate the turkey mixture into four even portions, then roll each into a ball and flatten them down to about 1 1/2 inches thick.
Step 4: Air fry. Spritz the air fryer with a bit of olive oil and preheat to 350 degrees F. Arrange the turkey patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket, then cook for 8 minutes. Flip and cook another 4 to 5 minutes. Assemble and enjoy.
Helpful Tip
Burgers puff up during cooking because the heat shrinks the edges while steam from the juices makes the center swell, creating a dome shape that’s tricky to top. Pressing a small dimple into the center of the patty before cooking helps keep it flat and stackable.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Turkey Burgers
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, about half of a small onion
- 3 oz crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (this is optional but delicious!)
- 1 cup finely chopped and packed fresh spinach
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- olive oil spray
For serving
- brioche buns
- thinly sliced tomato
- butter lettuce
- tzaziki
- thinly sliced cucumber
Instructions
- Grease the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil and preheat the air fryer to 350°F.
- Add the ground turkey, minced garlic, ground cumin, oregano, red onion, feta cheese, parsley, spinach, salt, and pepper to a medium sized mixing bowl and mix until fully combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 sections and roll each one into a ball, then flatten the ball to form a patty around 1 ½ inches thick. Repeat with the remaining meat to make 4 large patties of equal size.
- Place the turkey burgers in the air fryer and cook for 8 minutes, then flip and cook another 4-5 minutes or until the internal temperature has reached 165℉.
- Enjoy these turkey patties as a burger with a toasted bun, butter lettuce, cucumber slices, thinly sliced red onion, sliced tomato, and tzatziki.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQs
At 350 degrees F, cooked burgers should reheat in the air fryer in about 5 minutes or so. Depending on the size and power of your air fryer, cooking time will vary slightly.
If you’re cooking your homemade turkey burgers from frozen, I recommend bumping the heat up to 375 degrees F. They’ll be ready in about 15 minutes or so, just remember to flip them about halfway through cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the burger. Once it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, it’s good to go! You may need to account for carryover cooking, so burgers can sometimes be removed from the air fryer at 160 degrees F and left to rest for a few minutes.
This is a great way to use up a bag of frozen spinach! Just make sure it’s fully thawed and well-drained before mixing it in.
How to store turkey burgers
- Storing leftovers. Wrap leftover turkey burgers in aluminum foil or plastic wrap, or store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. You can also freeze them the same way for several months.
- Freezing uncooked patties. Another option is to freeze the turkey burger patties before they’ve been cooked. If you go with this method, I recommend placing a square of wax paper or parchment paper between each burger patty to prevent sticking. You can stack them and keep them in a plastic freezer-safe bag or container.
Delicious sides for turkey burgers
For a well-rounded meal, pair your burgers with a nutrient-rich green salad like this asparagus salad with lemon vinaigrette, air fryer radish chips, or a light and refreshing cucumber radish salad.
Create an even more classic combination (also my favorite to eat with them) with some air fryer potato wedges or french fries, or add a little twist with sweet potato fries and tahini sauce. Finally, a batch of air fryer buffalo cauliflower is a bold and slightly spicy pairing option.
More dinner recipes
Looking for more easy dinner ideas? Try my Ground Turkey Shepherd’s Pie, a cozy, lighter take on the classic, or this Chicken and Mushroom Skillet for a quick one-pan meal. If you’re craving something fun, Doritos Walking Tacos are always a hit, while Honey Butter Chicken delivers that perfect sweet-and-savory combo. For a seafood option that feels a little fancy but is still easy, you’ll want to try these Crab Stuffed Shrimp!
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This was everything a gourmet burger should be, and then some! Turned out quick, easy and delicious; definitely, a new favorite recipe!
The air fryer gave them a perfect crispy exterior while keeping the inside tender and moist. It’s now my go-to method for a quick and healthy burger night!
Making turkey burgers in the air fryer is SO much better!
These really were some of the best homemade burgers I’ve ever had! They cooked perfectly and had tons of flavor!
So excited to be able to make burgers in the air fryer, these were tasty!
I love how easy it was to make these burgers in the air fryer, they turned out perfectly juicy and tender! I feel like so many turkey burger recipes leave you with a dry result but there were amazing!