Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

An air fryer turkey burger topped with cheese and vegetables on a small white plate.

These Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are so flavorful, juicy, and moist. Ready in less than 20 minutes, they're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With endless toppings to choose from, everyone in your family will love digging into these healthy turkey burgers on burger night.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Total Time 17

Servings burgers

Calories 320kcal

Author Ashley Petrie, RDN, LDN

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ¼ pounds ground turkey 93% lean
¼ large yellow onion grated or finely minced
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
½ tablespoon dijon mustard
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray
Buns and toppings for serving optional

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 5 minutes. While the air fryer is preheating, thoroughly mix the ground turkey, grated onion, ketchup, soy sauce, dijon mustard, and seasonings in a large mixing bowl. Shape the burger mixture into 4 equal-sized, ½-inch thick patties. The mixture will be a little soft and loose - that's okay.
1 ¼ pounds ground turkey, ¼ large yellow onion, 2 tablespoons ketchup, 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, ½ tablespoon dijon mustard, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the patties inside the basket in a single layer (if your basket is small, you may have to work in batches). Cook for 7 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes on the other side. The turkey burgers are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F on a meat thermometer. Serve on a sesame seed bun or potato roll with your favorite burger toppings.
Cooking spray

Notes

Important Note: This recipe was made using a basket-style air fryer. I have not tested this in a toaster oven-style air fryer. However, I believe it would work the same or may take a few minutes longer to cook.
Quick Tip: If your turkey burger patties are turning into turkey burger balls in the air fryer, try making a good-sized dent in the middle of each patty before cooking.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Make Ahead: Shape patties and store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before cooking.
To Freeze Uncooked Turkey Burgers: Make the turkey burger patties and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flash freeze them for about 45-60 minutes or until firm to the touch. Wrap the individual patties tightly in plastic wrap, then store them all in a freezer-safe plastic bag for up to 2 months. Cook frozen turkey burgers in the air fryer or thaw them overnight in the refrigerator.

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