Description
Delicious and healthy air fryer turkey burgers perfect for a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) lean ground turkey, any brand
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) Worcestershire sauce, any type
- 1/2 onion any color, finely chopped
- 3/41/2 teaspoon (4.5g) kosher salt, or to taste
- fresh black pepper (optional), to taste
- 4 hamburger buns, for serving
- cheese
- lettuce
- tomato
- onion
- pickles
- ketchup
- mustard
- mayonnaise
Instructions
- Shape & Chill Patties: Begin by combining ground turkey, Worcestershire sauce, chopped onion, kosher salt, and optional pepper in the mixing bowl. Mix gently until just combined. Form the mixture into patties that are thick enough to hold up during cooking. Chill the patties in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to firm them up, making them easier to handle during cooking. Avoid making them too thin to prevent dry burgers.
- Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer for a few minutes until it smells warm and delicious. This step ensures even cooking and contributes to a crispy exterior on the burgers.
- Cook in Batches: Place the chilled patties in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook them in batches if needed to allow proper airflow, which is essential for even cooking.
- Flip & Check Internal Temp: After 4 minutes, flip the burgers carefully and continue cooking. Use the instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F for safe consumption.
- Rest Before Serving: Once cooked, remove the burgers from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the burgers moist.
Notes
- Storage Tips: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. Store buns and burgers separately. Freeze raw patties for better texture when reheating.
- Expert Tips: Cook in batches to maintain proper airflow and ensure even cooking. If your patties turn out dry, be generous with the Worcestershire sauce and avoid overmixing the turkey. Toast buns separately in the air fryer for crispiness to prevent sogginess.
- Reheating Instructions: To reheat, place cooked burgers in the air fryer at 375 degrees F for about 3 to 5 minutes until heated through.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve the turkey burgers with a simple side salad or pair them with sweet potato fries. Customize toppings according to your preference, such as cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and condiments.
- Recipe Variations: You can substitute ground turkey with ground beef for traditional beef burgers. For additional flavor, mix a tablespoon of ketchup into the turkey mixture or make sliders with smaller patties instead.
- Ingredient Notes: Select lean ground turkey for healthier burgers. You can use white pepper instead of black for a different flavor profile. For gluten-free options, seek out appropriate gluten-free buns.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 259
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 817mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 62mg