Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
These juicy air fryer turkey burgers are made without eggs or breadcrumbs, using 93% lean ground turkey, shredded onion, and Dijon to keep them tender. They air fry at 360°F in 10 to 13 minutes and pack 22 grams of protein per patty.
Ingredients
For the Turkey Burgers
- 1 lb 93% lean ground turkey, not 99% lean
- ⅓ cup shredded yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Serving (optional)
- 4 hamburger buns or lettuce wraps
- 4 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, for toasting the buns
- Red onion, lettuce, and tomato, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer. Set it to 360°F (182°C) and lightly spray the basket.
- Mix gently. In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, shredded onion, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, chopped parsley, onion powder, Italian seasoning (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined. Don't overmix.
- Shape ½-inch patties. Form into 4 patties and place them in the basket evenly spaced and not overlapping. Cook in batches if needed.
- Air fry to 165°F, flipping halfway. Cook for 10 to 13 minutes, until the center reads 165°F (74°C).
- Melt the cheese (optional). Once the burgers reach 165°F, top each with a slice of cheese and air fry 1 more minute until melted.
- Toast the buns (optional). Lightly butter the buns and air fry them cut side up at 300°F (149°C) for 3 to 4 minutes until golden.
- Rest, then assemble. Let the burgers rest for a few minutes, then build them with your favorite toppings.
Notes
Use 93% lean ground turkey. 99% lean will turn out dry, since this recipe has no egg or breadcrumbs.
Shred the onion, don't dice it. Shredded onion blends into the meat and keeps the patties moist.
Mix gently. Overmixing makes the patties dense and tough.
Let them rest. A few minutes after cooking keeps the burgers juicy.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in thea air fryer at 350°F (177°C) for 3 to 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 690mg | Potassium: 302mg | Fiber: 1g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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