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Juicy turkey burger topped with creamy tzatziki sauce, lettuce, tomato on a burger bun.
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Ground Turkey Burgers

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are crispy, juicy, and healthier! Try these easy-to-make burgers for a guilt-free meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Turkey Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer turkey burgers, ground turkey recipes, how to make turkey burgers
Servings: 6
Author: chefjar

Ingredients

Turkey Burgers

  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 small onion grated
  • ¼ cup flat leaf parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • Cooking oil spray

Tzatziki Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt
  • ½ English cucumber grated
  • 1 tablespoon dried dill
  • 2 teaspoons za’atar seasoning optional
  • 1-2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Serving

  • Mixed lettuce salad leaves
  • 2 tomatoes sliced
  • 4 oz. feta crumbled
  • 6 hamburger buns toasted
  • Tzatziki sauce

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, mix the tzatziki sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors blend.
  • For the burger patties, combine ground turkey, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion, parsley, smoked paprika, pepper, and salt in a large bowl bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend. Shape the mixture into 6 burger patties, slightly larger than the hamburger buns.
  • Place the patties in the air fryer basket, spray with cooking oil spray, and cook at 360 degrees for 7 minutes. Flip the patties and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until they are fully cooked.
  • To assemble the burgers, start with a layer of tzatziki sauce, followed by the patty, tomato, lettuce, more tzatziki sauce, and crumbled feta. Enjoy! These turkey burgers can be cooked on the stovetop in a cast iron skillet or grilled on a barbecue, or even using a George Foreman grill . You can also bake them in the oven by placing them on a rimmed baking sheet at 425°F for 15 minutes. Regardless of your cooking method – gas, campfire coals, oven, or stovetop – ensure that the turkey burgers reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption. The easiest way to check doneness is to use a cooking or meat thermometer, inserting it into the thickest part of the patty, and only remove the turkey burgers from heat when they reach that internal temperature of 165°F.

Notes

For storage, keep any leftover turkey burgers covered in the refrigerator, and they'll stay good for up to 5 days.
If you want to freeze them, simply place the cooked and cooled burgers in a shallow container, then store them in the freezer. They'll stay tasty for up to 6 months.
To reheat, pop your turkey burgers in the air fryer for 4 to 5 minutes, and they'll be ready to enjoy again!

Nutrition

Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 831mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g