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Turkey Burgers on buns on a plate and spoon on the side with jalapeño mayo.
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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers filled with smokey flavors, juicy textures. They come together quickly in the air fryer. Topped with jalapeño aioli. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4
Author: Bailey Rhatigan

Equipment

  • air fryer or a skillet for stovetop
  • large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground turkey or ground chicken
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika more if desired (i like 1 tsp)
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp liquid smoke
  • ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 garlic clove, minced or 1 tsp of garlic powder
  • 4 buns optional!
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Jalapeño Mayo

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Jalapeños, finely diced seeded*
  • 3-4 tbsp lime juice lemon will also work
  • 2 garlic cloves

Instructions

  • Add all turkey burger ingredients to a mixing bowl, turkey, seasonings, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire, liquid smoke, onion. Mix together really well. Preheat air fryer on 350º form patties and place on a plate until air fryer is heated. 
  • Grease air fryer with spray oil and cook turkey burgers for 15-18 minutes. *Please note air fryer temps and cooking times can vary, be sure to check the interior is cooked through before serving**
    Add burgers to a salad or on buns with cheese or favorite toppings, like jalapeño mayo.

Jalapeño Mayo

  • Finely dice jalapeño and discard seeds and white flesh. In a small food processor, add lime juice, garlic, jalapeños to the mayo. Blitz well and set aside until burgers are ready or store in a jar for up to 4 days.

Notes

    • Don't overcook the burgers! It's always best to have a digital meat thermometer. 
    • If you are making these burgers on the stovetop, heat a skillet with 1 tsp oil, on medium/high heat. Cook the burgers for about 7-8 minutes on each side or until they reach 165º internally. Add the cheese on about 3 minutes before finished. Adding a lid will melt the cheese quickly and keep the burgers from drying out. 
    • Taste the jalapeño aioli as you go! You might want to add more spice or you can add a squeeze more of lime/lemon
    • Feel free to fry these in a cast iron skillet for a nice crispy exterior. Place it on a heated skillet on high and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are cooked through.
    • If serving with cheese, place the cheese on the burgers in the air fryer 1 minute before they are finished cooking.
    • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze these for up to 2 months.   
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1burger with bun | Calories: 550kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 1139mg | Potassium: 443mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 13mg