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Air fryer turkey burgers with title reading Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Burgers Recipe
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Juicy Air Fryer Turkey Burgers Recipe

Tender turkey patties flavored with grated onion, Dijon and savory seasonings, cooked in the air fryer with temperature-led timing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground turkey preferably 93% lean
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 4 burger buns and desired toppings for serving

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Mixing bowl
  • Thin spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 375°F for 3 minutes if recommended. Lightly oil the basket.
  2. Combine onion, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, Dijon, spices, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. Fold in the cold ground turkey only until the seasonings are evenly distributed.
  4. Shape four equal patties 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick. Make a shallow center indentation and lightly oil both sides.
  5. Arrange the patties in one uncrowded layer and cook at 375°F for 6 minutes.
  6. Turn and cook for 5 to 7 minutes longer, removing each burger when its center reaches at least 165°F.
  7. Rest for 3 minutes, then assemble on buns with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Use 93% lean turkey for a useful balance of moisture and structure.
  • Mix gently and make a shallow center indentation in each patty.
  • Do not stack or crowd the basket.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review. Verify each patty at 165°F.