Best Turkey Burger Recipe
These super flavorful and juicy patties make for the best turkey burger recipe EVER. They're weeknight-friendly and can be frozen for future dinners! You'll love having these on your summer menu, and you'll love impressing your family and friends with just how tasty turkey burgers can be.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey, 93% lean
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg (optional) *See notes
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed and grated to a paste (or finely minced)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning I like using my homemade Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
Serving suggestions:
- Fresh brioche buns
- Sliced cheese
- Your choice of condiments and toppings
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- Place the patties in the fridge and let them chill for about 30 minutes. This helps them firm up so they don't fall apart on the grill.
Grilling method:
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 450º F). Clean the grates of the grill and grease them well. Place the patties on the grill, cover, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip the burgers and cook them for another 4-5 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160º F, then transfer them to a clean plate.
Stovetop method:
- Heat oil (use an oil with a high smoke point, like avocado oil) in a cast iron griddle or pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, place the patties onto it and cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until they reach an internal temperature of 160º F.
Air fryer method:
- Preheat the air fryer to 370º F. Place the patties into the air fryer basket (however many you can comfortably fit so they aren't touching) and cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping them halfway through. Be sure they reach an internal temperature of 160º F.
Oven-baked method:
- Preheat the oven to 375º F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, transfer the patties to it, and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the burgers reach an internal temperature of 160º F.
To add cheese:
- If you're adding cheese slices to any of the patties, add them on about 1 minute before they're done cooking. If you're cooking them in the air fryer, use a toothpick to secure the cheese slices to the patties or else they'll fly off when the air fryer starts up.
Burger assembly:
- The way these patties are seasoned makes them versatile, so any toppings go!
Notes
Should you add an egg? The original recipe for this burger included an egg along with the panko for extra moisture and binding. After some testing, it became clear that just panko did the trick. Some readers still use the egg, and I do too! But you can go either way.
Prevent your patties from shrinking! Create a divot in the center of each turkey burger patty with your thumb before cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1turkey burger patty | Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g
