Best Turkey Burger Recipe
from kristineskitchenblog.comThese turkey burgers are juicy, flavorful and so much better than store-bought patties! I've included directions for four cooking methods below: the grill, stove, oven or air fryer, so choose your favorite. Then serve them on burger buns or in lettuce wraps with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound ground turkey
- olive oil or other vegetable oil for cooking
For Serving:
- burger buns, lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado or guacamole, ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, etc. as desired
Instructions
- Place egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with a fork to combine.
- Add the ground turkey to the bowl and mix gently with the fork until just combined, being careful to not overwork the meat.
- Divide the turkey mixture into 4 equal parts and shape into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick. Press your thumb into the center of each patty to make a slight indentation. This helps to prevent the burgers from puffing up in the center as they cook.
To Cook Turkey Burgers on the Grill:
- Freeze turkey burger patties in a single layer in a baking dish lined with parchment paper for 30 minutes to help them hold together on the grill.
- Meanwhile, heat an outdoor grill with clean grill grates to medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates well to keep the burgers from sticking.
- Cook burgers about 5-6 minutes per side until cooked to an internal temperature of 165° F. Do not flip the burgers too early when cooking on the first side or they may fall apart.
To Cook Turkey Burgers on the Stove:
- Heat a grill pan or skillet, such as a cast iron skillet, over medium heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of oil to the pan and spread it around.
- When the pan is hot, place the turkey burger patties in the pan. Cook about 5-6 minutes per side, until cooked to an internal temperature of 165° F. The burgers should release fairly easily from the pan when they are ready to flip to the second side.
To Cook Turkey Burgers in the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400° F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and place turkey burger patties on the pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, flipping once after 10 minutes. Turkey burgers are done when they reach an internal temperature of 165° F.
To Cook in the Air Fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer to 380° F for 5 minutes. Place burgers in a single layer in the air fryer basket (cook in batches if needed). Cook at 380° F for 6 minutes. Then flip them over and cook for 5-7 more minutes, until they are cooked through. Burgers should be cooked to 165° F in the center.
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Notes
- You can substitute fresh onion and garlic for the onion powder and garlic powder. Chop/mince them finely and use 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion and 2 cloves garlic.
- To Freeze: Place uncooked patties on burger-sized squares of parchment paper in a single layer on a baking sheet or baking dish and freeze. Once the patties are frozen through, stack them, with the parchment squares in between, and place them in a zip-top bag or other airtight storage container. You can store frozen turkey burger patties in the freezer for up to 3 months. For best results, partially thaw burgers for a few hours in the fridge before cooking them. This helps them to cook evenly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1burger | Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1.4mg
