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About This Recipe
If you have been here for a bit, then you know my love for Greek food! There’s just nothing better than the fresh and delicious flavors of the Greek culture! These Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are no exception!
This healthy turkey burger recipe requires only 20 minutes of prep and just 10 minutes of cook time! Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner! And they also work amazing for meal prep!
I also love how many great options there are for eating these juicy turkey burgers. You can’t go wrong with traditional burgers of-course- just add your favorite toppings and bun and enjoy!
But you can also throw these burger patties on a pita, wrap, or lettuce wrap or bed of crisp lettuce for a low carb option. Or serve up with some sides, like Tomato Cucumber Salad and Sweet Potato Fries!
Also I highly recommend adding my delicious, healthy homemade Tzatziki sauce to really take this juicy burger to the next level but store-bought works too. Either way we love a good sauce!
Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
- Juicy, tender turkey burgers with a delicious mediterranean twist!
- Easily made in the air fryer, grill or stovetop
- A lean, protein-packed entree option
- Ready in just 30 minutes!
- Made with simple ingredients that are easy to find at any grocery store.
- Perfect for easy weeknight dinner or meal prep for the week
- Great eaten on a bun, pita, lettuce wrap or over a bed of lettuce for a low carb option!
- Olive oil
- Garlic – I used a fresh garlic clove but you can also sub for garlic powder if that’s what you have on hand!
- Onion – I used red onion here.
- Ground turkey – I used 93/7 lean ground turkey, but any turkey will work here. You could also sub for ground beef, ground chicken, or any ground meat of choice as well!
- Feta cheese – Use dairy free if needed.
- Breadcrumbs – Use gluten-free if needed.
- Dill – I highly recommend using chopped fresh dill here!
- Lemon juice
- Ground cumin
how to make
The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!
1. Heat olive oil over medium heat. When shiny, add the garlic and onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until tender.
2. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly while you gather everything else.
3. In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, feta cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped dill, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper.
4. Mix the ingredients together with your hands until well combined (be careful not to overwork the meat).
5. Divide mixture into five even parts then shape into 1/4 – 1/2-inch patties with your hands. Press your thumb into the middle part of the burger to create a divot (so it doesn’t puff up in the middle when it cooks).
You can cook the burgers in any way you please! In the air fryer, on the stovetop or on the grill!
Air Fryer Method
- Preheat the air fryer to 375F.
- Spray the basket with cooking spray.
- Place patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket (in batches if necessary) and air fry for 10-11 minutes, flipping halfway, or until internal temperature is 165F.
Skillet Method
- Grease skillet and set to medium heat.
- When hot, add the burgers and cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes or until burgers are cooked through.
Grill Method
- Grease grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Set the grill to medium heat and cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Serve on a bun (or lettuce wrap for lower carb) with red onions, tomato, lettuce and tzatziki.
To Freeze: Individually wrap cooked or uncooked burgers with plastic wrap and store them in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months.
To Reheat: Let the frozen burgers thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating or cooking.
How do you know when the turkey patties are done?
Use a meat thermometer to check the temperature. It should read about 165ºF (74ºC). If you don’t have a meat thermomemter, cut through the middle and ensure it’s no longer pink.
How to make this air fryer turkey burger recipe gluten-free?
To make gluten-free use gluten-free bread crumbs and gluten-free buns (if using).
How do I store the leftover air fryer turkey patties?
Refrigerate burgers in an airtight container up to 5 days. To freeze, individually wrap cooked or uncooked burgers with plastic wrap and store them in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let the frozen burgers thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating or cooking.
How do I reheat these homemade turkey burgers?
Gently reheat juicy turkey burger in a nonstick skillet on the stovetop over medium-low heat for a couple of minutes. I also like to splash a bit of water into the skillet and then cover it to help the burgers steam. You can also reheat in the air fryer at 350F for 3-5 minutes or until warmed through.
What should I pair juicy air fryer turkey burgers with?
I love pairing these easy burgers with a side salad, Tomato Cucumber Salad, Air Fryer green beans, Sweet potato wedges, or Roasted potatoes. You can also add the turkey patty to pair with a side salad for a low carb recipe! They’re also great in wraps as well!
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30-Minute Greek Style Turkey Burgers (Air Fryer, Grill, Stovetop)
Ingredients
Greek Burgers:
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion (80g)
- 1.25 lb. 93/7 ground turkey
- 1/3 cup feta cheese (45g)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (28g)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 3/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt + a few cracks black pepper
To Assemble:
- Hamburger buns or lettuce wraps
- Sliced red onions
- Butter lettuce
- Sliced tomatoes
- Tzatziki or store-bought
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Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat. When shiny, add the garlic and onion and saute for 2-3 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly while you gather everything else.
- In a large bowl, add the ground turkey, feta cheese, breadcrumbs, chopped dill, lemon juice, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix the ingredients together with your hands until well combined (be careful not to overwork the meat).
- Divide mixture into five even parts then shape into 1/4 – 1/2-inch patties with your hands.
- Press your thumb into the middle part of the burger to create a divot (so it doesn't puff up in the middle when it cooks). Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes if time allows.
- To Cook – 3 options:*Stovetop: Grease skillet and set to medium heat. When hot, add the burgers and cook for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook for 3-4 minutes or until burgers are cooked through.*Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375F. Spray the basket with cooking spray. Add patties in a single layer (in batches if necessary) and air fry for 10-11 minutes, flipping halfway, or until internal temperature is 165F.*Grill: Grease grill grates to prevent sticking. Set the grill to medium heat and cook burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Serve on a bun (or lettuce wrap for lower carb) with red onions, tomato, lettuce and tzatziki.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
