Learn how to make perfect turkey burgers every time in the air fryer. Save this recipe because you’ll want to make these burgers often! Use the skip to recipe feature at the top of the post if you don't want to read the entire post!
The air fryer is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Check out some of these recipes! Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls in Air Fryer, Air Fryer Omelette, Air Fryer Poutine, Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties, or Air Fryer Turkey Breast!
Or try out these Weight Watcher Turkey Burgers.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
These homemade turkey burgers are way better than any store-bought frozen turkey burger you’ll ever buy.
The secret ingredients in this recipe are crushed-up tortilla chips and some salsa to give it that SouthWest Flavor. A long time ago I found this recipe on the Weight Watcher boards and came across it again. I changed it up buy cooking them in the air fryer and these burgers I’d made any day of the week.
There are stovetop instructions just in case you don’t have an air fryer.
Ingredients List
- Ground turkey - Use breast 99% FF buy it already minced or grind it at home
- Tortilla chips, crushed - pound them out in a plastic zip lock bag or grind them in a food processor
- Salsa - homemade or storebought
- Cilantro, chopped
- Scallion(s), finely chopped
- Lght hamburger rolls or bun - I’ve used English muffins as a bun and they worked out great.
- Extra Toppings: pepper jack cheese, sliced tomatoes, mashed avocado, or pickles.
- See recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
How to Make Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer
Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl.
Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1⁄2-inch-thick patty.
Stovetop: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat patties with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes.
Carefully turn patties over; cook 4 minutes or until done.
Top bottom halves of buns with lettuce and tomato slices. Place patties over tomato slices, and top each with salsa and top halves of buns. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 burger).
Air Fryer: Place your burgers on your Air fryer, making sure they don’t overlap or touch. Cook on 360 degrees for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Your burgers are finished when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees
Tips for Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
- This method for cooking turkey burgers for a 1400 to 1700 watt air fryer. Please check the wattage on your air fryer first before trying this method.
- Time will vary depending on the size of your turkey burgers. Try to make sure the patties are all equal in size. . Make sure to use a meat thermometer to check for proper doneness. Turkey is properly cooked through at 165 degrees.
- Preheating: Some air fryers require preheating and some do not. Be sure to check your air fryer manual. Mine does not require preheating. If the food ever burns or doesn’t cook properly this could be why the recipe didn’t work for you.
- Overcrowding: Do not overcrowd the basket. Some food will not cook properly or all the way through.
- Oil: One of the reasons why air fryers are so great is because food doesn’t need a lot of oil. Just a small amount or use some cooking spray.
Recipe FAQs
Turkey burgers can take anywhere from 15 to 20 minutes in the air fryer at a temperature of 400 degrees.
I like to air fryer turkey burgers at a temperature of 400 degrees.
Cosori 4 Qt Air Fryer- This air fryer doesn't require any preheating and has several different functions for cooking chicken, meat, frozen foods, etc. There are 5 different functions.
More Great Recipes to Try :
- Air Fryer Onion Rings
- Grinder Salad Sandwich - Tiktok Recipe
- Zero Point Cabbage Soup
- Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks
- French Fries in the Air Fryer
- Air Fryer Pickle Chips
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Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Easy
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Description
Learn how to make perfect turkey burgers every time in the air fryer. Save this recipe because you’ll want to make these burgers often! Use the skip to recipe feature at the top of the post if you don't want to read the entire post!
Ingredients
- 1 pound(s) uncooked ground turkey breast 99% FF
- 6 item(s) tortilla chips, crushed
- ⅓ cup(s) salsa
- ¼ cup(s) cilantro, chopped
- 2 Tbsp scallion(s), finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp table salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 spray(s) cooking spray
- 4 item(s) light hamburger rolls or bun
- Extra Ingredients: pepper jack cheese, sliced tomatoes, mashed avocado, or pickles.
Instructions
- Combine the first 8 ingredients in a large bowl.
- Divide mixture into 4 equal portions, shaping each into a 1⁄2-inch-thick patty.
- Stovetop: Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat patties with cooking spray. Add patties to pan; cook 3 minutes.
- Carefully turn patties over; cook 4 minutes or until done.
- Top bottom halves of buns with lettuce and tomato slices. Place patties over tomato slices, and top each with salsa and top halves of buns. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 burger).
Air Fryer: Place your burgers on your Air fryer, making sure they don’t overlap or touch. Cook on 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Your burgers are finished when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees
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