Looking for a quick, healthy, and family-friendly dinner that’s ready in under 20 minutes? These Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for weeknights or weekend BBQ vibes without the grill! Paired with a protein-packed burger sauce, this meal is a win for adults and kids. Plus, I’m sharing fun ways to get your little ones involved in the kitchen (yes, even the picky eaters!).
I have just made the juiciest turkey burgers you will ever have! You can definitely make them using ground chicken, as well. This dinner is great as a healthy dinner idea and also kid-friendly.
Air Fryer meals are perfect for the summer months because they don't make your entire kitchen warmer from the oven being turned on. They also beat standing next to a hot grill in the heat.
If you're looking for more healthy air fryer recipes to make in the summer, then you must try my Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Wings and my Air Fryer Pizza Rolls.
Table of contents
Ingredients for air fryer turkey burgers
Here is a list of the ingredients needed to make these delicious, healthy homemade turkey burgers.
- ground turkey - I usually opt for 93% lean and 7% fat. This ratio keeps the burgers moist and flavorful.
- steak seasoning - choose your favorite, I like McCormicks montreal steak seasoning or hamburger seasoning or Craft Spice Blends bourbon barrel steak seasoning.
- smoked paprika - divided, I use this spice in both the burgers and the protein sauce.
- garlic powder - has a more mild and less pungent flavor than fresh garlic.
- eggs - will help as a binding agent to keep the patties together during the cooking process.
- plain Greek yogurt - gives the protein sauce a creamy texture, high protein content, and low fat and low calories.
- no-sugar added ketchup - reduces the sugar intake and gives the sauce a tiny hint of spice to it.
- dijon mustard - enhances the flavor and the creaminess of the sauce.
- capers - brings a salty and tangy taste to the sauce.
- whole wheat buns - brings the whole burger together.
- sliced tomato - optional topping
- butter lettuce - optional topping
- sliced pickles - optional topping
Directions for air fryer turkey burgers
Step 1 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, steak seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and eggs. Mix well to combine.
Step 2 - Using clean hands, form patties. Spray the bottom of the air fryer and place the patties down. Air fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Flip the patties and cook for another 5 - 8 minutes. Make sure the inside of the burgers are 165 degrees.
Step 3 - Meanwhile, for the burger sauce, in a small mixing bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, ketchup, dijon mustard, capers, and 1 tsp of smoked paprika.
Step 4 - Assemble the burgers, on a whole wheat bun, place a piece of butter lettuce, turkey burger, sliced tomato, a sliced dill pickle, and some delicious protein-packed burger sauce smeared all over.
Substitutions and Variations
Ground Turkey - swap out for ground chicken or ground beef - 80% or 90% lean.
Tips and FAQ's
Absolutely! Ground chicken or lean ground beef are great alternatives. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time slightly, as fat content varies between meats.
Cook turkey burgers at 400°F for about 10–15 minutes, flipping halfway through. Always check for an internal temp of 165°F for doneness.
Yes! You can prep the patties and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, or freeze them for up to 3 months. Just thaw before air frying.
Store cooked burgers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer for 3–4 minutes at 350°F to keep them juicy.
More Air Fryer dishes you will also LOVE
If you give this dish a try, don't forget to rate the recipe below! Always love hearing what you all think. You can also Stay in touch with me through social media on @Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook. Don't forget to tag me when you try one of my healthy recipes!
Air Fryer Turkey Burgers w/ a Healthy Protein-Packed Burger Sauce
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 48 oz ground turkey can sub in ground turkey or ground beef
- 1 tbsp steak seasoning McCormicks montreal steak seasoning or hamburger seasoning or Craft Spice Blends bourbon barrel steak seasoning.
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsps smoked paprika divided
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt
- ½ cup no sugar added ketchup
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- ¼ cup capers
- whole wheat buns
- cooking spray
- sliced tomato optional topping
- butter lettuce optional topping
Instructions
- Step 1 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground turkey, steak seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and eggs. Mix well to combine.
- Step 2 - Using clean hands, form patties. Spray the bottom of the air fryer and place the patties down. Air fry at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Flip the patties and cook for another 5 - 8 minutes. Make sure the inside of the burgers are 165 degrees.
- Step 3 - Meanwhile, for the burger sauce, in a small mixing bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, ketchup, dijon mustard, capers, and 1 tsp of smoked paprika.
- Step 4 - Assemble the burgers, on a whole wheat bun, place a piece of butter lettuce, turkey burger, sliced tomato, a sliced dill pickle, and some delicious protein-packed burger sauce smeared all over.
Notes
- Let them mix the ground turkey with spices and herbs using clean hands or a large spoon.
- Kids love shaping food! Guide them in creating uniform patties using a burger press or by hand.
- They can stir the sauce ingredients and taste test (with clean spoons!) to adjust flavors.
Nutrition
Jillian is the creator of Jillian's Healthful Eats. She is the one who cooks all the meals, develops all the recipes, takes all the photographs, and washes all the dishes! She is a very busy wife and mother of 4 who enjoys cooking with her children and instilling in them her love for health and nutrition!
It is perfect time to make some plans for the future and it is time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I wish to suggest you some interesting things or suggestions. Perhaps you could write next articles referring to this article. I wish to read more things about it!
Thanks so much! I appreciate the love and will definitely try and and add more recipes like these 🙂
Appreciating the time and effort you put into your site and detailed information you offer. It's awesome to come across a blog every once in a while that isn't the same out of date rehashed material. Fantastic read! I've bookmarked your site and I'm adding your RSS feeds to my Google account.
Thank you so much!
Very nice post and straight to the point. I am not sure if this is actually the best place to ask but do you people have any ideea where to employ some professional writers? Thanks 🙂
I’m sorry, but I do not!
Hi would you mind letting me know which web host you're working with? I've loaded your blog in 3 different web browsers and I must say this blog loads a lot quicker then most. Can you suggest a good hosting provider at a honest price? Cheers, I appreciate it!
BigScoots:)
Its good as your other articles : D, appreciate it for posting.
Thank you so much!
I do not even know how I ended up here, but I thought this post was great. I do not know who you are but certainly you're going to a famous blogger if you aren't already 😉 Cheers!
whoah this blog is great i love reading your posts. Keep up the good work! You know, a lot of people are hunting around for this info, you can aid them greatly.
Very interesting info !Perfect just what I was looking for! "You have to be deviant if you're going to do anything new." by David Lee.
I like this blog so much, saved to fav.
Everyone loves what you guys tend to be up too. This type of clever work and exposure! Keep up the awesome works guys I've incorporated you guys to my own blogroll.
Muy buen aporte. Un cordial saludo. Un cordial saludo.
Gracias!