What's the best temperature for air frying turkey burgers?

Turkey burgers cook best at 350F degrees in the air fryer. This is a high enough temperature for them to brown on the outside and reach an internal temperature of 165F. I've tested these burgers at 400F, and they browned too much on the outside before the middle was fully cooked.

How long do you cook turkey burgers in the air fryer?

At 350F, these turkey burgers will take about 12-13 minutes. Every air fryer model is different, so you may need to adjust the time slightly. If you don't preheat your air fryer, you will need to add a few extra minutes to the cook time. The best way to check for doneness is to use a meat thermometer. Once the internal temperature of the turkey burgers reach 165F, the burgers are done. (Make sure to check each burger individually).

Do you need to flip burgers in the air fryer?

For a lot of air fried foods, you don't need to worry about flipping them as the air circulates around and cooks the food evenly. With turkey burgers, however, I find it's best to flip them to ensure they brown evenly on both sides.

Can you make these burgers in advance and freeze them?

Yes! To freeze the raw patties, wrap them individually in plastic wrap and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Place in the freezer. Once frozen, store them in an airtight container. They should last for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Can you air fry turkey burgers from frozen?

Yes! To air fry turkey burgers from frozen just add another 3-5 minutes to the air frying time.

Can you use ground beef for this recipe?

Yes! Just follow the recipe and air fry the burgers at the same temperature for roughly the same amount of time. You'll want the internal temperature of your beef burgers to be a minimum of 160F.

What should you serve with turkey burgers?

Some days we keep it simple with a green salad or a few potato chips. Other days we love these burgers served with air fryer potato wedges , air fryer potato slices , air fryer sweet potato wedges , mayo-free coleslaw and/or air fryer corn on the cob .

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers

Name: Air Fryer Turkey Burgers
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound extra lean ground turkey; 1/4 cup panko crumbs; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 4 burger buns; Toppings of choice

Description

Air Fryer Turkey Burgers are tender, juicy and packed with flavour. They’re ready in 20 minutes and perfect for days when you don’t want to turn on your stove or break out the grill to cook burgers!

Ingredients

1 pound extra lean ground turkey
1/4 cup panko crumbs
1 large egg
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 burger buns
Toppings of choice

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer on 350F for 4 minutes.
Add all of the burger ingredients to a large bowl and use a fork to mix together until the seasonings are incorporated. (Be sure not to over mix as this will make the burgers tough).
Use your hands or a burger press to form the ground turkey mixture into 4 equal patties (they will be about 4 inches in diameter and about 1/2-inch thick).
Carefully place them in the preheated air fryer basket and air fry on 350F for 8 minutes. Flip the burgers and air fry for another 4-5 minutes, or until the internal temperature of each burger reaches 165F. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness.
Serve immediately with your favourite toppings.

Notes

I used a Cosori 5.8 quart basket air fryer for this recipe so it was large enough to air fry all four burgers at the same time. If your air fryer is smaller, you will need to air fry the burgers two at a time.
If your basket doesn’t have a non-stick coating, you should spray it with some oil.
For ground turkey with a higher fat content, you can try leaving the tablespoon of oil out of the burger mixture.
Instead of panko crumbs, you can use regular bread crumbs or almond flour. Just note that this will make the burger patties a bit sticky.
If your burgers are sticky, you can use parchment paper to help shape them or refrigerate them for 30 minutes before adding them to the air fryer.
If you don’t preheat your air fryer, you will need to add a few minutes to the cook time.
Be sure to check out the other sections above the recipe card for more detailed advice and suggestions for making this recipe.