This Turkey Burger recipe is absolutely delicious! The turkey patties are made with a blend of flavorful seasonings, are super easy to make and cook, and turn out tender and perfect. They make a great wholesome lunch burger, dinner burger or meal prep option.
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Turkey burger patties are a fun, kid-friendly twist on classic burgers that the whole family can enjoy. They're lighter than beef burgers but still juicy and full of flavor, especially when you add simple seasonings kids love. Plus, turkey burgers are easy to customize with cheese, ketchup or your favorite toppings. And they're perfect for little hands when made into sliders like how we make our pepperoni pizza sliders.
Serve them with buttered noodles, sweet potato fries, air fried baby potatoes, veggie sticks, or fresh fruit for a balanced meal that's picky-eater approved. It's an easy way to sneak in extra protein without any fuss!
Ingredients
- Ground turkey
- Seasonings: chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper
- Egg
Optional Additions
Sneak in some veggies by adding grated carrots, grated zucchini, diced onions, or fresh herbs like cilantro and parsley.
How To Make Turkey Burger Patties
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ground turkey, egg, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper until well combined. Shape the turkey mixture into 5-8 evenly sized circular patties and placed evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Chill for 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving (suggestions below).
Serving Ideas
- Toddler friendly. Make mini turkey burgers with mild cheese and ketchup on soft slider buns - easy for little hands!
- Classic turkey burger. Serve on a whole grain or brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and a slice of cheddar or Swiss cheese.
- Lettuce wrap. Skip the bun and wrap the burger in iceberg or butter lettuce leaves. Add avocado and a drizzle of spicy mayo or ketchup and tomato.
- Mediterranean style. Top with crumbled feta, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce or hummus. Serve in pita bread or on a Greek salad.
- Turkey burger bowl. Skip the bread altogether. Serve the patty on a bed of mixed greens with roasted cauliflower or sweet potato fries on the side.
Tips from the Chef
To prevent the patties from falling apart, chill the shaped patties on the baking sheet in the fridge for 20-30 minutes before baking.
How To Store
Store leftover turkey patties in a covered container in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Reheat in the oven, microwave or air fryer until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Recipe FAQs
Turkey burgers are generally a healthy option, especially compared to beef burgers. Ground turkey is lower in saturated fat and calories than high fat cuts of ground beef.
Turkey burgers can fall apart more easily than beef burgers because ground turkey is lean and has less fat to bind the meat together. To help your turkey patties stay together always add a binder like egg or breadcrumbs, don't overhandle the mixture while shaping and chill before cooking.
Turkey burgers can dry out easily because ground turkey is so lean, but you can keep them juicy with a few simple tricks. Add moisture by mixing in ingredients like grated onion, grated zucchini, Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce, greek yogurt, or ketchup. Always add a binder such as egg and make the patties thick rather than thin.
Recipe
Turkey Burger Patties
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a small mixing bowl, mix together the ground turkey, egg, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper until well combined. Shape the turkey mixture into 5-8 evenly sized circular patties and place evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Chill for 20-30 minutes.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165℉. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
- Store leftover patties in a covered container in the fridge for up to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Notes
- Toddler friendly. Make mini turkey burgers with mild cheese and ketchup on soft slider buns - easy for little hands!
- Classic turkey burger. Serve on a whole grain or brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, and a slice of cheddar or Swiss cheese.
- Lettuce wrap. Skip the bun and wrap the burger in iceberg or butter lettuce leaves. Add avocado and a drizzle of spicy mayo or ketchup and tomato.
- Mediterranean style. Top with crumbled feta, sliced cucumbers, tomatoes, and a dollop of tzatziki sauce. Serve in pita bread or on a Greek salad.
- Turkey burger bowl. Skip the bread altogether. Serve the patty on a bed of mixed greens with roasted cauliflower or sweet potato fries on the side.
Nutrition
Maddy says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!