It’s so easy to cook a Frozen Turkey Burger in the Air Fryer! And who doesn’t love a hot turkey burger on a soft bun with lettuce and mayo? With this recipe, you can quickly make turkey burgers for dinner without heating up a grill, a saute pan, or your whole oven.
One of the best things about the air fryer is how many things you can cook from frozen in it! From Frozen French Fries to Tater Tots to even a Frozen Steak in the Air Fryer, you can pull yours out just about any day of the week.
What’s the best frozen turkey burger?
There are plenty of frozen turkey burgers to choose from, and ‘best’ is such a tricky term, because everyone has different preferences. Most turkey burgers should be gluten-free but make sure you check for any breading or fillers when you buy yours.We love:
Butterball’s All-Natural 100% White Meat Turkey Burgers
Applegate Organic Turkey Burgers
Turkey Bubba Burgers – These are big and juicy!
But even a store-brand turkey burger that’s 100% turkey will taste good. If you want all-white meat, make sure you check the package you’re buying.
What’s in a frozen turkey burger?
Some frozen turkey burgers will contain only ground turkey meat (and this may be white meat, dark meat, or a combination of both). Other turkey burgers might contain sugar, preservatives, eggs, or fillers. Read your package ingredients to see what’s in yours.
How do you season frozen turkey burgers?
If you want to spice up your storebought turkey burgers, it’s pretty easy. Taking a few minutes to season your turkey burgers can really take the flavor of your meal up a notch! But it doesn’t have to be complicated. Just try a sprinkle of any of these:
- The obvious – salt and pepper
- Seasoning salt
- Montreal Steak Spice
- Old Bay Seasoning
- Any seasoning you enjoy on chicken will taste good!
Ingredients
All you need is:
- 4 Frozen Turkey Burgers
How to Make
STEP ONE: Prep the turkey burgers. Place the frozen turkey burgers onto the air fryer tray.
STEP TWO: Preheat the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 375°.
STEP THREE: Air Fry. Air fry the turkey burgers for 6 minutes then flip them over and continue cooking for an additional 6 minutes.
STEP FOUR: Serve. Serve on a regular or gluten-free bun with your favorite toppings.
What goes good on a turkey burger?
Turkey burgers are yummy with all kinds of toppings, similar to chicken burgers or hamburgers. Try:
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Onion
- Pickle
- Mayo
- Ketchup
- Jalapenos
- Avocado
- Cheese – try mozzarella or sharp cheddar
- Bacon
- Garlic aioli
- Guacamole
- Cranberry Sauce
What should I serve with turkey burgers?
A well-dressed turkey burger is a pretty good meal on its own! But there are lots of easy sides that you can make as well (even right in your air fryer!). Try:
- French fries
- Tater tots
- Sweet potato fries
- Smashed potatoes
- Garden salad
- Caesar salad
- Potato chips
Tips and Recipe Notes
- Give your turkey burgers a light spray of oil before cooking to give them a bit of a crispy fried flavor.
- Spread a bit of butter over the top to help them stay moist.
- Serve these on garlic toast for extra flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, serve on gluten-free buns or wrap in leaf lettuce.
FAQs
Yes, like all foods, eventually frozen turkey burgers will go bad, although, if kept frozen, they should have a substantial shelf life. Take a look at your packaging for your ‘best by’ date.
Yes, most turkey burgers can also be cooked in the oven. Your package should have the direction for baking these. Follow those instructions.
You can air fry your frozen turkey burgers for 12 minutes at 375°F. Flip half way through.
Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Burger
Ingredients
- 4 frozen turkey burgers
Instructions
- Prep the turkey burgers. Place the frozen turkey burgers onto the air fryer tray.
- Preheat the air fryer. Preheat the air fryer to 375°.
- Air Fry. Air fry the turkey burgers for 6 minutes then flip them over and continue cooking for an additional 6 minutes.
- Serve. Serve on a regular or gluten-free bun with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Give your turkey burgers a light spray of oil before cooking to give them a bit of a crispy fried flavor.
- Spread a bit of butter over the top to help them stay moist.
- Serve these on garlic toast for extra flavor.
- For a gluten-free option, serve on gluten-free buns or wrap in leaf lettuce.
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