Turkey Burger Recipe

This turkey burger recipe delivers juicy, flavorful burgers that are a lighter alternative to traditional beef burgers without sacrificing taste. Made with simple ingredients and seasoned just right, these burgers cook up tender and satisfying using a skillet, grill, oven, or air fryer. They’re perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or outdoor grilling, and they freeze well for future meals.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds ground turkey
• ¼ cup seasoned bread crumbs
• ¼ cup finely diced onion
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

• Place the ground turkey in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the seasoned bread crumbs, diced onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
• Gently mix until all ingredients are evenly combined, taking care not to overwork the mixture.
• Divide the mixture evenly and form into 12 burger patties.
• Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly oil if needed.
• Cook the patties, turning once, until fully cooked and the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F, about 15 minutes total.
• Remove from heat and serve hot with your favorite buns and toppings.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 turkey burgers