Easy Air Fryer Greek Turkey Burgers
Many people don’t enjoy turkey burgers because they are generally dry or lacking flavor, especially when compared to a juicy beef burger.
These air fryer Greek turkey burgers will change that. By cooking these burgers in the air fryer, we’re going to have incredibly juicy, delicious turkey burgers.
Each air fryer turkey burger patty is only 195 Calories, 10g Fat, 2g Carbs, and 24g Protein.
When you complete the burger with delicious toppings and a perfectly toasted brioche bun, the entire sandwich comes to only 370 calories and contains 30g of protein!
No need to step outside and brave the elements to make these air fryer burgers (unless you want to, of course). All you need is a kitchen and about 20 minutes.
How to make lean turkey burgers in the air fryer
It’s tough to beat a burger on the grill, but I recently found myself in the mood for burgers for dinner while it was pouring rain outside, so I was searching for an alternative.
Knowing that the air fryer makes an incredibly juicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich, I knew it would work great for turkey burgers, too.
For these air fryer turkey burgers, we’re going to make them Greek-inspired using feta cheese & spinach, but you can get creative with these and mix in any other vegetables that you’d like.
To start, microwave 4-5 cups of fresh spinach until it is cooked down. You can cook it on the stovetop as well, but I like to keep things easy, and the microwave only takes about one minute. If you’re anti-microwave, cooking the spinach down in a pan will work great.
Wrap the cooked spinach in a paper towel and squeeze out as much water as you can. Since spinach is mostly water, we want to wring out as much as possible to avoid the burgers becoming too liquidy.
Put the spinach in a large bowl and mix with crumbled feta cheese, seasonings, and 93/7 ground turkey. You can use turkey that isn’t quite as lean, or you can use 99% lean ground turkey if you prefer- both will yield delicious results.
Mix everything up with your hands until combined.
In many cases, you’ll find egg and/or breadcrumbs being worked into the ground meat mixture. While you certainly can do that, I found it unnecessary in this case.
The lean turkey is going to create a loose mixture, so don’t be surprised if you can’t form patties very easily in your hands. Don’t worry- I have a simple fix for that!
All you need to do is separate your turkey into 4 equal-sized pieces, form them into balls, then add 2 to your air fryer basket.
Within the air fryer basket, we’re going to press them down into turkey burger patties. Forming the patties inside of the air fryer rather than trying to transfer them neatly into the air fryer basket tends to make things much easuer.
These air fryer turkey burgers will take about 10 minutes to cook at 350 degrees F, but the exact time will vary based on the fat content of your turkey and the size of the burgers you make, so keep an eye on them.
Note: You can also check the patties for doneness by using a if preferred. will be fully cooked when the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
For best results, we’ll flip the greek turkey burgers halfway to ensure both sides brown evenly.
After 10 minutes, these air fryer turkey burgers will be fully cooked through and still nice and juicy (partly thanks to the addition of the feta cheese, as well).
All that is left to do is add to your bun, throw some toppings on, and enjoy!
The best toppings for Greek turkey burgers
First and foremost, no sandwich is complete without a perfectly toasted brioche bun.
I don’t know about you, but that photo just makes my heart happy. I use brioche buns for all my sandwiches, like my Crispy Chicken Sandwich and my BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches, because they are absolutely delicious!
But on top of that, the nutrition is quite favorable as well. By the looks of these buttery brioche buns, you might assume they are very high in calories, but each brioche bun is only 150 calories. I use “St. Pierre’s” brand and swear by them, but of course you can use your preferred brand.
Other than the bun, this Avocado Tzatziki Dip from Trader Joe’s is the perfect compliment to these air fryer turkey burgers. At only 25 calories for 2 tablespoons, this makes a great condiment for these Greek turkey burgers.
Regular tzatziki sauce also works extremely well, and something as simple as Greek yogurt could also make a great topping if you’re searching for a little bit of extra protein.
Fresh veggies complement turkey burgers very well, and you can choose whichever vegetables you’d like. For me, I found thinly sliced tomato, cucumber, and red onions to work perfectly.
These air fryer turkey burgers leave a lot of opportunity for creativity, so feel free to switch up those toppings.
Update: I make this very often, but recently I decided that instead of forming a I’d form them into meatballs instead, and I was very happy with the result.
If you want to make meatballs from this (which ends up being fantastic for ) you can follow the exactly as-is, but form 12 meatballs instead. The time and instructions will be the same!
What to serve with air fryer turkey burgers
What’s a burger without a great side dish? If you’re looking for a perfect complement to these Greek-style turkey burgers, look no further than my Pita Chips & Spicy Feta Dip (Tirokafteri).
The spicy feta dip would even make a perfect condiment for these air fryer turkey burgers!
And if you want to go with a classic side of French Fries, be sure to check out my Spicy Nacho Cheese French Fries or Parmesan Truffle Fries for a great pairing.
Air Fryer Greek Turkey Burgers
Whip up a batch of Greek-inspired turkey burgers without needing a grill. These lean, healthy burgers are made in the air fryer to keep them nice and juicy!
Ingredients
For Turkey Burger Patties
- 1 Pound 93/7 Ground Turkey
- 5 Cups Fresh Spinach (can also use frozen spinach)
- 42g Reduced-Fat Crumbled Feta (regular feta works great too)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- Dash of Paprika
Toppings
- 4 Brioche Buns
- Cucumber
- Tomato
- Red Onion
- Tzatziki or Greek Yogurt for Topping
- Optional: Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Microwave your spinach in a bowl for about one minute until it cooks down (you can also cook on the stovetop if you prefer). Wrap in a towel and squeeze out as much liquid as possible. If you're using frozen spinach, you can follow the same steps to make sure you squeeze out as much water as you can.
- In a large bowl, combine your spinach with the ground turkey and seasonings to make your turkey burger mixture. The mixture will feel very loose, but that is because we are dealing with a very lean ground turkey.
- Spray your air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray, or use air fryer parchment paper sheets to line the basket.
- Break the ground turkey mixture into 4 equal-sized pieces and form them into a ball in your hands. Add two to your air fryer basket and press them down into burger shape inside the air fryer. Since the mixture can be delicate, it's easiest to form the burgers inside of the air fryer.
- My air fryer fits 2 burger patties, so I made 2 batches, but you can cook all at once if they fit.
- Air fry the turkey burgers at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes, carefully flipping them halfway through. Note that cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of your air fryer, the fat content of the turkey you use, and the size of the burgers you make.
- While the turkey burgers cook, lightly toast your brioche buns by placing them in a stovetop pan over medium heat until toasted to your liking.
- Remove the turkey burgers from the air fryer & add them to your buns. Top each cooked burger with sliced cucumber, red onion, tomato, and your tzatziki sauce. I also recommend adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice on top.
Notes
- The nutrition listed here includes a St. Pierre's Brioche Bun and 2 Tablespoons of Trader Joe's Avocado Tzatziki Dip per burger, so your toppings will alter the macros sliightly.
- Each turkey burger patty without the bun or toppings is 195 Calories, 10g Fat, 2g Carbs, and 24g Protein.
- If you find the burgers too difficult to form, you can add egg and breadcrumbs to the mixture to help with binding, but I wanted to keep these lower in calories.
- This recipe works great as meatballs for meal prep. Follow the same instructions, but form 12 meatballs instead.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size Turkey Burger With Toppings & BunAmount Per Serving Calories 370Total Fat 14gCarbohydrates 29gProtein 30g
