Easy Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Burgers
Perfectly cooked, juicy frozen turkey burgers made in the air fryer in just 20 minutes - crispy outside, tender inside, and no thawing required!
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Pair of Tongs For flipping the burgers
- 1 Meat Thermometer Essential for food safety
- 1 Cooking Spray Optional, to prevent sticking
Ingredients
- 4 Frozen Turkey Burger Patties
- 1 teaspoon Salt and Pepper To taste
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
- 4 Burger Buns
- 4 slices Cheese Of your choice optional
Toppings
- 4 leaves Lettuce
- 4 slices Tomato
- 4 slices Red Onion
- 8 slices Pickle
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- Remove frozen turkey burger patties from packaging. No need to thaw.4 Frozen Turkey Burger Patties
- Place the frozen turkey burgers in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd.4 Frozen Turkey Burger Patties
- Cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.4 Frozen Turkey Burger Patties
- Carefully flip the burgers using tongs.4 Frozen Turkey Burger Patties
- Continue cooking for another 7-10 minutes.4 Frozen Turkey Burger Patties
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer - it must reach 165°F (74°C) for safety.4 Frozen Turkey Burger Patties
- If adding cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking.4 slices Cheese Of your choice
- Remove burgers from air fryer and let rest for 1-2 minutes.4 Frozen Turkey Burger Patties
- Assemble burgers on buns with your favorite toppings and condiments.1 teaspoon Salt and Pepper To taste, 4 Burger Buns, 4 leaves Lettuce, 4 slices Tomato, 4 slices Red Onion, 8 slices Pickle, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
Notes
- Store leftover cooked turkey burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For even juicier burgers, add a small pat of butter on top of each patty during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
- If your patties are thicker than standard (about 1/2 inch), you may need to add 2-3 minutes to the total cooking time.
- Always verify the safe internal temperature of 165°F with a meat thermometer.
Different air fryer models may require slight adjustments to cooking time.