Fried Turkey Burgers (30 minutes)

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These Fried Turkey Burgers are easy and delicious. Lean ground turkey is combined with onion, garlic, mayo, and Worcestershire sauce then pan-fried on the stovetop.

For the healthiest option look for at least 90 percent lean white turkey meat. The burger will still come out moist because of the other ingredients we are adding to it.

Why I love this recipe

These juicy turkey burgers have just 8 ingredients, are ready in just 30 minutes, and make a great lunch or dinner on busy weeknights.

Fried Turkey Burger on parchment paper. — Fried Turkey Burgers

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Simple Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

lean ground turkey

yellow onion

cooking oil

jarred minced garlic

mayonnaise

Worcestershire sauce

table salt

black pepper

Substitutions

Skip the buns and serve them as lettuce wraps.

Equipment used in this recipe:

How to make Fried Turkey Burgers

Step 1 – Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.

Step 2 – On a cutting board, dice the onion into very fine pieces and pat them very dry with a paper towel.

Step 3 – Add the ground turkey meat, finely diced onion, garlic, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl. Using your hands or a fork, mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

ground turkey mixed with onions and seasonings in a bowl.

Step 4 – Divide the burger mixture into 4 equal portions.

Step 5 – Lightly coat your hands in oil (or mist with nonstick cooking spray) and form each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. The mixture will be wet so they won’t look perfect. Set the turkey patties on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 6 – Place in the freezer to chill for 15 minutes.

Step 7 – After 15 minutes, pre-heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the oil to the frying pan.

Step 8 – Remove the turkey burgers from the freezer. Finish forming them into 1/2-inch-thick patties if necessary.

Step 9 – Transfer to the hot skillet and cook for 5 – 6 minutes.

Step 10 – Flip them over and cook another 5 – 6 minutes. The internal temperature for turkey burgers should be 160 degrees F. on a meat thermometer.

two browned turkey burgers frying in a pan.

Step 11 – Allow the burgers to rest for a few minutes before serving then add burger buns and your favorite burger toppings like cheddar cheese, lettuce leaves, tomatoes, sliced onion, mayo, ketchup, Dijon mustard, BBQ sauce, etc.

Pan Turkey Burgers on a baking sheet. — Pan Turkey Burgers

Pro Tips

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 4-5 days.

Recipe FAQs

What is the best side dish for these delicious turkey burgers?

Try macaroni salad, potato salad, french fries, or sweet potato fries.

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Fried Turkey Burgers

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Chill Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

These Fried Turkey Burgers are easy and delicious. Lean ground turkey is combined with onion, garlic, mayo, and Worcestershire sauce then pan-fried on the stovetop.

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground turkey
1/2 medium yellow onion
2 Tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon jarred minced garlic
2 Tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Optional – burger buns and your favorite burger toppings

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
On a cutting board, dice the onion into very fine pieces and pat them very dry with a paper towel.
Add the ground turkey, finely diced onion, garlic, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl. Using your hands or a fork, mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the meat mixture into 4 equal portions.
Lightly coat your hands in oil (or mist with nonstick cooking spray) and form each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. The mixture will be wet so they won’t look perfect. Set them on the prepared baking sheet.
Place in the freezer to chill for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, pre-heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil to the skillet.
Remove the turkey burgers from the freezer. Finish forming them into 1/2-inch-thick patties if necessary.
Transfer to the hot skillet and cook for 5 - 6 minutes per side. The internal temp for turkey burgers should be 160 degrees F.
Allow the burgers to rest for a few minutes before serving then add buns and your favorite toppings, if desired.

Notes

For the healthiest option look for at least 90 percent lean white turkey meat. The burger will still come out moist because of the other ingredients we are adding to it.
Nutritional information is for the turkey patty only and does not include the burger bun or toppings.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 359Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 121mgSodium: 439mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 31g

Nutrition information is a guideline only, is calculated automatically by third party software, and absolute accuracy is not guaranteed.

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