Ultimate Turkey Burgers

If you're on the hunt for the perfect turkey burger, need to use up some ground turkey, or just want to try something new beyond beef burgers, you've found the right recipe. Say goodbye to bland, dry turkey burgers—this 5-star recipe is bursting with flavor and will change the way you think about turkey burgers forever.

With over 1,500 5-star reviews, this turkey burger recipe is a crowd favorite and will quickly become your go-to for burger night.

How to Make Turkey Burgers

The great thing about making turkey burgers from scratch is how simple it is. All you need are ground turkey, onion, breadcrumbs, eggs, and a few seasonings, and you're ready to get cooking.

Just mix the ground turkey, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, egg whites, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. We recommend using ground turkey that’s around 93% lean or less; anything leaner might cause the burgers to fall apart.

Shape the turkey mixture into patties and cook them using your favorite method.

How to Cook Turkey Burgers

This recipe calls for cooking the turkey burgers in a skillet on the stove, but you can also cook them on the grill, in the oven, or in the air fryer. Just make sure to cook the burgers until they reach an internal temperature of at least 165°F.

• Skillet: Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook the patties in the skillet, turning once, about 15 minutes.
• Grill: Lightly oil and preheat the grill. Place turkey burgers on the grill, turning once, about 10 minutes.
• Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the patties on the baking sheet and bake for about 15 minutes.
• Air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F and place patties inside. Air fry for about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Turkey Burger Toppings Ideas

Just like with beef burgers, the sky’s the limit when it comes to turkey burger toppings. You can keep it classic or get creative with your choices.

Traditional toppings include lettuce, tomato, cheese, ketchup, mustard, mayo, and pickles. For something more adventurous, try adding jalapeños for some heat, guacamole for a Mexican twist, or even a fried egg for a breakfast-style burger.

We’ll let your taste buds decide—let your imagination run wild!

Dinogo Community Tips and Praise

"These were fantastic! I swapped out regular salt for seasoned salt, but otherwise stuck to the recipe. They freeze really well—I made some in advance and froze them for later, and they turned out great," shares missbettyjane.

"These turkey burgers were incredible! I’d choose them any day over traditional beef burgers. I served them with lettuce, red onion, ketchup, and mustard—so juicy and packed with flavor!" raves a happy community member.

"AMAZING! I wish I could rate this recipe 10 stars! I took others' advice and added Worcestershire and hot sauce, and the burgers turned out superb! I only cook for two, but I always make extra and freeze them because they're just that good," says Letis.

Editorial input by Bailey Fink

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, peeled and minced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Prepare all your ingredients before you start cooking.

In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, seasoned breadcrumbs, onion, egg whites, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.

Shape the mixture into 12 equal patties.

Cook the patties in a medium skillet over medium heat, flipping once, until the internal temperature reaches 180°F (85°C).

Serve the burgers hot and enjoy every bite!

Editor's Note:

This recipe was featured in Dinogo Magazine and has been updated with a spicy mayo and additional topping ingredients.

Nutritional Information (per serving)