The Best Air Fryer Turkey Burgers with Spinach and Feta

What Makes This Recipe Great

Ground turkey is healthy, inexpensive, high protein, and super versatile. However, if it’s not seasoned well, it can be super bland. We’ve all had dry turkey burgers that lacked that juicy burger texture and flavor, so I set out to create a recipe that had all the healthy benefits of turkey, but with tons of delicious flavor! These juicy air fryer turkey burgers will make your tastebuds sing! They are the perfect easy weeknight dinner!

Who knew that turkey burgers in the air fryer were this quick and easy? Complete with a Greek flair, these delicious, juicy burgers are packed with spices, feta, and spinach and topped with tzatziki sauce to create the perfect, juicy burger! These healthy turkey burgers are made with simple ingredients and ready in just 20 minutes!

You can use frozen turkey patties, fresh ground turkey, or whatever you have on hand! Make your air fryer do all the work and pair them with these air fryer potato wedges. These easy air fryer turkey burgers are perfect for busy weeknights and are sure to be a hit with the whole family!

• Lean Ground Turkey: I like to buy organic ground turkey, but feel free to use your favorite! You can also use pre-formed turkey burgers- fresh or frozen and keep them plain or mix them with the additional ingredients and re-form them into patties. Ground chicken will also work for this recipe.
• Crumbled Feta: You can buy feta that is already crumbled, or buy a block of feta and crumble it yourself! The blocks typically come in water and are fresher than other versions. Either way, feta is a delicious addition! Feel free to omit this for dairy-free or use a dairy-free alternative.
• Coconut Aminos: This is a gluten-free replacement for soy sauce and adds a ton of flavor to the air fryer turkey burger patties.
• Spices: Salt, black pepper, oregano, thyme, onion powder, and minced garlic.These help ensure we will get the most flavorful air fryer burgers.
• Egg: This helps bind the patties together. If you have an egg allergy you can use a substitute like a chia egg (1 tbsp chia seeds + 2.5 Tbsp water) or a flax egg!
• Gluten-Free Crackers: This is the secret ingredient in this recipe – No bread crumbs needed! I used crushed-up Simple Mills Sea Salt crackers or crushed-up Siete Foods tortilla chips. work, too! These give these burgers great texture.

1. Combine all of the turkey burger ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix gently using your hands. You want everything to be combined, but be sure not to overwork the meat. You make to make sure to mix the ground turkey mixture until just combined for juicy turkey burgers that aren’t dry or tough.  
2. Form the meat mixture into 8 even patties, about 4 inches wide and 1 inch thick. Place the patties on a platter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Use your thumb to make an imprint in the middle of each patty. This ensures they stay flat when air frying or grilling and don’t turn into a puffy ball!
3. Preheat the air fryer temperature to 375. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add the patties to the basket in a single layer.
4. Cook the patties for 11-12 minutes (in batches if necessary so they aren’t overlapping), flipping halfway through. Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. When it reads 165F then you know they are done! Let them rest for a couple of minutes. Top with lettuce, tomato, onion, tzatziki sauce, or your favorite burger toppings and serve on a gluten free bun or in lettuce wraps for a low carb option! 

How To Grill Turkey Burgers

If you prefer to make this turkey burger recipe on the grill, they will turn out just as delicious!

1. Oil your grill grates before turning it on – use tongs and a paper towel dipped in olive oil or avocado oil and spread it on the grates. This ensures the burgers won’t stick! 
2. Heat your grill to medium heat. 
3. Cook the turkey burgers for 5-6 minutes on each side. Use a grill spatula to flip. 
4. Serve with your favorite toppings!

Mary’s Tips & Tricks

• Dairy-Free: Omit the feta for dairy-free – these will still be delicious!
• Storage: Store leftover turkey burgers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on a skillet over the stove and serve with gluten-free hamburger buns and toppings!
• Burger Buns: This air fryer turkey burgers recipe is delicious between a gluten-free hamburger bun, lettuce-wrapped, or by itself! 
• Frozen Turkey Burgers: If you’re using frozen turkey burgers, thaw them first so you can add all of the additional ingredients in a bowl, and then reform them into patties. If you’d prefer them plain and want to cook from frozen, adjust the cooking time and cook for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Serving Tips

Serve your turkey burgers with one of these yummy sides! 

• Roasted Rosemary Parsnip Fries
• Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
• Fool-Proof Roasted Sweet Potatoes
• Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini
• Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries

More Gluten Free Air Fryer Recipes

Air Fryer Pork Chops (no breading!)

Quick and Easy Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp

Homemade Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

Air Fryer Filet Mignon

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