Air Fryer Frozen Turkey Burgers

Air fryer frozen turkey burgers are a quick and easy way to cook a healthy and delicious homemade burger. Juicy on the inside, frozen turkey burgers in air fryer are an economical option to beef.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

You can easily find frozen turkey burgers in the freezer section of your favorite grocery stores. Some additional benefits of using your air fryer to cook frozen turkey burgers are:

• Quick and easy to cook. Air fryer frozen turkey burgers can be cooked in as little as 10 minutes, making them a quick and easy meal option.
• Healthy option. Air frying uses less oil than traditional deep frying methods, making air fryer frozen turkey burgers a healthier option.
• Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. Air fryer frozen turkey burgers are cooked to perfection, with a crispy exterior and a juicy interior.
• Versatile. Air fryer frozen turkey burgers can be served on their own or with your favorite toppings, such as cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and ketchup.
• Convenient. Air fryers are easy to use and clean, making them a convenient option for busy cooks.

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• Why You Will Love This Recipe
• Ingredients
• How to Air Fry Frozen Turkey Burgers
• Can I Air Fry Raw Ground Turkey Meat?
• Serving Suggestions
• Related Recipes
• Substitutions & Variations
• Equipment
• Storage and Reheating
• Tips for Success
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Food Safety
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Ingredients

Use a clear shot of the ingredients for this recipe, prepped, and labeled if necessary. Insert the ingredients into the list below, omitting quantities.

• Frozen turkey burgers - Any brand of frozen turkey burgers in the 3 to 5 oz size range.
• Vegetable oil - Use an Oil Sprayer to add a light mist of oil on each side to prevent drying out.
• Burger Buns - Fresh hamburger buns, seeded or unseeded. Or perhaps even Brioche buns.
• Condiments - Mayonnaise, Ketchup, Mustard.
• Toppings - Such as slices of cheese, lettuce, onion slices, sliced tomatoes.

Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Air Fry Frozen Turkey Burgers

Air fry FROZEN turkey burgers, straight from freezer to air fryer. No need to preheat the air fryer either! Air fryers are tiny convection ovens, where the air heats up so rapidly that preheating has only a minimal effect.

Place Frozen Turkey Burgers In Air Fryer

1. Place the frozen turkey burgers in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
   
   
2. Add a light mist of oil using an Oil Sprayer on each side of the frozen turkey burgers to prevent them drying out.
   
   
3. Season with salt, or your favorite seasoning salt. Try our Fry Seasoning recipe too!
   
   

Air Fry Frozen Turkey Burgers

4. Air fry for 10-12 minutes at 375F, or until the turkey burgers are cooked through. The juices will run clear also when you pierce the burgers with a fork.
   
5. Check internal temperature with a ThermoPro or any instant read thermometer. Internal temperature for poultry is recommended 165F.
   
   
6. Remove using tongs or a fork, as the turkey burgers are HOT!
   
   

PRO TIP: Air fryers vary widely by size and wattage. The first time using to air fry frozen turkey burgers, check at 10 minutes before continuing air frying.

The other variable is the thickness and size of the frozen turkey burgers. Trader Joe's frozen turkey burgers are 3 oz weight, and wide thinner patties. Thicker patties may require an additional 2 minutes.

Build Your Turkey Burger

7. Serve immediately on hamburger buns with your favorite toppings such as cheese slices, lettuce, tomato, onion slices, and condiments (optional).
   
   

Can I Air Fry Raw Ground Turkey Meat?

Yes, you can! Season and shape your ground turkey meat into patties. Air fry at 375F for 14 to 16 minutes, depending on weight and thickness of the turkey meat patties. See our recipe for Air Fryer Turkey Burgers using fresh, raw ground turkey meat!

Serving Suggestions

Air fryer frozen turkey burgers are a natural with our Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle Fries, or Air Fryer Frozen Onion Rings. They make a healthier alternative to ground beef burgers and are easy to prepare on a busy weeknight.

For more easy air fryer foods your kids will love, see our Air Fry Frozen Pizza, Air Fryer Dinosaur Nuggets, Air Fryer Eggo Waffles, and Air Fryer Hot Pockets.

Love your air fryer? We have a whole category of air fryer recipes! Some solve the problem that many frozen prepared foods have NO air fryer instructions, and some recipes in our Air Fryer Recipes category are 'from scratch cooking' using the air fryer! Enjoy!

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• Homemade Peppermint Patties
• Dutch Oven Turkey Breast
• Air Fryer Turkey Breast
• French Fry Seasoning
• Big Mac Sauce Recipe

Substitutions & Variations

You can use these same air frying instructions to air fry frozen chicken patties, and frozen beef patties. If using defrosted patties, reduce cook time by 2 minutes.

• Try yellow or heirloom tomatoes instead of sliced of red tomatoes. 
• Slices of Pepper Jack, crumbled Blue Cheese, and slices of Swiss cheese create a variety of gourmet burgers!
• Different sauces add pizzazz! Try our Chick Fil A Sauce, our Big Mac Sauce, or your favorite barbecue sauce. 

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my recommended air fryers for small and large family air fryer cooking.

• Nuwave Brio Air Fryer - Rotisserie - Grill - This 15 quart countertop Smart Oven has three slide in trays, that all can be used at the same time. You can air fry rotisserie chickens, an SO mush more!
• Nuwave Air Fryer 15 quart - This large family size basket air fryer has room to air fry enough for a large family!
• Gourmia Digital Air Fryer 6 quart - This basket style air fryer will handle four frozen waffles in the air fryer.
• Nuwave Air Fryer 3 quart - This compact basket air fryer is perfect for singles or a small family of 2 or 3. You can air fry two frozen waffles in 4 minutes.
• Oil Sprayer - This is a perfect sprayer for spritzing a light coating of oil on vegetables, meats, and other prepared frozen foods before air frying. The tiny amount of oil ensures you get as amazing results as deep frying and roasting, with a fraction of the calories and splatter!

Storage and Reheating

Store leftover turkey patties in a covered container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can reheat by placing back in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 325F.

Tips for Success

A few tips for air frying frozen turkey burgers:

• No need to preheat your air fryer, it has minimal effect and is just a waste of electricity. Air fryers are SO small, that the convection air heats to temperature almost immediately.
• Warm the hamburger buns and slice the toppings ahead of time so everything is ready to serve at the same time.
• No need to defrost the frozen turkey burgers. Simply air fry frozen turkey burgers straight from the freezer.
• Don't overcook the burgers!
• There's enough fat in turkey burgers to not need to brush them or spray them with oil.
• DO NOT USE NON STICK COOKING SPRAY in the interior of the air fryer basket, it degrades the coating and cooking elements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Food Safety

• Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
• Wash hands after touching raw meat
• Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
• Never leave cooking food unattended
• Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
• Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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