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With minimal prep & 18 minutes of cooking you can make the best Frozen Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer. Juicy inside and a little bit crispy on the outside, and all ready to serve with your favorite toppings, sauces and sides!
The air fryer is amazing for cooking up frozen food, quickly and with great results. For anything from frozen fish fillets to burgers and spring rolls - this will be your go-to from now on.
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- Why you will love this recipe
- What you need to cook Frozen Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer
- How to cook Frozen Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer
- Turkey burger toppings
- Storage, reheating and freezing instructions
- Recipe FAQ
- Recipe
- Reviews
Why you will love this recipe
- It's the best way to cook frozen turkey burgers
- Super juicy on the inside
- Crispy and golden brown on the outside
- Less greasy than any other cooking methods
- Super easy and done in 18 minutes
- A great protein for a healthy meal - less fat than ground beef, and it's an amazing vehicle for veggies
What you need to cook Frozen Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer
Ingredient notes
- Frozen turkey burger patties - store bought or homemade air fryer turkey burgers
- Other types of burgers: you can also cook frozen veggie burgers, frozen or homemade beef burgers and frozen chicken burgers in the air fryer
- Oil can be skipped, but helps keep the burger moist and crisp up the exterior - any neutral kind works, as does non-stick cooking spray
- Seasoning can be added - this is especially good if you're cooking store-bought frozen turkey burgers. Salt, pepper, paprika powder, garlic powder and chili powder are just some options - choose your own favorite seasoning!
How to cook Frozen Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer
- Brush the air fryer basket with a little oil
- Place the burgers in the air fryer basket and brush the top with the rest of the oil
- Air fry 9 minutes at 360°F (180°C)
- Flip the burgers and air fry 9 more minutes. Make sure they're heated all the way through, then serve!
Tips & tricks
- No need to preheat since we're cooking from frozen
- If the burgers are stuck together, air fry 4-5 minutes to defrost, then separate them and continue cooking
- Cook time can vary with different air fryers and burgers - always make sure the internal temperature is at least 165°F (74°C) before serving
- If they are almost done and just a few degrees shy of your target, you can remove them from the air fryer and wrap in aluminum foil for 5 minutes. The temperature will keep rising a few degrees while resting.
Turkey burger toppings
A burger is all about the toppings! Here are some of my favorites:
- Lettuce - either on top, or serve the burgers in a lettuce wrap instead of buns
- Sprouts like sunflower sprouts or bean sprouts
- Sliced tomatoes
- Slices of cheese - choose a well-melting kind like American cheddar
- Bacon
- Sliced red onions
- Pickles
- Avocado or guacamole
- A good sauce like ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, dijonnaise or chipotle ranch
Storage, reheating and freezing instructions
Storing: store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheating: reheat leftovers in the air fryer at 360°F (180°C) or lower for a few minutes.
Freezing: Do not freeze again after cooking.
Recipe FAQ
For more answers to all your air fryer questions, check out my complete Air Fryer FAQ.
Can you air fry frozen turkey burgers?
Yes, it's the best way to cook them.
How long do you cook a frozen turkey burger in the air fryer?
Air fry 15-20 minute (exact time will depend on the specific burger and air fryer you use).
What temperature do you cook turkey burgers in an air fryer?
Air fry turkey burgers at 360°F-390°F (180-190°C).
Do you need to thaw frozen patties before air frying?
No, do not thaw frozen patties before air frying.
More quick & easy air fryer recipes
Looking for more guides to air frying frozen foods?
- Frozen Sweet Potato Fries
- Frozen Dumplings
- Frozen Veggie Burgers
- Frozen Chicken Nuggets
- The Complete Guide to Air Frying Frozen Food
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Recipe
Frozen Turkey Burgers in Air Fryer
5 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: North American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose
Servings: 1 burger
Calories: 278kcal
Cook time: 18 minutes mins
Total time: 18 minutes minutes
Author: Emmeline Kemperyd
Ingredients
- 1 frozen turkey burger
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
Instructions
Brush the air fryer basket with a bit of the oil, then place the frozen turkey patties in the basket and brush the top with the remaining oil.
1 frozen turkey burger, 1 teaspoon cooking oil
Air fry for 16-18 minutes at 360°F (180°C), flipping once halfway.
Make sure the burgers are done, and if not, add a few more minutes. Then serve with your favorite sauces and sides!
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Notes
This recipe for air fryer frozen turkey burgers was created in a Philips HD9252/90 Air Fryer*.Cooking time can vary with your air fryer model.
- Oilcan be skipped, buthelps keep the burger moistand crisp up the exterior -any neutral kind works, as does cooking spray
- No need to preheat the air fryer, since we're cooking from frozen
- If the burgers are stuck together, air fry 4-5 minutes to defrost, then separate them and continue cooking
- Cook time can varywith different air fryers and burgers - always make sure theinternal temperature*is at least 165°F (74°C) before serving
- If they are almost doneand just a few degrees shy of your target, you can remove them from theair fryer*and wrap in aluminum foil for 5 minutes. The temperature will keep rising a few degrees while resting.
- Store leftovers in the fridgefor up to 4 days
- Reheat leftoves in theair fryer*at 360°F (180°C) or lower for a few minutes
Nutritional value will vary with the brand and type of burgers you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Protein: 28g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 135mg | Vitamin A: 134IU | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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About Emmeline Kemperyd
Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.
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