Air Fryer Cowboy Turkey Burgers

Air Fryer Cowboy Turkey Burgers


If you’re looking for a lighter, flavorful spin on a classic burger with a Texas twist, these Air Fryer Cowboy Turkey Burgers are the answer. Packed with bold, southwestern flavors, these turkey burgers combine lean ground turkey with diced jalapeños, red onion, and a blend of Colby Jack and sharp cheddar cheese. The addition of chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, and cumin gives each bite a smoky, slightly spicy kick that will remind you of a backyard cookout.

With the convenience of an air fryer, these burgers come together quickly without sacrificing juiciness or flavor. The air fryer locks in moisture while giving the patties a nice crispy exterior, ensuring that each burger is both tender on the inside and perfectly cooked on the outside. The combination of jalapeños and cheese adds a creamy, slightly spicy meltiness that complements the turkey perfectly.

Whether you’re serving them at a weeknight dinner or firing up for game day, these Cowboy Turkey Burgers are a hit with all ages. And since they’re cooked in the air fryer, you’ll enjoy less mess and cleanup while still delivering all the savory flavors of a grilled burger.

Top these cowboy burgers with your favorite fixings—whether it’s avocado, barbecue sauce, or more cheese—and serve them on toasted buns. Every bite is a celebration of bold, southwestern flavor, and you won’t even miss the beef!

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup italian bread crumbs
  • 2 jalapenos diced
  • 1/3 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup colby jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cumin

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Directions

Begin by removing the seeds from the jalapeños and finely dicing them. Finely dice the red onion as well. Set the vegetables aside.


In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, diced jalapeños, diced red onion, Italian bread crumbs, Colby Jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Use your hands to mix everything together until well combined, but try not to overwork the meat.


Using a food scale, portion the turkey mixture into either 4 oz (for 1/4-pound patties) or 5.33 oz (for 1/3-pound patties). After weighing each portion, roll the meat into a ball. To create uniform-sized patties, use a burger press, placing a sheet of wax paper under the meat ball to prevent sticking. Press each ball into a patty of even thickness.


If you plan to freeze the patties, place them in an unsealed vacuum-seal bag (or airtight freezer bag) and store them in the freezer for two hours to allow the patties to hold their shape. After two hours, vacuum seal the bag. The patties can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to cook, simply thaw them overnight in the refrigerator.


Preheat your air fryer to 370°F. Place the unfrozen turkey burger patties in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure they don’t overlap. Cook the patties for 7 minutes, then flip them over and cook for another 6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F


Once the patties are cooked, serve them on your favorite buns and top with slices of red onion, tomato, avocado, or any other preferred toppings. For added flavor, you can also spread mayonnaise, mustard, or your favorite sauce on the bun.

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Turkey Burgers on Weber Q2200

Turkey Burgers on Weber Q2200

Get ready to elevate your burger game with our mouthwatering Grilled Turkey Burgers, cooked to perfection on the versatile Weber Q2200 portable grill. This recipe combines the juicy, flavorful goodness of turkey with a medley of savory ingredients and delicious toppings, creating a burger experience that’s both satisfying and unforgettable.

Our turkey burger mixture is a blend of lean ground turkey, Italian bread crumbs, grated red onion, minced garlic cloves, egg, paprika, mustard powder, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. These ingredients come together to form patties that are packed with flavor and perfectly juicy, making every bite a delight.

Once the patties are formed, they’re grilled to perfection on the Weber Q2200 portable grill, a grill known for its compact design, powerful performance, and even heat distribution. This makes it an ideal choice for grilling burgers, whether you’re at home, tailgating, or enjoying a picnic in the park.

But we don’t stop at just grilling the patties. These turkey burgers are served on toasted Kaiser roll buns, brushed with melted butter and browned on the Q2200’s griddle insert for an extra layer of flavor and crunch. Topped with melted Swiss cheese, crisp red onion slices, creamy avocado slices, and smoky turkey bacon (also cooked on the griddle insert), these burgers are a symphony of textures and tastes.

The Weber Q2200’s versatility truly shines in this recipe, allowing you to grill the turkey patties to perfection, cook the turkey bacon on the griddle insert, and toast the buns all in one compact, portable grill. It’s the perfect tool for achieving restaurant-quality results in a variety of settings.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
  • ¼ cup grated red onion
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp mustard powder
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 slices swiss cheese
  • 8 slices turkey bacon
  • 4 Kaiser roll buns

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Directions

In a large mixing bowl, mix together the ground turkey, egg, bread crumbs, grated red onion, minced garlic, seasonings, and Worcestershire sauce.


Shape the turkey mixture into 4 equal sized patties.


Preheat the grill with a griddle insert for cooking bacon. If using turkey bacon, add about 1 tsp of cooking oil to the griddle.


Once the griddle side reaches at lease 500 F, add the turkey bacon slices, then add the turkey burger patties to the grill side. Close the lid and continue to cook.


After 5 minutes, flip the bacon and the turkey burger patties then close the lid. If you have a cast iron sauce pan, add 1 tablespoon of butter to the pan and place it on the grill to melt the butter.


After another 5 minutes, add swiss cheese to the burger patties. Brush on melted butter on the buns and place them on the griddle after moving the turkey bacon aside.

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Beyond Impossible Burger

Beyond Impossible Burger

The burger world is changing with new products on the market. This doesn’t mean the end of beef burgers as some vegans would hope for, but it does add new options that were previously unavailable. You can choose to ignore the rise of plant based burgers or you can embrace them full on with this recipe. Here we answer the question of what happens when you combine a plant based beyond meat burger with the Impossible plant based burger. And hey why stop there? Let’s keep the animal free theme going by using plant based cheeses and of course plant based buns. You should watch this video and take a look at this amazing double stack burger made entirely of plants. If this doesn’t convince you that plant based burgers are a legit thing, then tell us why in the comment section.

Ingredients

  • 2 Beyond Meat Burgers
  • 2 Impossible Burgers
  • 2 Slices Parmela Sharp Cheddar
  • 2 Slices Daiya Cheddar
  • 8 Dill Chip Slices
  • 1 White Onion
  • 1 Beefsteak Tomato
  • 1 Iceberg Lettuce
  • 2 Burger buns
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard

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Directions

First, grill the beyond meat and impossible burgers as you would cook a beef burger. Use a low to medium heat and cook about 5 minutes per side. When they reach 165 F place them on the top grill rack.


Add cheese on top of the burger patties then close the lid and continue to cook for about 2 minutes. When the cheese melts, stack 2 patties on a burger bun.


Add pickles, sliced onion, sliced tomato, lettuce ketchup and mustard.

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Bacon Cheddar Smokehouse Burgers

Bacon Cheddar Smokehouse Burgers

Bacon lovers rejoice, we have a summer cookout recipe you’re going to love! Our bacon cheddar smokehouse burgers combine ground sirloin, chopped bacon and shredded cheddar in a burger patty. This burger is smoked for 2 hours then placed on top of a delicious bacon onion cheddar BBQ spread. Topped with sliced cheddar, bacon, lettuce and tomato it’s a perfect combination.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground sirloin
  • 1 1/2 pounds thick cut bacon
  • 1 white onion
  • 4 – 8 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 – 8 burger buns
  • 1 teaspoon BBQ rub
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tomato
  • 1 iceberg lettuce

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Directions

First, fry up a 1/2 pound of bacon slices on medium heat for toppings on the burgers. When the bacon turns golden brown, move it to paper towels to absorb the grease. Remove the grease from the pan.


Next, slice 1/2 pound of bacon into bits, then cook the bacon on medium heat for 10 minutes or until done. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place it on paper towels to absorb the grease. Keep the grease in the pan.


Add a thinly sliced onion to the pan and cook it in the hot bacon grease for 10 minutes or until browned. Remove the onions and place them on paper towels to absorb the grease.


Remove the grease from the pan, add the cooked bacon and onions back into the pan. Add 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce and about 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Reduce the heat to medium low and stir continuously until everything is incorporated together. Move the bacon onion cheddar spread into a bowl and set aside.


Next, slice another 1/2 pound of bacon into bits, then mince the bacon with a sharp knife. Break the bacon down into very small bits, then add it to a mixing bowl. Add the ground sirloin and 1 cup of shredded cheddar. Mix together the ingredients then form 4 half pound burger patties.


Heat up your smoker and set it to a low 150 F and use mesquite wood or pellets. When your smoker reaches temp, add the burgers in a spot that is away from the heat. Smoke the burgers for 2 hours until they reach 130 F.


If you have a pellet smoker, crank it to 450 F otherwise fire up your grill and let it reach that temp. Grill the burgers for 4 minutes, then rotate 90 degrees and give it 4 more minutes. Flip the burgers and repeat. When the burgers reach around 162 F, apply the sliced cheddar and move the burgers away from direct heat. Close the grill and let the cheese melt. Remove the burgers at 165 F and let them rest for a few minutes. While the grill is still lit throw on the buns and toast them up a for a few minutes.


Apply a generous amount of the bacon onion cheddar spread to the bottom bun. Place a burger patty on top of the spread. Stack some bacon slices on the burger patty. Add a tomato slice and some iceberg lettuce. Finally cover it up with the top bun, and take a big bite!

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