Juicy, flavorful turkey burgers cooked quickly in an air fryer—ready in just 20 minutes for an easy, healthy meal.

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1 lb ground turkey (preferably 93% lean)
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil (for brushing patties)
4 burger buns or lettuce wraps
Optional toppings: sliced tomato, lettuce, red onion, cheese, pickles, mustard, ketchup

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Preheat the air fryer to 375 °F (190 °C) for 3 minutes.
In a bowl, combine ground turkey, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined—don’t overwork.
Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into patties about ¾‑inch thick.
Lightly brush both sides of each patty with olive oil to help browning.
Place patties in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them. Cook at 375 °F for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, flip the patties and cook an additional 7–8 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
If using cheese, add a slice to each patty in the last minute of cooking.
Remove patties and let rest for 2 minutes. Toast buns in the air fryer at 375 °F for 1–2 minutes if desired.
Assemble burgers with desired toppings and serve immediately.

Make sure ground turkey is not overly packed when shaping patties to ensure juiciness.
Feel free to swap spices or add chopped herbs like parsley or cilantro.
For crispier edges, brush a bit more oil on patties before cooking.
Use a meat thermometer to guarantee safe internal temperature.
Leftover patties can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.