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Even if you traditionally are not a fan of turkey burgers or ground turkey in general, I promise you will love these Avocado Turkey Burgers!
Turkey burgers get a bad rep and, honestly, that is for good reason. They are typically dry, lack flavor, and just are not exciting at all compared to traditional beef burgers. I agree, trust me. I’ve always been an anti-turkey burger girl myself — until now!
I’ve finally mastered the perfect turkey burger. The trick? Adding a little dollop of mayo into the mixture. The mayo adds an extra layer of fat that is needed to keep the burgers moist and delicious — and never dry!!
For these Avocado Turkey Burgers, I’ve also layered in some delicious spices like chili powder, cumin, and oregano that pair so beautifully with the creamy avocado and pepper jack cheese. The flavor isn’t overwhelming, but just a subtle touch to really make these the best turkey burgers.
You can also keep this recipe low carb by simply serving these turkey burgers over a nice salad or sub in lettuce leaves for the bun. Or, keep it classic and serve in brioche buns as I did here with my favorite brioche buns from Whole Foods, so good!
Want more recipes using ground turkey that actually rock? Here are a few of my favorites!
Ginger and Peanut Butter Ground Turkey Stir-Fry
Turkey, Green Bean + Basil Stir Fry
Avocado Turkey Burgers
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 tbsp mayo
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 2-3 tbsp tapioca flour
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 avocado pitted and sliced
- 4 sliced pepper-jack cheese optional, if using
- 4 brioche buns for serving
- Your desired hamburger toppings for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the turkey, mayo, salt, pepper, chili powder, dried oregano, cumin, and 2 tablespoons of tapioca flour. Using your hands, mix until the meat is just combined and the ingredients are evenly distributed. The meat should be a little ‘wet’ feeling compared to traditional beef patties; however, this helps keep the turkey meat from drying out. If your meat is too ‘wet’ to form into 4 equal-sized patties, add 1 additional tablespoon of tapioca to help bind the meat.
- When your patties are formed, heat the avocado oil in a large skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat. When hot, carefully place the patties into the oil and cook until golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
- Turn off the heat and place 2-3 slices of avocado on top of each patty. Then, place a slice of pepper jack cheese over the sliced avocado. Cover the skillet to allow the cheese to just melt, 3-4 more minutes.
- Serve on brioche buns with your favorite hamburger toppings! Alternatively, these patties are delicious served on top of a salad, or wrapped with lettuce leaves! Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Food Photography and Styling by Modern Food Stories.
Easily the best turkey burger I’ve ever had! The spices gave it an interesting (in a good way!) twist compared to a regular burger and the Mayo kept it moist! Winner for sure….and so easy!
These were amazing! Most turkey burgers I have made dry up and fall apart, but these were moist and delicious. They are very sticky when forming the patties, but they cook perfectly. They were so easy to make and will definitely be my go-to turkey burgers now.
yay!!!
We made this last night and we’re, well, blown away. Everyone, described it as “the best burger they’ve ever had.” I bought more ground turkey right away to do this again. I think it will be in the rotation forever. Amazing,
Wow!!! That makes me so happy to hear!!
Made these last night. They were so tasty!
These are delicious! Don’t sleep on this turkey burger. My beef burger loving husband and my two year old devoured them. So flavorful and juicy. Definitely making again!
Absolutely perfect! Juicy and flavorful. Even my incredibly picky 6 year old loved them! Thank you, Alex!!
yay!!
Can you use regular flour?
Can these be made on the grill or will they be too drippy/wet?
too drippy/wet!
Can you sub something other than mayo for this?
Not that i’ve tried! it’s really what keeps them moist!
Would ground chicken work in this recipe?
yes, it should work similarly to ground turkey
Would vegan mayo work in place of regular?
definitely!
These sound great. Quick question…what does the tapioca flour do?
It looks like it’s used as a binder.
yes, exactly! it is a binder.
Any substitute suggestions if you don’t have tapioca flour?
arrowroot or cassava would be my next picks. Then last, plain breadcrumbs.
Hey Alex!! Would regular flour work?
plain breadcrumbs would be a better option!
These burgers did not disappoint! My husband usually does not like ground turkey anything but he loved these!
I just made these on Tuesday using arrowroot because I didn’t have tapioca on hand, and it worked just fine! They were absolutely delicious!