Juicy AF Turkey Burgers

Do you know what AF means?

Don’t fret! It took me longer than I’d like to admit to figure out what it means too… p.s. it means ‘as f**k’… so the title of this post is technically: juicy as f**k turkey burgers.

AND IT’S SUPER APPROPRIATE.

oh! And pardon my French.

Guys!!! These turkey burgers are seriously SO JUICY. I can’t get over it. I made them for dinner a couple of weeks ago, THEN made them for our lunch meal prep for the whole next week… OBSESSED. Literally obsessed.

What makes them so juicy?! I’ll tell ya!

smashed avocado

soy sauce

Worcestershire sauce

mayo

sriracha

YUP.

Minced red onions, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper contribute to the flavor, BUT the juicy factor is totally due to the above guys.

Soooo uh, do you like turkey burgers?

I LOVE THEM. But I’m not much of a beef eater… plus lean ground turkey is so much healthier for you! I’d choose ground turkey over beef all day, every day. Whoops. Though I bet this recipe with ground beef instead of turkey would still yield a pretty dang juicy burger? Try it and report back!

Recipe time, okayyyy?

INGREDIENTS

• 1 avocado
• 1 cup minced red onion (from 1/2 large red onion)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 3 tablespoons sriracha
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• hamburger buns
• toppings of choice like… lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, avocado, etc.

How to make Juicy AF Turkey Burgers

Step 1:

Place avocado flesh in a large bowl, then mash it with a fork until smooth. To the bowl, add minced red onion, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cumin, mayo, sriracha, sea salt, and pepper, then stir to combine. Add turkey and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon until mixture is completely incorporated (p.s. it will be pretty wet at this point – totally okay).

Step 2:

Form the turkey mixture into four even balls. Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the turkey mixture balls to the pan, smashing them into patties using a spatula. Cook the patties until brown on both sides, 7-9 minutes per side.

Step 3:

Enjoy juicy AF turkey burgers with the toppings of your choice, plus buns!!

KITCHEN EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Large mixing bowl
• Fork
• Wooden spoon
• Nonstick skillet or frying pan
• Spatula
• Knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Stove or cooktop

WHAT TO EAT WITH THESE JUICY AF TURKEY BURGERS

These Juicy AF Turkey Burgers have officially become a weekly staple in my house. I tweaked the recipe a bit, used mayo instead of eggs, added a splash of Worcestershire, and a burger seasoning packet and wow, those grill marks made me feel like a pro.

My kids eat them, especially when I serve them on soft buns with a dollop of cranberry sauce (trust me, it’s magic). For variety, we rotate in Butternut Squash Burgers, they’ve got this sweet-savory thing going that even my picky eater loves.

On weekends, we treat ourselves to Carrot Cake Waffles for brunch. And for sides, we go with Goat Cheese Pasta Salad or Wonton Nacho Cups, and if we’re still hungry, Super Duper Moist Lemon Cake. Total win.

FAQ

What is the recipe name made of?

These juicy AF turkey burgers are made with ground turkey, avocado, red onion, mayo, spices, and a few sauces.

What does it taste like?

They’re super juicy thanks to the mashed avocado and bold seasonings.

Can I make this recipe without sriracha?

Yes.

Can I grill these burgers instead of using a skillet?

You can, but be careful.

Are turkey burgers healthier than beef?

Yes.

Can I use ground chicken instead of turkey?

Yes.

Can I make these burgers ahead of time?

Sure.

Can I freeze the burger patties?

Yes.

What kind of buns should I use?

Any buns work.

What toppings go best with these burgers?

Lettuce and even more avocado go great.