The best BBQ turkey burgers are packed with so much flavor. With 10 ingredients, you can whip together these burgers in under 15 minutes! These bbq turkey burgers are a fun twist on traditional burger as they are loaded with BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, jalapeños and spices.

Best BBQ Turkey Burgers

So, what makes these the best BBQ turkey burgers? They are rich and filling, and loaded with spices and fresh ingredients. Homemade turkey burgers are also super easy to make. They can be cooked on the stove or baked in the oven. Plus, these juicy and delicious homemade turkey burger are ready in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients you’ll need for the best BBQ turkey burgers

You need just 10 ingredients to whip up this recipe. Gather up the below ingredients and you’re good to go!

Ground turkey, 93/7 lean works best. Using this percentage creates perfectly moist and flavorful burgers
Almond flour or bread crumbs absorb moisture and help add texture
Cumin and salt are the dry seasonings we are working with
One jalapeño, diced
One half onion, diced
You can use fresh garlic or 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
Use sharp cheddar cheese
One egg helps bind all the ingredients together
BBQ sauce adds a lot of flavor! I recommend using an all natural sugar free kind

turkey burgers topped with lettuce, cheese and BBQ sauce

How to make the best BBQ turkey burgers

When it comes to making these jalapeño turkey burgers, they couldn’t be any easier! They only require a few simple steps, a knife, mixing bowl, large pan and a spatula.

Firstly, if you haven’t already, finely chop the jalapeño, onion and garlic. In a large bowl add all of your ingredients and gently mix to combine. Form the mixture into 5 patties.

In a large pan over medium heat, add about 1 tbsp of olive oil. When the oil is simmering, add in the burger patties and cover with a lid. Cook for about 4-5 minutes and then flip and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Cook until fully cooked through or until the patties reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Toast your burger buns and and top each burger with extra bbq sauce, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. Enjoy!

Why you’ll love this turkey burger recipe

This juicy turkey burger recipe is packed with protein and flavor.

This BBQ turkey burger recipe is so easy to make. In under 15 minutes you can make 5 turkey burgers.

They can be made on the stove top! Or you can bake them in the oven.

It is a fun twist on a traditional turkey burger recipe. The BBQ, jalapeño, and cheddar take the flavor profile to the next level!

They are packed with 33 grams of protein per serving. So they will leave you feeling full.

These homemade turkey burgers are great for meal prepping! Make a batch at the beginning of the week and enjoy them for lunch throughout the week.

Tips and tricks

Follow these few tips to ensure you make the best jalapeño turkey burgers!

Firstly, gently mix the ingredients. When you are combining all the ingredients, gently mix until everything is combined. We don’t want to over mix!

Secondly, cook the burgers until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. Make sure you cook your turkey burgers fully. It took about 4-5 minutes of cooking on each side for my burgers to reach 165 degrees.

Thirdly, finely chop the onion, jalapeño and garlic. Finely chopping these three ingredients allows them to combine nicely with the rest of ingredients. This way you won’t have any big chunks in your burgers.

Make sure your pan is big enough for 5 burgers. This will ensure the turkey burgers cook through properly. You want to be able to carefully flip the burgers so they don’t break.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the best way to cook turkey burgers?

Cooking turkey burgers in a pan on the stove is relatively simple! Cook the burgers in 1 tablespoon of oil, in a large pan for 4-5 minutes a side. If you’re going to bake them, bake at 450 degrees for 5-6 minutes a side. For both cooking methods, make sure the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Best way to season turkey burgers?

The combination of cumin, garlic, salt, pepper and BBQ sauce is a great way to season turkey burgers.

How to make gluten free hamburger patties?

Instead of using bread crumbs, you can use almond flour! Or use gluten free bread crumbs.

Are turkey burger easy to make?

Yes! Turkey burgers are very simple to whip up. Simply combine all the ingredients in a large bowl, form them into 5 patties, and cook them on the stove or in the oven. For full cooking instructions, scroll down below.

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