Columbus Turkey Burgers Air Fryer
Quick, healthy, and flavorful turkey burgers cooked in the air fryer. Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or family meals. Juicy inside, slightly crisp outside, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
Equipment
- Air fryer (basket style recommended)
- Tongs or spatula
- Meat thermometer
- Brush or spray bottle for oil
- Plates or trays for serving
Ingredients
- 4 Columbus turkey burgers fresh, frozen, or seasoned
- 1 tsp olive oil or nonstick spray
- 4 burger buns
- Optional toppings:
- 4 slices cheese
- 1 cup lettuce
- 1 tomato sliced
- Pickles as desired
- Condiments ketchup, mustard, mayo
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly brush or spray the burgers with olive oil.
- Place burgers in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Cook for 6–7 minutes on the first side.
- Flip the burgers halfway through cooking.
- Continue cooking for 6–7 more minutes (15–18 minutes if cooking frozen burgers).
- Check internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (74°C).
- Let burgers rest 2–3 minutes before serving. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings and condiments.
Notes
Frozen burgers can be cooked directly without thawing; just add a few extra minutes.
For crispier edges, lightly spray the burgers with oil before cooking.
Cooking times may vary depending on burger thickness and air fryer model.
Resting burgers before serving helps retain juices.
