Turkey Burger with Sweet Potato Fries (Printer-friendly)
Lean, seasoned turkey patties stacked high on whole wheat buns, paired with crispy seasoned sweet potato fries for a nutritious twist on a classic.
# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey Burger Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 egg
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
07 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking
→ Burger Assembly
11 - 4 whole wheat burger buns
12 - 4 lettuce leaves
13 - 1 large tomato, sliced
14 - 4 slices red onion
15 - 4 slices cheddar cheese, optional
16 - Ketchup, mustard, or preferred sauces
→ Sweet Potato Fries
17 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
18 - 2 tbsp olive oil
19 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
20 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
21 - 1/2 tsp salt
22 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined, then form into 4 equal patties.
03 - Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper on the prepared baking sheet. Spread in a single layer.
04 - Bake sweet potato fries for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook turkey patties for 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through to internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - Add cheese slice to each patty in the last minute of cooking, cover skillet to melt.
07 - Toast burger buns if desired. Assemble with bottom bun, lettuce, turkey patty with cheese, tomato, red onion, sauces, and top bun.
08 - Serve immediately alongside hot sweet potato fries.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet potato fries get impossibly crispy without deep frying
- These burgers stay juicy thanks to a few secret ingredients
- Everything cooks in under an hour with minimal cleanup
02 -
- Dont press down on the burgers while they cook or youll lose all those precious juices
- Letting the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking makes a huge difference
03 -
- Mix the turkey mixture with your hands instead of a spoon for better texture
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking turkey burgers