Air Fryer Greek Turkey Burgers

If you love greek flavors but want something easy enough for a weeknight, you are going to really enjoy these air fryer greek turkey burgers. They take barely any effort and taste like something you would order at a restaurant.

I mixed feta cheese, red onion, garlic, oregano and fresh spinach right into the turkey meat. That way every single bite is packed with flavor – not just the toppings.

The air fryer does an amazing job here. It gives the burgers a nice golden outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy, and it only takes a fraction of the time compared to grilling or using the oven.

This recipe uses 93% lean ground turkey, so it is a lighter option compared to regular beef burgers. But trust me, you will not miss the beef at all with all these seasonings going on.

Everything you need is probably already in your kitchen. Let me show you how to put it all together.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Lean Protein That Actually Tastes Good – Ground turkey can sometimes be bland and boring, but the feta cheese, garlic, and oregano in these burgers give it so much flavor that you won’t even miss regular beef burgers.

Air Fryer Burgers Are Juicier – The air fryer locks in moisture so your turkey burgers come out perfectly juicy on the inside with a nice golden crust on the outside. No dry, sad patties here.

Greek Flavors Everyone Loves – The combo of feta, oregano, garlic, and spinach gives these burgers that classic Greek taste that people go crazy for. It is like a Greek salad packed right into a burger.

No Grill Needed – You do not need to fire up a grill or deal with charcoal and smoke just to enjoy a solid burger. Your air fryer handles the whole thing in a fraction of the time.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Ground Turkey (93% lean)
• 1/2 cup Feta Cheese, crumbled
• 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
• 1/4 cup Fresh Spinach, chopped
• 1 Egg
• Cooking Spray

How to Make

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, feta cheese, red onion, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, spinach, and egg. Mix gently until just combined.

Step 2

Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and form into patties about 3/4 inch thick. Make a small indent in the center of each patty to prevent puffing.

Step 3

Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and place patties in a single layer.

Step 4

Air fry at 375°F for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Step 5

Let burgers rest for 2 minutes before serving with your favorite toppings.

Tips

Don’t Overmix the Meat

When you combine everything in the bowl, use your hands and mix just enough so the feta, spinach, onion, and seasonings are spread evenly throughout the turkey. You want to stop as soon as it looks uniform.

Overworking ground turkey makes the proteins bind too tightly, which means your burgers will come out dense and rubbery instead of juicy and tender.

A good way to tell you’re done mixing is when you can’t see any pockets of plain turkey left. That’s your signal to stop and start forming patties.

Make the Center Indent

Before you put the patties in the air fryer, press your thumb into the center of each one to make a shallow dip. It doesn’t need to be deep – just a gentle press about half an inch down will do the job.

Turkey burgers puff up a lot in the air fryer because the hot circulating air cooks them from all sides at once. Without that indent, you end up with a ball-shaped burger that’s thick in the middle and hard to fit on a bun.

The indent fills in as the burger cooks, so by the time it’s done you’ll have a nice flat patty with an even thickness all the way across.

Pat the Feta Dry

Before you crumble the feta into the turkey mixture, pat it with a paper towel to remove any extra moisture. Feta that comes in brine or liquid packaging especially needs this step.

Too much moisture from the cheese can make the burger mixture wet and sticky, which makes it harder to form patties that hold their shape. It can also cause extra steam in the air fryer, which works against getting that nice outer crust on the burger.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature do I cook these Greek turkey burgers in the air fryer?

Set your air fryer to 375°F and cook the burgers for about 10-12 minutes, flipping them halfway through. This gives them a nice golden crust on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.

Always check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer before serving, since turkey needs to be fully cooked through to be safe to eat.