Did you know you can cook a frozen turkey burger in the air fryer? Cooking frozen burgers whether beef or turkey is a great way to get an easy healthy dinner on the table with a cook time of under 20 minutes! Make these juicy air fryer turkey burgers for anyone on keto, Whole30 or any healthy diet.
Once I found out you can cook frozen foods in the air fryer, I was hooked! If you have a busy lifestyle or a busy family life, you can use your air fryer to make quick and healthy meals even from frozen. The best part is, you don’t really have to babysit your food like you would on the stovetop.
One of my favorite things to make with my Ninja Foodi Air Fryer is frozen burgers. My easy recipe for air fryer burgers is a big hit so I thought I might as well try cooking frozen turkey burgers too and it was super easy.
- Place the frozen BUBBA burger® patties on the bottom of the basket. …
- Set the air fryer to cook at 370°F.
- Cook 13 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F for beef BUBBA burger® varieties or 165°F for turkey and veggie BUBBA burger® varieties.
Best time and temperature to cook frozen burgers in the air fryer.
This answer to cooking time will depend on the thickness of the burgers and also the air fryer. If cooked at 370 degrees F, you will need anywhere from 9-15 minutes. I like to check mine with a meat thermometer. I would say the average frozen burger patty will take 10 minutes to cook.
Rare Burger – 8-10 minutes at 370 degrees F with internal temperature of 120 degrees F.
Medium – 10-12 minutes at 370 degrees F with internal temperature of 150 degrees F.
Well Done – 12-15 minutes at 370 degrees F with internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
If you would like to make a cheeseburger, simply lay a slice of cheese on top of the burger once it’s finished cooking. Place the air fryer basket back inside the air fryer and let it sit for 30-45 seconds. The cheese should melt and be ready to serve.
How do you make frozen turkey burgers taste better?
Dress them up of course! Think about:
The more the better when it comes to sliders and burgers to me. Yes the meat is important and typically the star of the show but that is just the very beginning. If I can find beautiful avocados at the store I will grab a ton and load it up with slices. Mash and add some salsa into the mix to make guacamole turkey burgers too.
Now these aren’t for ground turkey. If your meat is defrosted you’d want closer to an 8 minute burger cook time. At 4 minutes flip them over. Test at the end to ensure they reach 165 degrees F.
Internal temperature of 165 degrees will ensure the very middle is not raw and safe to eat. Just sprinkle with salt and pepper if you like, or leave burger patties plain in air fryer basket.
Either way all pieces should stay in a single layer and not overlap or they won’t cook properly. You can cook a turkey burger Ninja foodi grill style too, that has the air crisp function for that.
With preheating time this will take about 15 minutes total, talk about a quick dinner idea! To improve your experience I do recommend spraying your basket lightly with non stick spray.
Time needed: 14 minutes.
Frozen Turkey Burger in Air Fryer
If you have a bunch of people coming over you can create a burger bar, that is fun! For a healthier choice, try making frozen salmon in air fryer too.
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⏲ Best Time & Temperature to Air Fry Frozen Burgers
The amount of time it takes to air fry a frozen burger depends on the size and thickness of the burger patty. These are general recommendations. When cooked at 375 degrees, the typical beef burger needs about 10-15 minutes to cook at a temperature of 375F (flipping halfway through). Check on your burgers at the 10-minute mark and adjust the time accordingly.
FAQ
How do you cook frozen turkey burgers in air fryer?
How long should I cook my turkey burger in the air fryer?
- Lightly spray the rack with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place 4 turkey patties on a rack, evenly spaced apart.
- Set the air fryer temperature to 400˚F and set the timer to 20 minutes. …
- Stop the air fryer timer at 10 minutes and turn the patties over once. …
- Remove turkey patties from the air fryer.
Can you use an air fryer for turkey burgers?
