Best Spicy Turkey Burgers Recipes

SPICY CHIPOTLE TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate. Place the ground turkey, onion, cilantro, chipotle chile pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl; mix well. Form into 4 patties.
• Cook the hamburgers on the preheated grill until the turkey is no longer pink in the center, about 4 minutes per side. Place the mozzarella slices on the patties 2 minutes before they are ready. Serve on the toasted buns.

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE TURKEY BURGERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Place turkey, onion, jalapeño, and spices together in a large bowl and mix together until all the ingredients are incorporated.
• Lightly wet your hands and use them to shape 4 circular patties about 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.
• Heat up about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Cook burgers for 2 minutes on the first side, then flip, lower heat to low, and cook them for an additional 5-6 minutes. Top with pepper jack cheese during the last minute.
• NOTE: The turkey burgers must be cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check each patty for an internal temperature of at least 165˚F (75˚C) before removing from pan.
• Assemble the burgers as desired with bun, chipotle mayonnaise, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and preferred condiments.
• Enjoy!

SPICY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill for high heat.
• In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, garlic, ginger, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, salt, soy sauce, black pepper, paprika, mustard, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into 8 burger patties.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Place turkey burgers on the grill, and cook 5 to 10 minutes per side, until well done.

MOIST SPICY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix ground turkey, bread crumbs, onion, green onion, egg, garlic, parsley paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and salt together in a bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
• Form turkey mixture into 4 patties; arrange in a baking dish.
• Bake turkey burgers in the oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

SPICY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix together the oregano, pepper, cumin powder, garlic powder, egg white and salsa. Add the turkey and mix thoroughly. Shape into 2 burgers. Cook on stove top in cast iron grill pan or on outdoor grill over medium heat. Cook burgers for 6-8 minutes per side until center is no longer pink. Serve on a bun with toppings.
• In a large bowl mix together the oregano, pepper, cumin powder, garlic powder, egg white and salsa. Add the turkey and mix thoroughly. Shape into 2 burgers. Cook on stove top in cast iron grill pan or on outdoor grill over medium heat. Cook burgers for 6-8 minutes per side until center is no longer pink. Serve on a bun with toppings.

THAI TURKEY BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER PEPPER RELISH AND SPICY MAYO

Steps:

• Combine all relish ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Combine all Thai mayo ingredients and whisk. (There will be extra. If you only want enough for the burgers, cut recipe in half). Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Combine all burger ingredients in a large bowl and form into 4 patties, being careful not to overwork meat. Grill until cooked thoroughly, about 4 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove and set aside.
• Place buns on grill cut side down and toast until lightly browned, being careful not to burn.
• Spread mayo on top part of bun. Place burgers on bottom part of bun and top the burger with relish and a handful of bean sprouts.

SPICY AND SAVORY BROILED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Set an oven rack about 4 to 5 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly spray a broiling pan with cooking spray.
• Combine turkey, onion, garlic, ginger, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, Italian seasoning, cumin, coriander, chili powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix by hand until uniformly combined. Form into 4 patties and place on the prepared pan.
• Broil until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 6 to 7 minutes per side.

SPICY GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Preheat the grill.
• Mix together, but don't overmix, the burger ingredients and brush with oil.
• Place on the grill when hot and grill until the center is no longer pink.
• Place on warmed buns and top with any burger fixin's. I tried mayo and dill pickles and that was pretty good.

SPICY SOUTHWEST TURKEY BURGERS WITH GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Chop your garlic and veggies.
• Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil on low heat for 7-10 minutes until soft and very light golden brown.
• Then combine turkey meat, garlic, onion, oil that you cooked garlic and onion in (very important), thyme, chipotle powder (or you could use one chipotle in adobo diced), roasted pepper, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, hot pepper sauce, or salt and pepper. Be careful not to overmix!
• Divide mixture into 4 equal mounds then form meat into patties. Drizzle patties with a little olive oil to coat. Cook in skillet over medium high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Place sliced cheese over the patties in the last 2 minutes of cooking, use 1 or 2 slices for each patty, as you like. slather buns with Garlic Aioli.
• If you want to decrease the heat use plain old chili powder instead of chipotle and cut it back to 1/2 teaspoon.
• For Garlic Aioli.
• Mince garlic very fine, I like to sprinkle mine with salt and mash it but totally optional. Mix all ingredients together in small bowl, this will taste even better if it sits a while and will keep in the fridge for almost a week.
• Pile cooked cheeseburgers into buns. Serve and enjoy!

GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS WITH SWEET PICKLES & SPICY COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Prepare a hot fire in a charcoal or gas grill. (Or just before you're ready to cook the burgers, heat a grill pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot.).
• Combine the turkey, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, chives, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, scallions, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and work the mixture with your hands just to mix. (Do not overmix or the burgers will be tough.)
• Form the meat mixture into four 1-inch-thick patties.
• Season both sides of the patties with salt and pepper and grill them for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until they're just done.
• Remove the patties to a platter, cover them loosely with foil to keep warm, and set them aside to rest for about 5 minutes.
• To assemble the burgers, lay a few pickle slices and one tomato slice on the bottom of each bun and place the burgers on top.
• Serve with mustard mayonnaise & the Spicy Cole Slaw, on the side.
• SPICY COLE SLAW.
• Combine the cabbage, arugula, and basil in a large bowl, and refrigerate.
• Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar, and red pepper flakes together in a small bowl.
• Just before serving, pour the dressing over cabbage, season to taste with salt and pepper, and toss gently to coat.

SPICY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix ground turkey, 1/2 cup salsa, shallots, cilantro, 3 tablespoons oil, hot sauce, cumin, salt, and pepper in large bowl. Shape turkey mixture into four 3 1/2- to 4-inch-diameter patties.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add burgers; cook until brown, about 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to low. Sauté until burgers are cooked through, about 4 minutes, turning occasionally.
• Arrange roll bottoms on 4 plates. Place lettuce, then burgers on roll bottoms. Top each burger with 2 tablespoons of remaining salsa, then roll tops.

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY BURGERS WITH CHILI LIME MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (except olive oil) in a bowl. Mix with hands for best results and pat out into patties. Heat oil in frying pan. Add burger patties to pan. Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes per side on medium-high to high heat until meat is completely cooked. Burgers will probably blacken a bit on the outside. For the chili lime mayonnaise, combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Chill for at least 30 minutes, if desired. Burgers can be eaten on a bun or by themselves, dipped in mayonnaise.

SPICY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the onion, yogurt, dill, hot pepper sauce, salt and garlic. Crumble turkey over mixture; mix well. Shape into four patties, each about 3/4 in. thick. , Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165° and juices run clear. Serve on rolls with lettuce and tomato.

ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS WITH SPICY YOGURT SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix together turkey, onions, spices, soy sauce, honey and egg. Purée spinach using food processor and combine with turkey mixture. (Should make 8 patties) Heat skillet and put 3 tablespoons olive oil inches Brown patties on both sides, remove from skillet and place on a greased baking sheet. Finish cooking at 350 degrees until cooked through (15-20 minutes).
• For yogurt sauce, just combine all ingredients and chill until burgers are cooked.
• Serve Asian Turkey Burgers with Spicy yogurt sauce on top! (We eat these without any bun and served with a side of Garlic Roasted Quinoa for a healthy alternative to rice!).

THAI TURKEY BURGERS WITH CUCUMBER PEPPER RELISH AND SPICY MAYO

Steps:

• Combine all relish ingredients and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Combine all Thai mayo ingredients and whisk. (There will be extra. If you only want enough for the burgers, cut recipe in half). Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Combine all burger ingredients in a large bowl and form into 4 patties, being careful not to overwork meat. Grill until cooked thoroughly, about 4 minutes per side. Once cooked, remove and set aside.
• Place buns on grill cut side down and toast until lightly browned, being careful not to burn.
• Spread mayo on top part of bun. Place burgers on bottom part of bun and top the burger with relish and a handful of bean sprouts.

SPICY SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in large bowl. Divide into four burgers and grill.
• Enjoy!

SPICY CHIPOTLE TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Place turkey, garlic, chipotle, oregano, mustard, chili powder, cumin and cayenne, if using, in a bowl. Using your hands, mix until ingredients are evenly incorporated. Divide mixture into 4 balls of equal size. Form each into a patty 3/4 to 1-inch thick. Handle as little as possible.
• Prepare a grill to medium-high. Brush grill grate with oil.
• Sprinkle both sides of burgers with salt and pepper. Place on grate and grill until well seared on both sides, about 5 minutes for medium-rare or 6 minutes for medium.
• If cooking indoors, place a cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add burgers pan coated with cooking spray. Cook until well seared on both sides, 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium.
• When the burgers are almost done grilling, place a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Also, place the buns, cut sides down, on the grill to toast; remove when lightly browned.
• Serve the grilled patties and toasted buns along with the remaining fixings.

SPICY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• Cut meat into 1" cubes; discard skin and bones. Place in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and transfer to freezer. Chill protein until very cold (it should feel firm but still give when pressed with your finger), about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, place all grinding parts (the stand mixer's grinding attachment, including the dies, or the bowl and blade of the food processor) in the freezer until very cold, at least 15 minutes. Assemble grinder attachment with chilled coarse die. Set a bowl in a large bowl of ice; arrange beneath the attachment to catch ground turkey and keep it cold.
• Transfer turkey to a medium bowl. Mix in onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño or serrano chile, coriander, cumin, paprika, and freshly ground black pepper. Grind mixture in batches, with mixer on medium speed, and plunge gently to press through grinder.
• Form into four 1/2"-thick patties. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Grill burgers over medium heat until cooked through, 5-7 minutes per side.

HEALTHY SPICY TURKEY BURGERS

Steps:

• 1. 1. Preheat the grill for high heat. 2. In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, garlic, ginger, chile peppers, red onion, cilantro, salt, soy sauce, black pepper, paprika, mustard, cumin, and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into 8 burger patties. 3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Place turkey burgers on the grill, and cook 5 to 10 minutes per side, until well done.
• 2. Prep Time: approx. 20 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 20 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 40 Minutes. Makes 8 servings.

ASIAN TURKEY BURGERS WITH SPICY LIME MAYO.

Steps:

• For Burgers: Combine all ingredients (except buns) in a large bowl and mix gently with your hands until just combined - do not overmix. Form turkey into 4 patties about 1/2 inch thick. Heat a skillet (in my case - a cast iron grill pan) over medium-high heat (or preheat your grill) and once hot, add burgers. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side. Toast buns if desired, then top burgers with mayo and serve. For Mayo: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix until smooth and combined.