Spicy Turkey Burgers + Garlic Lemon Mayo
Deliciously spiced turkey burgers with a cool lemon aioli + extra garlic and Swiss cheese for FLAVOR. These are made right in a skillet and are the perfect turkey burger for all year long!
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt
- pepper
- ⅔ pound ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper plus more if you'd like
- 2 hamburger buns
- 2 slices deli swiss cheese
- sliced onion and lettuce for serving
Instructions
- Combine the mayo, garlic, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small dish. Set aside until ready to serve (in the fridge if you make this well in advance).
- Toast or broil the burger buns lightly.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Preheat the broiler to high. In a bowl, mix the turkey meat, onion powder, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and generous amounts of salt and pepper with your hands. Form into 2 patties.
- When the oil in the skillet shimmers (usually about the time you've finished making the patties), add the burgers and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until cooked through. Top with the cheese and broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese.
- Assemble the burgers: spread garlic mayo on both sides of the bun. Add sliced onion and lettuce, top with a burger, and serve!
Notes
These turkey patties can be made in advance! Just form the spicy turkey burgers and keep them in the fridge on a plate until you're ready to cook, or freeze them on a sheet pan on parchment paper for about 30 minutes, then transfer to a freezer bag and keep some frozen turkey burgers on hand at all times. Thaw them in the fridge overnight before cooking!
I love making these turkey burgers indoors, but you can definitely grill them or even make baked turkey burgers if that's your preferred way of cooking!
Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!