Turkey Burger with Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)
Lean, flavorful turkey patties with crispy seasoned sweet potato fries for a complete nutritious meal.
# What You 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 your oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined. Form into 4 equal patties.
03 - Place sweet potato fries on the prepared baking sheet. Toss with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread fries out in a single layer.
04 - Bake sweet potato fries for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden.
05 - While fries bake, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook turkey patties for 6-7 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp: 165°F).
06 - If using cheese, add a slice to each patty in the last minute of cooking and cover to melt.
07 - Toast burger buns if desired. Assemble burgers: bottom bun, lettuce, turkey patty, tomato, red onion, sauces, and top bun.
08 - Serve immediately with hot sweet potato fries on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get the satisfaction of a diner meal without the heavy feeling afterwards.
- The sweet potato fries get perfectly crispy in the oven without the mess of a deep fryer.
02 -
- Overcrowding the baking sheet will steam the potatoes instead of roasting them crispy.
- Turkey meat needs to be cooked just right to avoid becoming dry and chalky in texture.
03 -
- An instant-read thermometer is the only way to guarantee juicy turkey burgers every time.
- Season the fries aggressively because sweet potatoes can handle a lot of salt and spice.