These Fajita Turkey Burgers are seasoned with Mexican spices and loaded with peppers, onions and cheese — they’re Chicken Fajitas in sandwich form! A fun, healthy twist on a burger!
Can you believe this is my first turkey burger recipe on here? I have to admit, I haven’t made a lot of turkey burgers in my day but we are all totally hooked now. They are such a fun healthy twist on one of our favorite summer foods!
These burgers are so juicy and perfectly seasoned — they’re not overly spicy but have great Mexican flair! If you like your Mexican food really spicy, you can add some extra chipotle powder or even some cayenne pepper or paprika — you’ll have to use your own discretion because I haven’t tested it with additional spices! We like our “spicy” food pretty mild around these parts.
You can cook them on the grill or in a pan. Normally I like to refrigerate or freeze my burgers before cooking so that they hold together better, but I cooked these right after forming them and they were still perfect! If you want to make them ahead, they can be refrigerated for 24 hours or frozen for 3-6 months before cooking.
I topped these burgers with a marble cheddar cheese, but Monterey Jack would be another awesome choice, especially one studded with jalapeno if you like things with extra kick!
Fajita Turkey Burgers
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs for a GF option, try finely crushed GF tortilla chips!
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
- 1-2 bell peppers sliced
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- Buns, avocado, mayo, additional toppings to serve as desired
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine turkey, egg, bread crumbs, seasoning salt, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin and onion powder until just combined. Shape into 4-6 patties.
- Preheat pan or grill to medium heat and grease lightly. Cook burgers for about 4-5 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F. Top with cheese and let sit until melted.
- Meanwhile, heat canola oil in a medium pan over medium high heat. Cook peppers and onions, stirring often, for 5-8 minutes until desired tenderness is reached (as crisp or tender as you like them!).
- Serve burgers topped with sauteed peppers on a bun (optional!) with desired toppings: avocado, mayo or sour cream, salsa, whatever you prefer!
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sharon says
what cheese should be used in this recipe. thank you
Ashley Fehr says
A mozzarella or Monterey Jack would be great!
Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says
LOVE the idea of fajita flavors incorporated into a burger! Brilliant ?. Can’t wait to try it!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
I actually just got some ground turkey for burgers today! Can’t wait to try these!
Kelly says
This is the ultimate turkey burger! I love how loaded up with goodies it is. And the fajita twist sounds amazing! It’s perfect for summer!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! These sound delicious! So many turkey burgers I’ve seen just don’t have flavor, but your spices add just the right touch. I would add some chipotle powder as I am hooked on it.
Ashley Fehr says
That’s a great idea Dorothy! I actually just bought some for the first time not that long ago but I LOVE it!
Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says
Love this idea! Always fun to combine two different foods and reimagine them!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Mary!
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
I’m thinking you should make turkey burgers on the regular, because these are all sorts of awesome, girlfriend!! Love me some fajitas and I’m crazy for turkey burgers, so this combo is like whoa!! Gimmmmmmeee dat! Perfect for this weekend! Cheers!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Chey! So true! Hope you have a great holiday weekend!
Malinda @Countryside Cravings says
I have only made turkey burgers a few times with not much success, they’re always dry. Now yours really do look juicy and I love the mexican twist!!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I have yet to make a turkey burger, which is funny, because I love them! This fajita kind sounds delicious, Ashley! Anything with a Mexican flair is right up my alley. And this is so perfect for summer, too!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Gayle! I can’t believe it took my so long!