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    Instant Pot Turkey Burgers

    Published: June 28, 2021 · Modified: July 12, 2023 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Learn how to make the best homemade turkey burgers in your pressure cooker in 30 minutes or less. With ground turkey and a handful of seasonings, you'll make these juicy Instant Pot Turkey Burgers loaded with flavor. Adult and kid approved!

    Burger on a glass plate.
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    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Variations
    • Turkey Burger Toppings
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Recipe FAQ‘s
    • More Instant Pot Recipes
    • Instant Pot Turkey Burgers
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    Check out my Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Sliders and my Instant Pot BBQ Chicken Wings for more dinner ideas!

    There's nothing quite like a hot, juicy burger fresh off the grill sandwiched between a soft bun with all the fixings -but what if you could achieve that same scrumptious flavor and texture without heading outdoors? That's where your Instant Pot pressure cooker comes in.

    Making turkey burgers in an Instant Pot is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. With this method, you'll have dinner on the table in no time - a nutritious dinner at that! Ground turkey is an excellent source of lean protein, vitamins B-6 and 12, and is typically lower in saturated fat than ground beef.

    Cooking burgers in the Instant Pot locks in all of the flavor and juices, making burger patties that practically melt in your mouth. Ready to cook fresh turkey burgers in your Instant Pot? Let's do it.

    Burger on a plate with a side of chips.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • No grilling. Make restaurant quality burgers from the comfort of your kitchen.
    • Effortless. The ingredients are simple and the method is quick and easy.
    • Perfect for busy weeknights. Build a burger toppings bar and have everyone assemble their own burger.
    • Make-ahead. You can freeze your burgers raw and cook them in the Instant Pot later.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

    Labeled ingredients for the burgers.
    • Ground Turkey: A good burger needs fat. That said, use ground turkey meat that is no more than 10% lean. If you’re not a fan of ground turkey, you can use beef instead.
    • Salt: Brings out the natural flavors and balances the seasonings.
    • Spices: I used equal parts pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and parsley. Feel free to use your favorite spices and seasoning blends.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

    Steps to make the burgers.

    These step-by-step instructions show you how to make turkey burgers from scratch in a pressure cooker.

    Step 1: Make burgers. Form the ground turkey into 4 burger patties using about a ½ cup (8 ounces) of ground turkey per burger. Thin them out, so they're slightly wider than your buns.

    Step 2: Season burgers. In a small bowl, stir the dried herbs and spices together. Then, use the blend to generously season both sides of each patty. Wrap each turkey burger securely in foil.

    Step 3: Pressure cook burgers. Insert the trivet into your Instant Pot. Add a cup of water and place the foil wrapped burgers on the trivet. Close the lid and seal the pressure valve. Set your Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. When the timer goes off, manually release the pressure.

    Step 4: Unwrap burgers and serve.

    Remove your burgers and carefully unwrap them. Serve on a toasted burger bun with your favorite fixings. Enjoy!

    NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

    Burger on a plate in front of the Instant Pot.

    Expert Tips

    • Double the seasoning. Make extra turkey burger seasoning to have on hand. It's delicious on grilled chicken, beef burgers, roasted vegetables, and so much more.
    • Make an indent. Using your thumb, make a small indent in the center of each patty, so they won't shrink as much while they're cooking.
    • Cooking time. The Instant Pot needs to build pressure before cooking. It can take between 5 and 15 minutes. Once it reaches pressure, the Instant Pot will beep, and the timer will begin counting down. Consider that extra time when planning your meal.
    • Check for doneness. Unlike beef burgers, turkey burgers must be cooked to temperature. The internal temperate should reach at least 165F.
    • Browning the burgers. To achieve a light crust on the surface of the burgers, you can place them under your oven broiler for 2 to 3 minutes at the end.
    • Cooking frozen turkey burgers. Follow the same exact instructions but with frozen turkey burger patties. Add at least 5 minutes to the cooking time to ensure they are getting cooked all the way through.

    Variations

    • Meat options: Ground turkey is interchangeable with ground chicken and ground pork. You can also use ground beef, but you'll need to adjust the cook times to cook your patty to temperature.
    • Sliders: This recipe yields four half-pound turkey burgers, but feel free to patty them into smaller quarter-pound burgers or 2-ounce slider patties.
    • Add finely diced onion: Mix ¼ cup of finely diced sweet Vidalia onion into the ground meat mixture.
    • Cheeseburgers: Once the burgers are finished, carefully unwrap them just enough to place a slice of cheese on top. Loosely re-wrap so the residual heat melts the cheese. Another option is melting the cheese over the burgers under the broiler at the end.
    • "Juicy Lucy": Make a juicy lucy! Patty the meat into thin 4 ounce patties. Then, enclose a slice of cheese in between two. Wrap in foil and cook.

    Turkey Burger Toppings

    Everything that goes with beef burgers tastes fantastic with turkey burgers. Start with a buttery brioche bun or a toasted kaiser roll, and then build an epic burger. Don't forget the air fryer truffle fries! Check out some of my favorite ways to top turkey burgers below:

    • Classic (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard)
    • Mushrooms & Onion (sauteed)
    • Cali-style (lettuce, fresh salsa, and avocado)
    • Crispy Bacon & Fried Egg

    Storing & Freezing

    Storing: Wrap the cooked turkey burgers in foil, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.

    Freezing: Shape turkey burgers into patties. Place the uncooked patties in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Freeze, transfer the patties to a resealable freezer bag, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw the burgers for a few hours in the fridge before cooking.

    Recipe FAQ‘s

    Are turkey burgers healthier than beef burgers?

    Turkey burgers and beef are both fantastic sources of protein and good fats. However, turkey is lower in saturated fat than beef and typically has fewer calories.

    Can I make turkey burgers with premade frozen patties?

    Sure! You may need to add additional cooking time to your Instant Pot to ensure the burgers are cooked all the way through (a 4-ounce frozen burger will take about 12 minutes, and an 8-ounce frozen burger will take about 20).

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    Instant Pot Turkey Burgers

    5 from 2 votes
    By Kate
    Learn how to make the best homemade turkey burgers in your pressure cooker in 30 minutes or less. With ground turkey and a handful of seasonings, you'll make these juicy Instant Pot turkey burgers loaded with flavor. Adult and kid-approved!
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    Prep 5 minutes mins
    Cook 15 minutes mins
    Total 20 minutes mins
    Servings 4 Servings
    Calories 254kcal
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    Special Equipment

    • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
    • Measuring Spoons

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 pounds ground turkey meat
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon pepper
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon onion powder
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon parsley chopped or dried
    • 4 hamburger buns

    Instructions
     

    • Form the ground turkey into 4 burger patties using about a ½ cup (8 ounces) of ground turkey per burger. Thin them out, so they're slightly wider than your buns.
    • In a small bowl, stir the dried herbs and spices together. Then, use the blend to generously season both sides of each patty. Wrap each turkey burger securely in foil.
    • Insert the trivet into your Instant Pot. Add a cup of water and place the foil-wrapped burgers on the trivet. Close the lid and seal the pressure valve. Set your Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. When the timer goes off, manually release the pressure.
    • Remove your burgers and carefully unwrap them. Serve on a toasted burger bun with your favorite fixings. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Using your thumb, make a small indent in the center of each patty, so they won’t shrink as much while they’re cooking.
    • Unlike beef burgers, turkey burgers must be cooked to temperature. The internal temperate should reach at least 165 °F.
    • To achieve a light crust on the surface of the burgers, you can place them under your oven broiler for 2 to 3 minutes at the end.
    • Cooking frozen turkey burgers: Follow the same exact instructions but with frozen turkey burger patties. Add at least 5 minutes to the cooking time to ensure they are getting cooked all the way through.
    • Storing: Wrap the cooked turkey burgers in foil, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
    • Freezing: Shape turkey burgers into patties. Place the uncooked patties in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Freeze, transfer the patties to a resealable freezer bag, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw the burgers for a few hours in the fridge before cooking.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 254kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 381mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    Comments

    1. Amanda Noonan

      January 03, 2023 at 4:00 pm

      I have an 8 quart instant pot. Would
      I need to add more water?

      Reply
      • Erika

        January 07, 2023 at 3:45 pm

        Hi Amanda! For 8-quart Instant Pot, you need to add at least 2 cups of water or other liquid.

        Reply
    2. Ruth Parkinson

      July 02, 2021 at 12:29 am

      what else can i wrap my burgers in i don't like alumin foil food absorbs alum from foil not good for dementia

      Reply
      • Erika

        July 02, 2021 at 9:48 pm

        You can wrap them in parchment paper.

        Reply
    3. Denay DeGuzman

      June 28, 2021 at 5:50 pm

      I used this delicious recipe to make little sliders using Hawaiian rolls. It was a huge hit with family and friends! I look forward to making this again and again.

      Reply
    4. Jessica

      June 28, 2021 at 5:25 pm

      I love turkey burgers, but don't always make them. I can't wait to make it in the Instant Pot next time, because this recipe looks perfect!

      Reply
    5. Leslie

      June 28, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      We have been without a grill for months! Throwing this Turkey burger recipe in the instant pot is a game changer!! Thank you!

      Reply
    6. Catherine

      June 28, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      I'm always so impressed with the things you can make in an instant pot! I would never have thought of burgers but these look so good! A perfect weeknight meal!

      Reply
    7. Michelle

      June 28, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      Such a great way to make burgers on the fly! It's so tidy, and everything cleans up quickly!

      Reply
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