Turkey Burger with Sweet Potato Fries (Print)

Seasoned turkey patties with crispy baked sweet potato fries for a healthy, satisfying dinner.

# 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 (or gluten-free buns as needed)
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:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for the sweet potato fries.
02 - Combine ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined. Form mixture into 4 equal patties.
03 - Toss sweet potato fries on the prepared baking sheet with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread fries in a single layer for even cooking.
04 - Bake sweet potato fries for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking time, until edges are crispy and golden brown.
05 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook turkey patties for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through to internal temperature of 165°F.
06 - If using cheese, place a slice on each patty during the last minute of cooking. Cover skillet briefly to melt cheese completely.
07 - Lightly toast burger buns if desired. Assemble by placing lettuce on bottom bun, followed by turkey patty with melted cheese, tomato slices, red onion, and condiments of choice. Top with bun and serve immediately with hot sweet potato fries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The smoked paprika in both the burgers and fries ties everything together
  • Turkey stays juicy while feeling lighter than beef
  • Sweet potato fries bake up surprisingly crispy
02 -
  • Overmixing the turkey makes tough dense patties
  • Sweet potato fries need space to crisp up
  • Turkey requires cooking completely through
03 -
  • Let the patties rest for a few minutes after cooking
  • Double the smoked paprika if you love bold flavor

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