Turkey Burger Sweet Potato Fries (Print Version)
A lean turkey patty paired with crispy baked sweet potato fries offers a wholesome and flavorful meal.
# What You Need:
→ Turkey Burgers
01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
06 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
11 - 4 whole wheat burger buns
→ Sweet Potato Fries
12 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick fries
13 - 2 tbsp olive oil
14 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
15 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
16 - 1/2 tsp salt
17 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Burger Toppings
18 - 4 lettuce leaves
19 - 4 tomato slices
20 - 4 red onion slices
21 - Ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise (optional)
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
03 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping fries halfway through, until edges are golden and crisp.
04 - In a large bowl, mix ground turkey, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
05 - Shape the mixture into 4 evenly sized patties.
06 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Optionally, toast whole wheat burger buns until lightly crisped.
08 - Place each turkey patty on a bun, top with lettuce, tomato slices, red onion slices, and preferred sauces.
09 - Serve turkey burgers immediately alongside the baked sweet potato fries.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Turkey stays incredibly moist when you don't overwork the meat, and these patties prove it every single time.
- The combination of Dijon mustard and smoked paprika gives you complexity that makes you forget you're eating lean protein.
- Sweet potato fries baked instead of fried means you can eat more of them without guilt, and honestly, they taste better crispy.
02 -
- Don't form your patties until you're ready to cook them—letting them sit in the fridge makes them shrink and cook unevenly.
- The thermometer is your friend here; turkey can seem done on the outside while still being slightly undercooked inside, and a quick temperature check takes the guesswork out.
03 -
- Create a little indent in the center of each patty with your thumb before cooking so it stays flat and doesn't puff up into a dome.
- Let the skillet get properly hot before the patties touch down—you want a sizzle that means a golden crust is forming, which locks in moisture.