Turkey Burger Sweet Fries (Print View)
Wholesome juicy turkey burger paired with crispy oven-baked sweet potato fries for a balanced meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Turkey Burgers
01 - 1.1 lbs ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
06 - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1/2 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
12 - Optional: 4 slices cheddar cheese
→ Toppings
13 - Lettuce leaves
14 - Tomato slices
15 - Sliced red onion
16 - Pickles
17 - Ketchup, mustard, or mayonnaise
→ Sweet Potato Fries
18 - 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick fries
19 - 2 tbsp olive oil
20 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
21 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
22 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, and black pepper. Spread evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
02 - Bake fries for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway through, until edges are golden and crispy.
03 - Combine ground turkey, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
04 - Shape mixture into four equal patties. Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook patties 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and fully cooked with an internal temperature of 165°F. Optionally add cheese slices during the last minute of cooking.
05 - Lightly toast burger buns.
06 - Place a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, add turkey patty, then top with tomato, red onion, pickles, and preferred sauces.
07 - Serve burgers immediately with sweet potato fries on the side.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Ground turkey stays impossibly juicy when you don't overwork the mixture, and the Worcestershire sauce does the heavy lifting on flavor.
- These fries are the crispy, golden side dish that actually makes you feel good about what you're eating.
- Everything comes together in under an hour, so it feels restaurant-worthy without the stress.
02 -
- Ground turkey is lean and forgiving only if you don't overwork it; mix just until the seasonings disappear into the meat, then stop.
- Sweet potato fries need space on the pan and the oven temperature really does matter—too cool and they get soft, too hot and the outside burns before the inside cooks.
03 -
- Form your patties with a slight indent in the center so they cook evenly and don't puff up into a dome.
- Toast your buns in the same skillet after cooking the burgers so they pick up those caramelized brown bits—it's a small detail that changes everything.