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Turkey Burgers with Smoky Aioli

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If you think of turkey burgers as boring or dry, give these turkey burgers with smoky aioli a try. They might change your mind!

turkey burgers with smoky aioli

Eric and I have become quite the fans of turkey burgers. I’ve heard people say that they won’t eat turkey burgers because they’re too dry or don’t have enough flavor. That is definitely not the case with these turkey burgers with smoky aioli. The aioli is mixed into the turkey to provide moisture and flavor. Topped with more aioli, peppery arugula and grilled red onions, this burger is the opposite of dry and flavorless. Serve these burgers with the easiest french fries for a delicious at-home burger night!

If you’re in a hurry for dinner and want to get a head start, the aioli can be made one day ahead and refrigerated. Additionally, the patties can be formed and refrigerated up to four hours. The aioli is so good that I highly recommend making extra for dipping your french fries in!

  • COOK TIME:
  • YIELD: 4 bugers
Ingredients

  • For the aioli:

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing

  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

  • 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • For the burgers:

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • 1 small red onion, sliced into 4 ⅓-inch slices

  • 4 hamburger buns

  • Arugula, for topping

Directions
  • 1

    To make the aioli, whisk mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and spices together in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  • 2

    Place turkey in a medium bowl and gently mix in 2 tablespoons aioli. Form into 4 equal patties and use your thumb to form a small indention into the center of each. Heat a grill pan to medium-high heat. Brush onions with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for 4 minutes per side. Brush burgers with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill for 5 minutes per side.

    Place burger on bun and top with aioli, grilled red onion and arugula.

SOURCES:
  • Bon Apétit, August 2009
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3 responses to “Turkey Burgers with Smoky Aioli”

  1. KMAYS says:
    August 20, 2009 at 10:15 pm

    Yum! I'll definitely give these a try. DH loves really garlicky aioli.

  2. clstar says:
    August 21, 2009 at 11:13 am

    I love really garlicky anything, haha. 🙂

  3. Joelen says:
    September 1, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    I'm due to make some turkey burgers soon – this looks delicious!