Turkey Burger Sweet Potato Fries (Printable)
Wholesome turkey patties served with crispy baked sweet potato fries for a nutritious meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Turkey Patties
01 - 1.1 lb ground turkey
02 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1 teaspoon salt
08 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
09 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
→ For Assembly
11 - 4 whole-wheat burger buns
12 - 4 lettuce leaves
13 - 1 large tomato, sliced
14 - 4 slices red onion
15 - 4 teaspoons mayonnaise or preferred sauce (optional)
→ For Sweet Potato Fries
16 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½ inch thick fries
17 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
18 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
19 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
20 - ½ teaspoon salt
21 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Toss sweet potato fries with olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Arrange fries in a single layer on the baking sheet.
02 - Bake fries for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once halfway through, until edges are golden and crispy.
03 - In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, onion, garlic, parsley, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix gently until just combined.
04 - Divide mixture into four equal portions and shape each into a burger patty.
05 - Heat olive oil in a grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Cook patties for 5 to 6 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Lightly toast whole-wheat buns, if desired.
07 - Spread mayonnaise or sauce on buns. Layer lettuce, turkey patty, tomato slices, and red onion on the bottom bun, then cover with the top bun.
08 - Serve assembled burgers hot with sweet potato fries on the side.
# Expert Hacks:
01 -
- Lean turkey keeps you satisfied without the heaviness of beef, making you feel energized instead of sluggish.
- The sweet potato fries steal the show—crispy outside, creamy inside, and naturally sweet in a way that makes them feel like a treat.
- It comes together in under an hour, perfect for those nights when you want something that feels intentional but doesn't demand hours in the kitchen.
02 -
- Don't skip mixing the seasonings into the meat itself—they should be distributed throughout, not just sprinkled on top where they fall off.
- Sweet potato fries benefit from being cut uniformly; uneven pieces mean some burn while others stay undercooked, so take the extra thirty seconds to cut them properly.
- Turkey burgers benefit from a minute of rest after cooking, giving the juices a chance to redistribute so you don't bite into a dry patty.
03 -
- Form your burger patties and refrigerate them for at least 15 minutes before cooking; they hold their shape better and stay juicier.
- Don't flip your patties more than once—constant turning keeps them from developing that flavorful crust on the outside.