Grilled Turkey Burgers (Paleo, Keto and Gluten-free)
Learn how to make the best juicy grilled turkey burgers with a secret ingredient and no breadcrumbs. This healthy turkey burger recipe is gluten-free, keto and paleo!
It’s almost Labor Day, can you believe it? I know most years I’m fighting the end of summer tooth and nail, but this year I’m already in the mood for fall.
I’ve been making plenty of fall-inspired recipes behind the scenes, and they’ll be showing up shortly after I push out my last few late summer recipes.
Until then, let’s talk turkey! Or grilled turkey burgers anyway. 🙂
I love my grass fed beef grilled hamburgers, but I prefer turkey burgers most of the time. They’re lighter, leaner and when they’re nice and juicy, there’s just nothing better for me.
While the men in my house prefer hamburgers, they would never turn down these healthy turkey burgers!
Is a turkey burger healthier than a hamburger?
Turkey burgers are generally healthier than a hamburger as ground turkey is leaner, but it also depends on the following:
- The type of ground turkey that you’re using. Ground turkey is much leaner than beef, which can result in a drier burger. For this reason, I normally use ground turkey thighs for my burgers, which are either 80 – 86% lean. If you’re watching your fat intake, you can certainly choose extra lean ground turkey breast instead. Make sure your ground turkey is high in quality like Diestel brand turkey as it’s sustainably raised with superior flavor!
- The ingredients that you add to your ground turkey. Since ground turkey is leaner than hamburgers, it typically needs more added ingredients to give it extra flavor and juiciness. Adding quality ingredients to your turkey burgers will still keep them nice and healthy!
How do I keep my turkey burgers from falling apart?
Similar to meatloaf, turkey burgers require a binder that will help keep them from falling apart. Egg and breadcrumbs are often used, but in this recipe I chose to use keto and paleo-friendly mayonnaise along with almond flour to make them gluten and grain free.
How long does it take to grill a turkey burger?
I takes 10 minutes to grill turkey burgers. Simply cook 5 minutes, flip the burger, and cook 5 minutes more.
What temperature do you grill turkey burgers?
Preheat the grill to medium heat, or around 350 degrees, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
How do you keep turkey burgers from sticking to the grill?
My pro tip here is to place the turkey burger patties on an oil coated plate, brush the top lightly with oil, and chill for 10 minutes. This is essential if the meat is very sticky, as it will keep the burgers from sticking to plate as well.
If your ground turkey isn’t incredibly sticky, simply brush each side of the burger lightly with oil before cooking.
Turkey burger ingredients
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- Almond flour.
- Mayonnaise. It helps keep them moist!
- Coconut aminos. Adds savory flavor similar to Worcestershire or soy sauce.
- Garlic salt. Omit for low FODMAP.
- Salt and pepper.
How to make grilled turkey burgers
This easy turkey burger recipe comes together in minutes with these helpful tips!
- Coat a plate with 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Place all ingredients into a medium bowl. Using your hands, gently combine the ingredients to avoid overworking the meat.
- Form the burgers into 1/4 lb. patties and place on the oil coated plate. Brush a bit more oil over the tops of the burgers and chill for 10 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium high. Place the turkey burgers on the grill and reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook 5 minutes more or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
Recipe notes
- Form the burgers in advance, cover and chill until 30 minutes before you’re ready to grill.
- Coconut aminos may be substituted with Worcestershire or soy sauce if you’re not following a paleo, keto or gluten-free diet.
- Almond flour may be replaced with bread crumbs if you’re not following a gluten or grain free diet.
See all of my Grilling Recipes.
More burger recipes you’ll love:
- Chicken burger
- Pesto turkey burgers by Cook Nourish Bliss
What to serve with this recipe
If you make this recipe I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment and rating below, or tag me @flavorthemoments on Instagram!
Grilled Turkey Burgers (Paleo, Keto and Gluten-free)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 lb. lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons almond flour substitute with bread crumbs if desired
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise use keto and paleo-friendly
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder omit for low FODMAP
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos you may substitute with Worcestershire sauce or low sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- Lettuce wraps and your choice of toppings including tomato, avocado, red onion and pickles
Instructions
- Coat a plate with the tablespoon of oil.
- Place the ground turkey, almond flour, mayonnaise, garlic powder, coconut aminos, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Using your hands, combine the mixture gently to avoid overworking the meat. The mixture will be sticky.
- Form the meat into 4 burgers and place on the oil coated plate, brushing a bit more oil over the top of the burgers as well to prevent sticking. Chill 10 minutes..
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat. Place the burgers on the grill and reduce the heat to medium. Grill for 5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. Remove from heat.
- Serve in lettuce wraps with your desired toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Form the burgers in advance, cover and chill until 30 minutes before you're ready to grill.
- Coconut aminos may be substituted with Worcestershire or soy sauce if you're not following a paleo, keto or gluten-free diet.
- Almond flour may be replaced with bread crumbs if you're not following a gluten or grain free diet.
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
6 Comments on “Grilled Turkey Burgers (Paleo, Keto and Gluten-free)”
I’m a huge fan of turkey burgers! I make a large batch every few weeks and freeze them. I’ve been enjoying them at least twice a week all summer! This recipe sounds great Marcie, and I love your tip of placing the fresh patties on a plate coated with oil. I need to try that to help prevent sticking!
Freezing them is such a great idea — I really need to do that! Thanks a lot Leanne!
Marcie, I love each season, but I love it best at the end of the season. I fight the end of summer tooth and nail and I fight the end of winter tooth and nail. Just when I get into the groove for the season’s recipes, it changes on me!
Love these turkey burgers! So light, refreshing, and super delicious!
I feel that I get into each season too early because of blogging, so I’m ready to switch gears early too. Sometimes….not all the time! 🙂 Thank you Kelly!
These are so good and easy to put together. I had really lean turkey so combined it with some Italian sausage for fat content. Made some turkey pizza burgers that everyone loved!
Adding sausage is such a great idea for flavor and fat — and pizza burgers would be a huge hit here! Thx for your feedback Michele! 💛