These Buffalo wing burgers are further proof that chicken or turkey burgers do not have to be boring or bland. These are definitely our go-to no-beef burgers. A little spiciness, tender patties, and oh, my favorite, Buffalo wing flavor. Topped with a dressing that is both sweet and spicy. Perfect!

I’ve already made these Buffalo wing burgers several times. We absolutely love them. So far, I have only made them with ground turkey, since we prefer the texture of ground turkey over chicken. Well, that and ground turkey has been on sale lately!
Also try my campfire burgers or my crazy-great west coast burgers.
Buffalo Wing Burgers
These Buffalo wing burgers are further proof that chicken or turkey burgers do not have to be boring or bland.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 530kcal
Ingredients
For the burgers
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more for the grill
- 1/2 small sweet onion minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Frank’s hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme crumbled
- 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flake or more
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- 4 hamburger buns
- green leaf lettuce optional
- tomato sliced, optional
For the mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon freshly squeezed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Frank’s hot sauce
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
For the burgers
- Melt butter with oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add the onion and salt and cook until onion starts to turn golden.
- Add the garlic, stir and cook another 2 minutes.
- Add the pepper, hot sauce, thyme, and red pepper flake. Stir then remove to a large bowl to cool for at least 5 minutes.
- Add the ground meat and combine well. Form into 4 equally-sized patties.
- Fire up your grill. Oil your grates so that the patties do not stick.
- Grill patties until they reach 165 F, approximately 5 minutes per side. Be careful flipping the patties if they begin to crumble.
- Toast buns if desired.
- Slather buns with the mayonnaise. Add lettuce (if using), the grilled patties, tomato (if using) and the top bun and serve.
For the mayonnaise
- Combine all ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 982mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutritional values are approximate.