Buffalo Wing Burgers

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!

Buffalo Wing Burgers

My Favorite Turkey Burgers

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!

I like to use a burger press when I make burgers. It, in combination with some patty papers, enables me to crank out a whole bunch of equally-sized burger patties in no time at all with little cleanup.

Also try my campfire burgers or my crazy-great west coast burgers.

Buffalo Wing Burgers
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Buffalo Wing Burgers

These Buffalo wing burgers are further proof that chicken or turkey burgers do not have to be boring or bland.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword Buffalo, burgers
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 530kcal

Ingredients

For the burgers

For the mayonnaise

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.

Apple Maple Turkey Burger

I have to admit, I was pretty skeptical making this apple maple turkey burger. Sure, I’ve had a few turkey burgers in my time, but I can’t remember any of them. None of them really wowed me to be honest. On the other hand, I can remember lots of the beef burgers I’ve had. A lot of them wowed me. I was pretty sure this wasn’t going to be a very memorable burger either. And I was wrong. Very wrong. I was wowed!

Apple Maple Turkey Burger

One Delicious Burger

The apple sauce and maple syrup really make this apple maple turkey burger (inspired by a recipe from Sandra Lee) fantastic. It is moist and tender and oh so flavorful. It is topped with apple wood-smoked  burger and a great sauce that I am going to use on regular beef burgers too.  So much so that I made these twice in two days.

I like to use a burger press when I make burgers. It, in combination with some patty papers, enables me to crank out a whole bunch of equally-sized burger patties in no time at all with little cleanup.

Also try my black bean Teriyaki burgers and my Buffalo turkey burgers with blue cheese slaw.

Apple Maple Turkey Burger
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Apple Maple Turkey Burger

I was pretty sure this wasn’t going to be a very memorable burger either. And I was wrong. Very wrong.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword burgers, turkey
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 688kcal

Ingredients

For the sauce

For the burger

Instructions

  • Combine the sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Take 4 of the pieces of bacon and place into a chopper or blender and process until all large pieces are ground.
  • Combine the ground bacon, turkey, applesauce, poultry seasoning, syrup, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Use your hands to get it mixed well. Form into 4 equally sized patties.
  • Fire up your grill for direct and indirect cooking.
  • Brush one side of the patties with olive oil and place over direct heat. Brush tops with oil.
  • Grill until lightly charred. Flip and grill another 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove to indirect heat and continue cooking until internal temperature reaches 170 F.
  • Lightly toast the buns.
  • Serve patties on toasted buns slathered with the sauce, topped with your favorite toppings and the remaining bacon slices.

Nutrition

Calories: 688kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1134mg | Potassium: 601mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.