These Jerk Turkey Burgers are bursting with bold Jamaican jerk flavors and topped with tropical mango. Tender, juicy, and amazing! A great addition to your summer grilling rotation.

While the grill is still hot, consider making some grilled eggplant or a corn salad to enjoy with the burgers.

Moist and Juicy Turkey Burgers

Favorite thing about being a homeowner? Having a yard. Favorite thing about having a yard? Owning a grill. Love my grill.

I don’t subscribe to a grilling “season”… my grill gets a workout year-round no matter what the weather, with ribs, chicken, shrimp, and burgers. Mostly burgers.

I have two favorite turkey burgers that I make frequently – my Feta Turkey Burgers and these Jerk Turkey Burgers, which are made with my jerk marinade and topped with fresh mango slices. They burst with flavor.

Ingredients Needed

These turkey burgers are simple, but have such an amazing flavor thanks to jerk marinade. Here’s what you’ll need to make them.
(Scroll below to the printable recipe card for details and measurements.)

• Lean ground turkey – We prefer the Jenni-O brand of ground turkey over all others we’ve tried. It’s less wet and sticky, so it’s easier to work with.
• Our homemade jerk marinade – This adds necessary moisture and amazing flavor.
• Plain breadcrumbs – Helps hold the burgers together.
• Scallions – These onions have a subtle peppery flavor.
• Salt and pepper – To season the burgers.
• Olive oil
• Ripe mango

Tips for the Best Turkey Burgers

• Don’t over mix them! Over mixing your ingredients can lead to a tough burger.
• Use jerk marinade, not dry seasonings. Since the jerk marinade is liquid, it gives these extra moisture. Don’t substitute it for jerk seasonings.
• Form into uniform size. Shape the patties into a uniform size and thickness, so they cook evenly.
• Brush with oil before chilling. Brush both sides with olive oil before refrigerating. This helps lock in moisture, so the exterior doesn’t dry out.
• Chill raw patties before grilling. Refrigerate them for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator or 20 minutes in the freezer before placing on the grill. This helps them hold their shape while cooking.
• Make sure your grill is hot and oiled. This gives the burgers those gorgeous charred grill marks and also helps prevent sticking.

What to Serve with Jerk Turkey Burgers

We love burgers with french fries or onion rings, of course. It also pairs well with pea salad or macaroni salad.

For the toppings, you can go the traditional route with lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. But these particular burgers are taken up a big notch with some sliced fresh mango. I highly recommend you don’t eliminate it. The jerk seasonings and tropical mango are a perfect explosion of flavors and summer perfection!

Make Ahead and Storage

• Make ahead. You can make these ahead and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or freezer for up to 2 months, keeping in mind the longer they’re frozen the more they can lose their optimal flavor.
• Freeze them raw. Mix your ingredients as instructed, form the patties, and place them flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for a few of hours until completely solid. Then transfer to a freezer-safe bag, either flat or stacked, separating each patty with some wax paper. To serve: Thaw. Remove wax paper and grill as directed.
• Freeze them after cooking. Prepare as directed all the way through grilling. Allow them to cool completely, transfer to a cookie sheet and flash freeze (about 45-60 minutes), then stack them in between pieces of wax paper, and place them in a gallon size freezer bag; freeze. To serve: thaw and reheat.

More Burger Recipes:

• Spinach Feta Turkey Burgers
• Spanish Mustard Burgers
• Salmon Burgers
• Barbecue Onion Burger
• Ground Chicken Burgers

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