Pineapple Habanero Turkey Burgers

These juicy turkey burgers get their sweet and spicy flavor from a combination of pineapple, habanero peppers, red onion, and cilantro. They're cooked in an air fryer for a crispy exterior and a tender interior. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and cheese.

The inspiration for these turkey burgers came to me one day when I was browsing the farmers market. I saw some beautiful fresh pineapple and habanero peppers, and I immediately thought of how delicious they would be together in a burger. I also added red onion and cilantro to the mix for some extra flavor and crunch. The result was a burger that was both sweet and spicy, with a juicy interior and a crispy exterior. I've been making these burgers ever since, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh pineapple
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh habanero peppers
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat an air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, pineapple, habanero peppers, red onion, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix well and form into 4 patties.
4. Place the patties in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. Serve on buns with your favorite toppings.

Why It Works

• The combination of pineapple, habanero peppers, red onion, and cilantro creates a complex and flavorful burger.
• Cooking the burgers in an air fryer gives them a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
• Serving the burgers on buns with your favorite toppings allows you to customize them to your own taste.