Buffalo Turkey Burgers

Learn how to make spicy buffalo turkey burgers, complete with tangy blue-cheese crumbles and a gluten-free patty. Dress them up with your preferred fixings for your new favorite burger recipe. 

Buffalo turkey burgers

My love for turkey burgers is no secret. 

I’ve tried my fair share of recipes, like my Fall Apple Turkey Burgers, Healthy Greek Turkey Burgers with Tzatziki, and Easy Pineapple Turkey Burgers (to name a few). 

Today’s recipe is taking a walk on the spicy side with my new buffalo turkey burgers. 

Ground turkey is lighter than your traditional beef patty, but I certainly don’t skimp on flavor! Blue cheese crumbles give these patties a delightful tang, paired with a creamy buffalo sauce., 

This buffalo turkey recipe has a great kick, which can be amped up for the true spice fans in your life. 

Ready to try my turkey burgers with buffalo sauce? Let’s get cooking!

Ingredients needed

Here’s a little bit about everything that goes into my buffalo turkey burgers. 

• Ground turkey: These buffalo burgers are made with ground turkey as a base. I love using turkey for my burgers because it has great flavor but is leaner than ground beef. This recipe calls for 1 lb of 93/7 ground turkey. 
• Yellow onion: I diced ½ small yellow onion to mix into my ground turkey. This gives the burger patties a great flavor.
• Buffalo sauce: More than just a topping, I use 3 tablespoon of buffalo sauce in the patty mixture. I also use ½ cup to top the cooked turkey patties. 
• Blue cheese: You’ll need a full cup of crumbled blue cheese for this recipe. I use ½ cup in the turkey patties, then an additional ½ cup for the buffalo sauce topping. If you’re not a fan of blue cheese, you can easily swap this ingredient with crumbled feta; it’s similarly tangy and salty but milder than blue cheese. 
• Almond flour: I keep this recipe gluten-free by using ½ cup of almond flour in the turkey patties. You could swap this with ½ cup of breadcrumbs if you prefer. Panko makes a great gluten-free option! 
• Salt + pepper: ½ teaspoon each of salt and pepper helps to enhance each of the ingredients in my buffalo turkey burger recipe. 
• Oregano: For extra flavor, I add 1 teaspoon of oregano to the ground turkey patties; its earthy flavor helps the turkey taste richer and slightly more meaty. 
• Burger fixings: The final ingredients in this burger recipe are buns and any of your favorite toppings. I recommend sliced cheddar, lettuce, and pickles on top of bakery-fresh buns. 

Kitchen tools required

To make these turkey burgers with buffalo sauce, you’ll need a few kitchen essentials. 

• Large mixing bowl
• Box grater
• Large nonstick skillet with lid
• Spatula
• Small mixing bowl
• Spoon (for mixing)

You’ll also need to gather some measuring cups, including ½ cup, 1 tbsp, 1 tsp, and ½ tsp. 

How to make buffalo turkey burgers

Begin by adding 1 lb of ground turkey to a large mixing bowl. Then, use a box grater to grate ½ of a small yellow onion into the turkey. 

Next, add 3 tablespoon buffalo sauce, ½ cup crumbled blue cheese, ½ cup almond flour, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and 1 teaspoon oregano to the bowl. Use your hands to give everything a good mix until well combined. 

Form your ground turkey mixture into 6 even patties and set aside. 

Add 3 tablespoon of avocado oil to a large nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat. 

Once hot, add your turkey burgers to the skillet and cook for five minutes on one side. Then, flip the burgers, turn the heat to medium-low, and cover your skillet. Cook for an additional five minutes, until the insides have cooked through. 

While your burgers are cooking, add ½ cup buffalo sauce and ½ cup blue cheese crumbles to a small mixing bowl and give them a mix. 

Pour the blue cheese buffalo sauce over the cooked turkey burgers, and they’re ready to eat!

Recipe tips

Below are some common buffalo turkey recipe questions. Don’t see the answer you’re looking for? Leave a comment at the bottom of this post!

How to serve buffalo turkey burgers

Serve turkey burgers on the buns of your choice, along with your favorite burger toppings. 

For a classic pairing, I suggest sliced cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, and a bit of mayonnaise on top of bakery-fresh buns. Feel free to swap your bun out for a fresh option like a crispy lettuce wrap. 

Finally, get creative with any of these tasty topping options:

• Pickled red onions
• Crumbled feta cheese
• Blue cheese dressing
• Garlic aioli
• Banana peppers
• Spicy coleslaw 
• Greek yogurt spread

How can I make this buffalo turkey recipe extra spicy? 

An easy way to adjust the spice level of these turkey burgers with buffalo sauce is to choose your sauce wisely!

Different brands of buffalo sauce will come with different heat levels. 

For a mild-medium heat, use Frank's RedHot Buffalo Wings Hot Sauce or Whole Foods Market Organic Buffalo Wing Sauce.

For a medium-hot heat, try  Wing-Time Medium Buffalo Wing Sauce or Texas Pete Buffalo Sauce.

Are these buffalo turkey burgers gluten-free?

These buffalo turkey burgers are naturally gluten-free because they’re made with either almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs. 

Keep this recipe celiac-friendly by choosing a gluten-free bun or lettuce to wrap your burger.

Storing leftovers

To store leftover buffalo turkey burgers, allow them to cool completely, then add them to an airtight container. They should keep well in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. 

These burgers also freeze well, lasting for up to 3 months in the freezer with proper storage. To prevent freezer burn, I suggest wrapping your patties in tin foil or plastic wrap before placing them in an airtight container. 

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

Burger lovers rejoice! I have even more scrumptious burger recipes for you to try. 

• Best Black Bean Veggie Burgers
• Turkey Breakfast Burger With Chipotle Aioli
• Beef Burger Bowl Recipe
• Easy Simple Turkey Burger Recipe
• Cheeseburger Casserole With Spaghetti Squash

Recipe by Erin Antoniak and Photos by Bake and Bacon