Jalapeno Turkey Burgers + Sriracha BBQ Sauce
These Jalapeño Turkey Burgers with Sriracha BBQ Sauce are the juiciest burgers you will ever make that need to be on your summer dinner rotation! loaded with cheese, grilled over crispy onions + drizzled with a sriracha BBQ sauce!
Creator: Leslie Stokes
Grilling SZN is here and these burgers are a must make! The combination of the jalapenos + the grilled onions is so so good, but add in the sweet heat with the sriracha bbq sauce and this one just is over the top!
If you’re looking for a burger that feels indulgent but is packed with lean protein, these Jalapeño Turkey Burgers with Sriracha BBQ Sauce need to be on your summer dinner rotation. They’re juicy, loaded with melty cheese, cooked over sweet caramelized onions, and topped with a sweet and spicy sriracha BBQ sauce that takes them completely over the top.
Turkey burgers often get a bad reputation for being dry or lacking flavor, but this recipe is anything but boring. The combination of shredded cheddar cheese mixed into the burger, fresh jalapeños, and cooking the patties directly over thick slices of red onion creates an incredibly juicy burger every single time.
One of my favorite things about this recipe is how versatile it is. We love serving these on toasted brioche buns with avocado, lettuce, and tomato for an easy summer dinner, but they also work great wrapped in lettuce for a lower-carb option. Pair them with sweet potato fries, a simple side salad, watermelon, or grilled corn for a complete meal the entire family will enjoy.
Why You’ll Love These Jalapeño Turkey Burgers
- High in protein and made with lean ground turkey
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Perfect for summer grilling season
- Easily customizable based on your family’s spice preferences
- Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly
- Kid-approved with easy modifications
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Make Ahead and Storage Tips
These turkey burgers are perfect for meal prep. Form the patties up to 24 hours in advance and store them covered in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
To freeze, place uncooked burger patties on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before cooking.
Leftover cooked burgers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated in the microwave, skillet, or air fryer.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these Jalapeño Turkey Burgers with:
- Crispy sweet potato fries
- Mexican street corn salad
- Fresh fruit and watermelon
- Pasta salad
- Grilled vegetables
- A simple side salad
- Chips and guacamole
If you love easy, protein-packed summer dinners, don’t miss my other family favorites:
- Buffalo Chicken Smash Burgers
- Chipotle Chicken Sandwiches with Fresh Peaches
- Hawaiian Turkey Burgers
- Grilled Steak Nacho Bowls
- Summer Shrimp Scampi
This is one of those recipes that proves healthy dinners never have to be boring. The combination of juicy turkey burgers, caramelized onions, creamy avocado, melty cheese, and that irresistible sriracha BBQ sauce creates a restaurant-worthy burger you’ll want to make all summer long.
Tips for the Best Turkey Burgers
- Use 93/7 ground turkey for the juiciest burgers. Extra-lean turkey can dry out more quickly.
- If you prefer less heat, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños before dicing.
- Don’t overmix the burger mixture. Mix just until combined to keep the burgers tender.
- Cook to an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Cooking the burgers over slices of red onion adds incredible flavor and helps keep them juicy.
Jalapeno Turkey Burger + Sriracha BBQ Sauce
Equipment
- flat top grill, bbq grill or cast iron pan
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey meat
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup diced jalapeno
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 thick whole slices of red onion to fry the burger on top of
- 3 slices pepper jack cheese or cheese of choice
- 1/8 cup sriracha bbq sauce
Sriracha BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup bbq sauce
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- lettuce
- tomato
- avocado
- buns of choice
Let's Make It
- Heat up the grill or pan to a medium high heat.
- Slice 3 thick slices out of a red onion, keeping them in a whole.
- In a large bowl mix together the turkey, salt, pepper, garlic, onion powder, paprika, jalapenos, cheddar cheese and bbq sauce. Roll the mixture into 3 large patties.
- Drizzle a little bit of olive oil over the flat top and lay down 3 slices of onion. Place one burger patty over each onion slice and grill for 5 minutes. Flip the burger and continue cooking until the burger is done, flipping every once in a while until the burger reaches an internal temperature of 165℉. Don't forget to top the burger with pepper jack cheese for the last couple minutes of grilling!If you are cooking these on a regular grill, just smash the burgers into the onions before adding to the grill!
- Layer the burger with smashed avocado at the bottom, the burger patty, sriracha bbq sauce, lettuce + tomato.
