Spicy Turkey Burgers with Sriracha Mayo, Sweet Potato Chips and Ginger Greens

These spicy turkey burgers bring together savory soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, cilantro and a measured kick of sriracha for patties that taste anything but plain.

A quick sriracha mayo adds creamy heat, while baked sweet potato rounds and ginger-dressed greens round out the plate with sweet, crisp and fresh contrast.

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Ingredients

10 Ground TurkeyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 ShallotView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 GarlicView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 Sweet PotatoesView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 Soy SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 GingerView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 CilantroView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 Mixed GreensView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 Potato BunView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 Vegetable OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Salt, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Pepper, to tasteView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Wash and dry the produce. Slice the sweet potato into very thin rounds, like chips.
2. Spread the sweet potato rounds on a baking sheet. Toss with a drizzle of vegetable oil, then season with salt and pepper. Bake until browned and crisp, about 25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
3. Meanwhile, mince the shallot. Mince or grate the garlic. Peel and mince or grate the ginger until you have 1 tablespoon. Finely chop the cilantro.
4. In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and up to 1 1/2 teaspoons sriracha, using less if you prefer milder heat. Season with salt and pepper.
5. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, minced shallot, half the garlic, 2 teaspoons ginger, half the cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon sriracha and 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Season with salt and pepper, then gently form the mixture into 2 patties. Season the outside of the patties with a little more salt and pepper.
6. Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat, using an ovenproof pan if you have one. Add the turkey patties and cook until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
7. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the burgers are no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. If your pan is not ovenproof, move the patties to the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes to finish cooking.
8. Split the potato buns and place them on the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes. Toast in the oven for 2 to 3 minutes.
9. In a large bowl, whisk a pinch of the remaining ginger, a pinch of the remaining garlic and a drizzle of vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper, adding more garlic or ginger if desired. Add the mixed greens and toss to coat.
10. Spread sriracha mayo on the toasted buns. Add the turkey burgers and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro. Serve with the ginger-dressed greens, sweet potato chips and any extra sriracha mayo for dipping.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

How spicy are these turkey burgers?

They have a noticeable sriracha kick, but the heat is adjustable. Use less sriracha in the mayo and patties for a milder burger.

Can I cook the turkey burgers without an ovenproof pan?

Yes. Sear the patties in a regular pan, then transfer them to the baking sheet with the sweet potatoes and bake until no longer pink in the center.

What sides are served with these burgers?

The burgers are served with baked sweet potato chips and mixed greens tossed with a simple ginger-garlic dressing.

Do the potato buns get toasted?

Yes. Split the buns and toast them on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes near the end of cooking.

What allergens are in this recipe?

This recipe contains soy, wheat and eggs from ingredients such as soy sauce, potato buns and mayonnaise.