Tropic Like It’s Hot Avocado Turkey Burgers

Turkey burgers get a bad rap—and for good reason. They're often dry, bland, and tragically disappointing. But not anymore. These juicy avocado turkey burgers are here to change your mind (and possibly your life). Moist, flavorful, and spiked with our Island Sunrise seasoning—this is the tropical burger glow-up you didn’t know you needed.

Dry turkey burgers? Couldn’t be us. We gave these juicy little patties a tropical twist using our Island Sunrise (Pineapple Habanero) seasoning. Slightly sweet, tangy, and just spicy enough to wake up your taste buds without singeing your eyebrows. And thanks to one very unexpected ingredient (hello, cornstarch), they stay tender and moist—even if you forget them on the grill for an extra minute.

🍽️ Feeds: 4 hungry humans

⏱️ Cook Time: 8 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Cook Temp: Medium-High
🥪 Servings: 4 burgers

🧂 Ingredients (AKA Provisions):

• 1 lb ground turkey

• 1 tbsp mayo

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• 2–3 tbsp Island Sunrise (Pineapple Habanero) seasoning

• 2–3 tbsp cornstarch, arrowroot powder, or tapioca flour

• 2 tbsp avocado oil

• 1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced

• 4 slices pepper-jack cheese (optional but strongly encouraged)

• 4 brioche buns

• Desired burger toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, etc.)

🧑🍳 Instructions:

1. Mix It Up
In a large bowl, combine ground turkey, mayo, kosher salt, Island Sunrise seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of your chosen starch (cornstarch, arrowroot, or tapioca). Get in there with your hands and gently mix until everything is just combined. Don’t overmix—no one wants rubbery meat. If the mixture feels too wet to shape, add another tablespoon of starch.

2. Patty Party
Form into 4 equal-sized patties. Pro tip: dampen your hands slightly to keep things from sticking.

3. Sizzle Time
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet (cast iron = chef’s kiss) over medium-high heat. Once hot, place patties in the pan and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp of 165°F if you’re a numbers person).

4. Avocado + Cheese = Yes
Turn off the heat. Top each patty with a few avocado slices and a slice of pepper-jack cheese. Cover the skillet with a lid or foil and let the residual heat melt that spicy, creamy goodness—about 3–4 minutes.

5. Assemble & Devour
Slide patties onto brioche buns and pile high with your favorite toppings. Want to keep it light? Wrap 'em in lettuce or serve over a fresh salad.

🌴 Tips & Notes:

• Don’t skip the mayo—it keeps the turkey moist and tender.

• Cornstarch is your secret weapon for juicy, not crumbly, turkey patties.

• Want more island vibes? Add grilled pineapple rings or a swipe of sweet chili mayo.

• These freeze beautifully. Make a double batch and thank yourself later.

Who knew ground turkey could be this sexy? Thanks to a little cornstarch magic and a whole lot of Island Sunrise seasoning, these burgers are officially in your summer dinner rotation. Juicy, spicy-sweet, and avocado-loaded—what more could you want?

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