- 2 pounds ground turkey
- 1 1/3 cups seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 small onion – grated, and juice drained
- 2 eggs
- 3 tablespoons applesauce
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 hamburger buns, split
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Mix the turkey, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, applesauce, chili powder, paprika, and kosher salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions, then shape into patties.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange the patties in the skillet and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Place the browned patties on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Transfer the patties to a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Bake the turkey burgers in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Serve the turkey burgers on the hamburger buns.