Who says that Christmas dinner has to be a roast?
This burger will blow your (festive) socks off! If you've got leftovers from your Christmas feast and want to create a new holiday hero, this Ultimate Christmas Burger recipe is just what you need and cooks in just 15 minutes.
It’s got all the best bits of the season — juicy turkey patties, savoury stuffing, sweet cranberry sauce, pigs in blankets, and even a cheeky slice of Brie — all stacked inside a golden brioche bun and air-fried to perfection. What’s not to love?
Why You'll Love this Burger
• Packed with festive flavours in every bite.
• Ready in just 15 minutes.
• A fun twist on Christmas dinner.
• Air fryer magic means minimal mess and maximum taste.
The Ultimate Christmas Burger
PREP 10 minutes COOK 12-15 minutes SERVES 2
Ingredients (Serves 2)
For the Burger
- Air fryer rack(s)
- 50g stuffing mix
- 100ml hot water
- 250g turkey mince
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 6 pigs in blankets (cook extra for dipping in the gracy, if you wish)
- Olive oil spray
- 2 brioche buns, sliced in half
- 2 tbsp cranberry sauce
- 50g brie, sliced
- 150ml hot gravy
- Sea salt and ground black pepper
For the Slaw
- 80g Brussels sprouts, finely sliced
- ½ carrot, grated
- ½ apple, grated
- 1 tsp wholegrain mustard
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- Sea salt and ground black pepper
Method
1. Make the stuffing: Combine the stuffing mix and water in a bowl. Stir until well combined, then leave to cool for 5 minutes, or until cool enough to handle. Shape into 4 balls.
2. Form the patties: While the stuffing is cooling, make the turkey patties. In a bowl, mix the turkey mince, garlic powder and dried rosemary. Season, then shape into two patties with your hands. Set aside.
3. Load the air fyrer: Put the pigs in blankets into the air fryer basket, along with the stuffing balls. Spray the balls with oil.
4. Add the patties: Place your air fryer rack/s into the basket and place the patties on the rack. Spray with oil and cook at 200°C for 12–15 minutes, turning everything halfway.
5. Mix the slaw: Meanwhile, make your slaw by combining all the ingredients in a bowl. Season and set aside.
6. Build your burger: Toast your brioche buns in the toaster, then spread the cranberry sauce over the bottom halves. Add the pigs in blankets first (you can cut these in half), then break up the stuffing balls and scatter on top. Add the patties and lay the Brie on top, letting it melt slightly.
7. Serve it up: Serve with your piping hot gravy to dunk in and the slaw on the side.
Serving Suggestions
• Serve with extra pigs in blankets for dipping.
• Add a side of roasties or parsnip crisps for crunch.
• Pair with mulled wine or a festive mocktail.
From the Cookbook
This recipe is from The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook: 15 Minute Feasts by Clare Andrews — a collection of quick, delicious air fryer meals. Perfect for busy cooks who still want big flavour.
Stacked with Flavour
So, if you're looking for a festive twist on a classic, this air fryer Christmas burger is the perfect way to serve up some delicious and warming festiveness in every bite in just 15 minutes. With juicy turkey patties, savoury stuffing, pigs in blankets, and melty Brie, it’s a seasonal showstopper that’s as fun to make as it is to eat.
Whether you're skipping the roast or just craving something different, Clare Andrews' air fryer burger brings the magic of Christmas to your plate.
And why not round off your festive feast with a warming sweet treat — some gooey, golden air fryer cinnamon buns. Quick to make, irresistibly sticky, and totally vegetarian, they’re another gem from The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook: 15 Minute Feasts by Clare Andrews.
