Mornings get a serious upgrade when you have a batch of these savory turkey patties waiting in the skillet. Ground turkey gets seasoned with sage, fennel, smoked paprika, and garlic for a flavor combination that tastes like it came from a proper butcher — no fillers, no mystery ingredients. Store-bought breakfast sausage is notorious for sneaking in spice blends that can include anti-caking agents, preservatives, or warming spices you may be trying to avoid, so making your own puts you completely in control. The technique here is straightforward: mix the meat just enough to distribute the spices, press into patties, and let a hot avocado oil skillet do the heavy lifting until you get that deep golden crust. Cooking to an internal temperature of 165°F ensures every patty is perfectly safe and juicy without any guesswork. These work beautifully alongside eggs, tucked into a lettuce wrap, or eaten straight off the plate with a cup of coffee before the rest of the house wakes up.
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Combine the ground turkey, sage, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 30 seconds — do not overwork.
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and press each into a round patty about 1/2 inch thick.
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