Juicy avocado burgers topped with avocado mash, pineapple relish and a spicy mayo. It’s everything you want in a burger. Sweet, savory, smokey, and grilled, it’s the perfect bite – serve with french fries!
For tips on how to make sure you have to perfect burger every time be sure to check out my Burger Grilling Guide, don’t have a grill try out these Air Fryer Burgers.
The Best Avocado Burger
Grilled until tender and juicy, this mouthwatering avocado burger is a fruity, spicy, and smokey party of flavors. Best of all, it’s ready in only 30-minutes and is perfect for leftover bits of fruit and veggies.
The simple spice mix with ancho chili and paprika adds lots of smokiness and depth. It’s so good you might start adding it to all your hamburger patties from now on! The combination of slightly charred beef in a soft bun with creamy avocado mash and sweet pineapple relish is heavenly.
Since life is always better when the grill is on, you can even add sliced cheddar for a bit of cheesy goodness. Served with a side of fries, it’ll be the burger recipe you make on repeat for the summer.
Why This Burger Recipe Works
May is National Burger Month. On that note, here are all the reasons why you’ll be making this avocado burger well past May:
- Prep-friendly. If you prep the components ahead of time, you can assemble your burgers extra quickly during the week.
- Healthy. Made with lean ground beef, chicken, or turkey, plus tons of veggies, this recipe is super healthy!
- Great for cookouts. This avocado burger recipe is a nice change from traditional burgers. Your guests will love it!
- Fruity. The homemade pineapple relish gives this recipe a true taste of summer goodness.
What You’ll Need
You’ll need a couple of spices, avocado, chipotle, pineapple, and peppers. Check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for full ingredient amounts.
For the Burgers
- Ground beef – I prefer lean ground beef.
- Hamburger buns
Smokey Spice Blend
- Smoked paprika – Any kind of paprika works.
- Garlic powder – Feel free to use 1/2 tablespoon of finely chopped garlic.
- Salt
- Ancho chili powder – If you can’t find it, swap it for more cumin.
- Ground cumin
- Ground black pepper
Spicy Mayo
- Mayo – I prefer full-fat, but low-fat works too.
- Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce – You can use chipotle sauce.
- Smoked paprika
- Garlic powder
- Lime juice – Lemon juice is a good swap.
Avocado Mash
- Avocado
- Lime juice
- Garlic powder
- Salt
Pineapple Pepper Relish
- Pineapple – You can use canned pineapple if it’s well-rinsed and drained.
- Red pepper – Any color of bell pepper is okay.
- Yellow pepper
- Fresh cilantro – Skip it if you’re not a fan of cilantro.
- Lime juice
- Salt
Can I Use Turkey or Chicken Burgers?
Of course! Ground turkey and chicken are lean proteins that’ll make these avocado burgers even healthier without compromising the flavor.
How to Make Avocado Burgers on the Grill
From the spicy mayo to the pineapple relish, every component is equally easy to make.
- Make the spice mix. Whisk the smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, ancho chili powder, ground cumin, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
- Prepare the spicy mayo. Mix the mayo, chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lime juice in a small bowl until well combined. Set it aside.
- Season the patties. Sprinkle the spice mix on one side of every patty. Let them sit on a baking sheet until ready to grill.
- Make the avocado mash. Add the avocado to a medium bowl. Use a fork to mash it completely. Mix in the lime juice, garlic powder, and salt. Set it aside.
- Prepare the relish. Preheat the grill to medium-high. Place the whole peppers on the grill. Grill on each side for 3-4 minutes, until slightly charred. Remove and let them sit for 3-4 minutes. Stem, remove the seeds, and dice the peppers. Mix the diced peppers, pineapple, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss to combine. Set it aside.
- Grill them. Place the seasoned burger patties on the grill. Cook on each side for 4-5 minutes and remove from the heat. Set them aside. Toast the buns.
- Assemble. Spread the buns with spicy mayo. Add the burger patty, avocado mash, relish, and the top bun. Enjoy!
Tips for Success
Any avocado hamburger gets yummier (and easier to make) when you know what corners you can cut.
- Add leafy greens. You can always make things healthier by adding 1-2 lettuce leaves or a handful of baby spinach.
- Use leftovers. Feel free to use up leftover bits of bell peppers, pineapple, cilantro, and avocado to make this burger. No one will tell!
- Prep ahead. Make the spice mix, spicy mayo, and pineapple relish in advance. That way you cut down on most of the prep time when it’s time to cook!
- Mix it in. You can speed up the process and get the same flavor by adding the spice mix into the ground beef before forming the patties.
- Make it cheesy. Add 1 slice of cheddar or mozzarella cheese on top of each patty. Let it cook until melted for a cheesy bite.
What to Serve with Avocado Hamburgers
Like any classic, this avocado burger is perfect with a side of Pommes Frites or Sweet Potato Fries. Leftover Roasted Potatoes are a great side too. If you’re hosting a cookout, don’t forget to also serve Corn on the Cob, Honey BBQ Chicken Wings, and Buffalo Chicken Wings for a true taste of summer.
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
Once fully cooled, refrigerate any leftovers in separate airtight containers. The patties and spicy mayo will last up to 4 days. The avocado mash and pineapple relish will only last 2 days.
To reheat the patties, microwave them for up to a minute or until warm. You can also heat them in a pan over medium heat for 6-8 minutes. The rest of the components should be served chilled or at room temperature.
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- Juicy Air Fryer Burgers
Avocado Burger
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 6 1x
- Category: Beef
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
Description
This 30-minute avocado burger is loaded with garlicky avocado mash and sweet pineapple pepper relish for a mouthwatering lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 lb grass-fed ground beef, form into 6 patties
- 6 hamburger buns
Smoky Spice Blend:
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Spicy Mayo:
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon diced chipotle peppers in adobe sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Avocado Mash:
- 2 avocados
- juice of 1 lime
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
Pineapple Pepper Relish:
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1 red pepper
- 1 yellow pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- salt to taste
Instructions
- To make the Spice Blend: in a small bowl add smoked paprika, garlic powder, sea salt, ancho chili powder, ground cumin, and black pepper.
- Season Patties: Place formed burger patties on a plate or baking sheet. Using the spice blend, season one side of the burger and let sit.
- Make Spicy Mayo: To a small bowl add mayo, chipotle pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lime juice. Stir until combined. Set aside.
- Make Avocado Mash: Add avocado to a bowl, mash with a fork until smooth, mix in lime juice, garlic powder, and salt until combined. Set aside.
- Heat Grill: Preheat grill to medium high heat.
- Make Pineapple Pepper Relish: Place whole peppers on the grill. Grill each side for 3-4 minutes, until there is a slight char on each side. Remove and let sit for 3-4 minutes. Cut off top, remove the seeds and dice into small pieces. Add diced peppers, pineapple, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt to a bowl. Toss to combine everything. Set aside.
- Grill Burges: Place seasoned burger patties on grill. Grill each side for 4-5 minutes and remove. Toast the buns.
- Assemble the burger: Here are the layers – bottom bun, spicy mayo, burger patty, avocado mash, pineapple pepper relish, top bun. DEVOUR!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 374 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 64 mg
24 comments on “Avocado Burger”
These are my absolute favorite burgers ever! Everyone I’ve made them for loves them. I do usually go a little lighter on the lime juice, depending on how big the avocados are. It’s even better if you have fresh pineapple. Also, when I’m feeling lazy, I use chipotle chili powder in place of the canned chiles.
YES!! This burger is packed with so much flavor! So ready for Spring weather and to get back to grilling!
These burgers looked amazing, but I was disappointed in the taste. I followed the recipe to a “T”, but the amount of lime juice was so strong in the avocado and pineapple mixture that it just took over as far as my taste went. Also, I don’t know how the prep time was only 10 mins. It took me a solid half hour to 40 mins to prep everything…shoot just the peppers themselves had to be cooked for 6 to 9 mins. =(
Oh I’m sorry to hear that Shar! If you make it again then definitely decrease the lime juice so it suits your taste better. As far as prep time, I actually included the cooking pepper time in the cooking time not the prep time. Hope things go better for you next time should you choose to make this again. The flavors together really are delicious!
What about the sweet potato fries? How do you get them crispy?
well the ones in the photo are alexia fries because I was lazy but i do have a recipe for crispy sweet potato fries on my site. just search sweet potato fries, it comes with a chipotle aioli YUM
Holy cow! Made these tonight for dinner and everyone loved them! It’s not easy to find a recipe that pleases the picky eaters at my house but these burgers with all the different toppings were fantastic and won everyone over! Thanks for a great recipe!
Ohh hurray!!! So glad to hear that it pleased even the picky eaters! These are definitely a favorite of ours 🙂
The pineapples and avocado look S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G in this photo! I would substitute the beef for a salmon patty or veggie patty but I bet this will taste amazing!
oohh salmon would be awesome!
I’ve been thinking a lot about burgers lately (for obvious “grilling season” reasons!!), and I love what you’ve done with this one– especially that pineapple pepper relish!
Thanks so much girl! And I’m with ya on the burgers on the mind … like… all the time! 🙂
Loving the colors of this burger!! And that pineapple pepper relish is a definite must make!
thank you so much Serene!
The looks of this burger makes me so flippin’ hungry! The thought of avocado and pineapple has me smacking my lips in anticipation. So SMART!
haha… love it Renee! It makes me hungry thinking about it. It’s freakin delicious totally a must try this summer!
I am in love with every part of this burger!! The avocado, the spicy sauce, the pineapple – I just want to take a giant bite!
do it .. do it!! You won’t regret it! 🙂
All that goodness in between the bun is calling my name.
haha… agreed!
Look at all those glorious toppings!!! I don’t even need the meat 🙂
haha.. right! Just give me avocado!
This looks absolutely mouthwatering good! Avocados are a staple here — and that relish…SWOON!
It’s sooo delicious! You’ll love it michelle!