Duck Breast in the Air Fryer
Cook a delicious and juicy duck breast in your air fryer with this simple recipe
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Sharp knife
- 1 Kitchen thermometer
Ingredients
- 1 pcs duck breast
1 tsp salt- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 pinch sugar
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Prepare the 1 pcs duck breast, about 400 g, by cutting a crosshatch pattern into the fat layer without cutting into the meat.This helps the fat render off and the skin turn crispy.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 pinch sugar, and 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary over both the skin and the meat side of the duck breast.
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C.(Use a preset program, or let it run for a couple of minutes before cooking.)
- Place the duck breast skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook for about 10 minutes to start rendering the fat and crisping the skin.Start the online kitchen timer here
- Turn the duck breast so the skin side faces up, and continue cooking for another 10-15 minutes, depending on how well done you want your duck breast.Use a kitchen thermometer to check for the desired doneness: 58-62°C for medium rare.Start the online kitchen timer here
- Take the duck breast out of the air fryer and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This ensures the meat's juices are distributed evenly.Start the online kitchen timer here
- Slice the duck breast thinly and serve.
Notes
-Adjusting the cooking time may be necessary depending on your air fryer model and the size of the duck breast.
-Always let the duck breast rest before slicing to retain its juiciness.
-Remember that air fryers can vary in efficiency, so use a kitchen thermometer to accurately measure the meat's internal temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 2kcalCarbohydrates: 0.4gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.05gSaturated fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.4mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.01gVitamin A: 27IUVitamin B3: 0.03mgVitamin B5: 0.01mgVitamin B6: 0.01mgVitamin B12: 0.1µgVitamin C: 1mgVitamin E: 0.01mgVitamin K: 1µgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.2mgMagnesium: 2mgPhosphorus: 2mgSelenium: 0.1µgZinc: 0.02mgNet carbohydrates: 0.2g
