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 at 180 °C 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 at 180 °C for another 8-15 minutes, depending on the size of the breast and how well done you want it.Check the core temperature in the thickest part from about 8 minutes after flipping. Take the duck breast out at 54-56 °C for pink – the temperature rises 3-4 °C while it rests, so it ends up at about 58-60 °C.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: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 1.3gProtein: 30.8gFat: 35.4gSaturated fat: 11.9gSodium: 1246mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.2g
