Crispy Air Fryer Duck Breast

Duck breast sliced on a plate with cucumber slices and lemon slices.

Crispy air fryer duck breast with golden, crackling skin and tender, juicy meat — ready in 20 minutes. The air fryer renders the fat beautifully for that signature crisp skin, no splatter, no fuss. Served with an easy 5-ingredient plum sauce.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Air Fryer

Keyword: Air Fryer Duck

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 12

Servings:

Calories: 407kcal

Ingredients

2 duck breasts
½ Teaspoon table salt
1 Tablespoon toasted sesame seed oil
¼ Teaspoon oyster sauce
1 Tablespoon plum sauce
1 Tablespoon honey
1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit.
Prepare the sauce by mixing together the sesame seed oil, oyster sauce, plum sauce, honey, and hoisin sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.
Place the duck on a cutting board and score the skin with a kitchen knife drawing diagonal lines. This will help render the fat and make the skin crispy.
Salt the duck on both sides.
Place the duck breasts in the air fryer basket, skin side down, and cook for 5 minutes.
Flip the duck breasts over. Turn the air fryer temperature down to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the duck from the air fryer, coat in the plum sauce and place in the air fryer for 1 to 2 minutes.
Check the internal temperature of the duck with an instant read meat thermometer. The USDA recommends cooking duck breasts to an internal temperature of 165°F, which will be well done.
Remove from the air fryer and let it rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing into it.

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