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A delicious plate of Air Fryer Duck Breast

Air Fryer Duck Breast

Enjoy perfectly cooked duck breast with crispy skin using your air fryer. A simple yet impressive dish for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Duck Breast
  • 2 duck breasts (about 6-8 ounces each)
  • 1 cucchiaino Salt to taste
  • 1 cucchiaino Black pepper to taste
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 1 cucchiaino herbs (e.g., thyme or rosemary) optional, for seasoning

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  2. Score the skin of each duck breast in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut into the meat.
  3. Season both sides of the duck breasts generously with salt and black pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and rub it into the skin.
  4. Place the duck breasts skin-side down in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 minutes.
  5. After 8 minutes, flip the duck breasts so they are skin-side up and cook for an additional 7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F (57°C) for medium-rare.
  6. Remove the duck breasts from the air fryer and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

For a crispier skin, you can increase the cooking time by 1-2 minutes, checking frequently to avoid overcooking. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a light salad for a balanced meal.