🍗 Chicken
Air Fryer Duck Breast with Sweet and Savory Glaze
A succulent duck breast recipe cooked in an air fryer, with a sweet and savory glaze made from soy sauce and honey.
🥘 Ingredients
duck breast with skin (6-8 oz each) — 2 pieces
salt — 1 teaspoon
black pepper — 1/2 teaspoon
garlic powder — 1/2 teaspoon
soy sauce — 2 tablespoons
honey — 1 tablespoon
lemon juice — 1 tablespoon
fresh grated ginger (optional) — 1/2 teaspoon
👨🍳 Steps
1Let duck breasts come to room temperature for 30 minutes, then pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
2Score the skin in a crosshatch pattern. In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and grated ginger. Place duck breasts in the marinade, turning to coat, and marinate for 30 minutes.
3Remove duck from marinade and season all sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
4Preheat air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes.
5Place duck breasts skin-side up in the air fryer basket. Cook for 10–15 minutes, checking internal temperature near the end.
6Recommended internal temperature: 74°C (165°F) for well done, or 57–63°C (135–145°F) for medium.
7Remove duck from air fryer and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
8Serve with steamed vegetables or a green salad.
🛒 Shopping List
2 duck breasts (~170-225g each), 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp grated ginger (optional)