Air Fryer Duck Breast
Looking for an easy-to-prep Valentine's Day Dinner? Try Duck Breast in the Air Fryer! Brussels sprouts and baby potatoes make a perfect pairing for this air fryer meal topped with balsamic.
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Ingredients
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2 Duck Breast, Defrosted (Tip – our marinated Roasted Garlic Duck Breast works great for this recipe!)
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½ Lb. Brussel Sprouts
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½ Lb. Baby Red Potatoes
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2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
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1 tsp. Kosher Salt, Divided
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Fresh Black Pepper
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2 tsp. Garlic Powder
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½ tsp. Paprika
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1 Tbsp. Parmesan
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1 Cup Balsamic
Directions
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1
Score Duck Breast skin in 1/4" intervals, being careful not to cut into the meat. Rotate breast and score again, making a crisscross pattern. Sprinkle duck breast with salt and pepper to your liking.
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2
Trim & halve Brussels sprouts. Place Brussels sprouts in a large bowl full of warm water and let soak for 10 minutes.
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3
Place balsamic in a pan on medium heat and reduce for 20 minutes.
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4
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F. Place duck breast skin side down in air fryer.
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5
Cook in air fryer for 10-15 minutes. Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer.
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In the meantime, cut baby red potatoes in half and toss with 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil, paprika, 1/2 tsp. Kosher Salt, 1 tsp. Garlic Powder and ½ tsp. onion Powder
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7
Drain Brussels sprouts from water. Toss Brussels sprouts with remaining olive oil, 1 tsp. Garlic Powder, ½ tsp Kosher Salt, and fresh cracked black pepper.
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8
Take Duck Breast out and let rest under foil for 5-10 minutes.
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9
Place Brussels sprouts and red potatoes in air fryer at 400 F for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
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10
Thinly slice duck breast and fan each breast out on a plate. Divide Brussel sprouts and red potatoes between the two plates. Top Brussels and duck with balsamic glaze then top Brussels with parmesan. Serve immediately.
