Air Fryer Duck Breast

5 from 1 vote

Air Fryer duck breast is one of my favorite ways to eat duck meat. It turns out super juicy and flavorful every time!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 343kcal

Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
Wash and pat dry the duck breast with paper towels.
4 duck breasts
With a very sharp knife, slice about four diagonal cuts in the duck breast in a crisscross pattern. Then use a fork to poke a few holes in the duck breast.
Spray with olive oil and liberally rub the chicken seasoning all over.
2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 tablespoon chicken seasoning
Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes, or an hour if you have some time.
Place the duck breasts in the air fryer basket and air fry for 15 minutes, flipping halfway. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature of the duck breast is at least 165F.

I use just a little oil to make sure the seasoning sticks to it. Duck meat is fatty so you dont need a lot of oil.
If you don't have poultry seasoning, you can use any type of seasoning you like. Some good options are garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
If you want to make a quick lunch, you can air fry some leftover duck breast from dinner the night before. Just slice it thinly and reheat it for 5-10 minutes at 400F.
For extra crispy skin, score the skin in a crisscross pattern, a diamond pattern, or a crosshatch pattern before cooking. Just be careful not to cut too deeply into the meat.