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Duck Breast With Cherry Port Sauce With Duck Fat Potatoes

20 minutes

Prep Time

32 minutes

cook Time

4

Servings
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Curated by: Margaret
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Duck Breast With Cherry Port Sauce With Duck Fat Potatoes

Contains

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Dairy/Milk

Cookware Used

Cosori Iconic stainless steel smart air fryer with 6.5-quart basket, front view

Iconic™ The Stainless Steel 6.5-Quart Smart Air Fryer

Crisp-skinned duck breast anchors this rich, bistro-inspired dish, cooking until tender while its rendered fat transforms the potatoes into deeply golden, savory bites. A glossy cherry port sauce adds a subtle balance of sweetness and acidity, bringing brightness to the richness of the plate.

Nutritional Information

Duck provides protein that helps support muscle maintenance and repair. It also contains iron, a mineral that contributes to normal oxygen transport in the body.

How To Pick Duck

To pick the best duck breast, look for plump, firm, skin-on breasts with creamy white, unblemished skin and a deep pink/red meat color, avoiding any grayish or brown spots.

Ingredient Swaps: N/A

The information contained in this recipe is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or dietary advice. The authors and publishers of this recipe are not responsible for any adverse reactions, health problems, or other consequences that may arise from the use of the recipe or ingredients contained herein. Readers are advised to use their own judgment and knowledge when preparing recipes, including considering any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or other health concerns they or those they are cooking for may have.

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Tools Needed

Ingredients Needed

Duck Breast

Potatoes

Cherry Port Sauce

Scale 1x 2x 3x
Yield 4 Serving

Instructions

Cook the Duck Breasts 

  1. Pat the duck breasts very dry with paper towels. Score the fat of each duck breast in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife, making sure you don’t cut into the meat. 
  2. Season both sides of each duck breast with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper.  
  3. Insert the crisper plate into the air fryer basket. 
  4. Place the duck breasts onto the cold crisper plates.  
  5. Select the Air Fry function at 10 minutes and adjust the temperature to 250°F, then tap Start/Pause
  6. Select the Air Fry function, adjust the temperature to 450°F and time to 7 minutes, then tap Start/Pause
  7. Remove the duck breasts when the skin is golden brown and crispy, and fat has rendered from the skin.  

Cook the Potatoes 

  1. Pour the rendered fat from the basket into a small bowl. 
  2. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons of duck fat, thyme leaves, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Place the potatoes onto the crisper plate. 
  3. Select the Air Fry function, adjust the temperature to 400°F and time to 15 minutes, then tap Start/Pause.  
  4. Shake the basket halfway through cooking. 
  5. Remove the potatoes when golden brown and crispy. 

Make the Sauce & Serve 

  1. Place a small saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and 1 tablespoon of rendered duck fat and cook for 2 minutes, or until softened.  
  2. Add the cherries, chicken broth, Port wine, and honey. Increase the heat to high and cook sauce for 3 minutes, or until it has reduced to a glaze.  
  3. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of cold butter. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. 
  4. Slice duck breasts, then transfer onto a serving plate. Plate with roasted potatoes and cherry Port sauce, then serve. 

**Disclaimer: This recipe contains alcohol. 

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 duck breast with ¼ pound of potatoes and 2 tablespoons of sauce

  • Calories 527 
  • Protein 27 grams 
  • Carbohydrates 29 grams 
  • Fat 32 grams 
  • Fiber 3 grams 
  • Saturated Fat 8 grams 
  • Cholesterol 180 milligrams 
  • Sodium 905 milligrams 

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION IS ONLY AN ESTIMATE. THE ACCURACY OF THE NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ANY RECIPE ON THIS SITE IS NOT GUARANTEED.

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