Air Fryer Duck Legs
These air fryer duck legs come out perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside—every time! With just salt and pepper, this recipe lets the rich flavor of duck shine. Best of all, the air fryer does all the hard work so you can enjoy an elegant meal with minimal effort.
Servings: 4
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
- 4 duck legs defrosted if frozen
- 1/4 tsp Salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Defrost duck legs fully if using frozen.
- Sprinkle duck legs with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Place the seasoned duck legs in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 400°F for 25 minutes.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to check that internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
- If not done, cook for an additional 5 minutes at 400°F until fully cooked.
- Remove from air fryer and enjoy crispy skin and juicy meat!
Notes
- If cooking duck legs straight from frozen, increase the cook time by about 5 minutes.
- Always check for doneness using a meat thermometer to ensure food safety.
- No need to preheat the air fryer for this recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.1g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 197mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.03g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 4mg