Deep Fried Duck Leg Quarter
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Prep time: 5 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes | Serves 4
4 (½-pound / 227-g) skin-on duck leg quarters
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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Spritz the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
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On a clean work surface, rub the duck leg quarters with garlic, salt, and black pepper.
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Arrange the leg quarters in the basket and spritz with cooking spray.
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Put the air fryer basket on the baking pan and slide into Rack Position 2, select Air Fry, set temperature to 300ºF (150ºC) and set time to 30 minutes.
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After 30 minutes, remove from the oven. Flip the leg quarters. Increase temperature to 375ºF (190ºC) and set time to 15 minutes. Return to the oven and continue cooking.
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When cooking is complete, the leg quarters should be well browned and crispy.
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Remove the duck leg quarters from the oven and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.