Baked, Roasted and Air Fried | Amplify Your Favorite Recipes With Duck Alternatives

One of the great things about duck is how versatile it can be. Not only can it complement a wide range of flavor profiles, but you can prepare it through a variety of cooking methods that fit your time constraints or cooking skills. Whether you prefer using a slow cooker, air fryer, pressure cooker or grill, Maple Leaf Farms can help you discover how to incorporate duck into your favorite dishes. Check out some of our favorite alternatives to traditional oven-roasted duck.

Try Duck Out in the Crock Pot

If you are looking for an easy-to-prepare dinner, try cooking your duck in a crock pot or slow cooker! Mixed with tender carrots, potatoes and wild rice, this dish is a hearty meal that everyone is sure to enjoy.

Air Fry Duck Fat Fries in this Alternative to Steak & Frites

If you are looking for an alternative to a classic steak and frites dish, try our All Natural Duck Breast and Air Fried Duck Fat Fries! This dish is topped with a delicious South American Chimichurri sauce made with fresh cilantro, parsley and garlic. This delicious duck dish is sure to impress anyone who tries it.

Roast Duck Quickly in the Instant Pot

For the busy nights when you don't have time to prepare an oven-roasted meal, try making duck in an Instant Pot or pressure cooker. In less than an hour, you can enjoy a juicy, tender duck with delicious sides. We recommend serving it with sweet potatoes, parsnips, brussels sprouts, carrots, pearl onions or scallions. This dish can also be paired with a side of gravy to elevate an already tasty dish!

Swap Duck for Chicken in a Comfort Food Classic

Try out John Tucker's famous Duck & Noodles recipe! Cooked in the Tucker family kitchen for years, this recipe substitutes duck for chicken in a brothy noodle soup that pairs well with the hearty flavor of duck. Create this recipe with whole duck, pulled duck meat, roast half duck or duck confit. We recommend making your own duck stock to start!

Air Fry Roast Half Duck

It is simple to air fry roast half duck. If frozen, defrost overnight. Pre-heat air-fryer to 390 °F. Separate half duck into two portions and arrange portions in air fryer so they do not overlap. Air fry for 12 minutes. Carefully remove portions and let them rest 1-2 minutes before serving.

For more inspiration and cooking instructions, check out Maple Leaf Farms recipe catalog.