Making crispy duck legs at home is super easy. First, thaw the duck legs and pat them dry with paper towels. Make diagonal cuts on both sides of the duck legs. Then, put the duck legs in a bag, add dark soy sauce for color, light soy sauce for saltiness, cooking wine to remove any gamey smell, and sugar for flavor. Sprinkle with five-spice powder, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and cumin powder, and drizzle with garlic oil. Spread the seasoning evenly through the bag, seal it, and refrigerate for several hours, or even better, overnight. Once marinated, use a baking rack and a paper tray lined with oil to prevent sticking. Place the duck legs on the rack. Set the oven or air fryer to the desired temperature and bake. Remember to flip the duck legs halfway through baking and brush them with white vinegar; this is key to achieving a crispy texture. The finished duck legs will have a crispy skin, tender and juicy inside, and an irresistible aroma. Homemade is clean and delicious!
Materials
👩🍳Homemade Crispy Roasted Duck Leg Recipe (Home-Style Dish) - Steps
Prepare two duck legs and thaw them.
Use kitchen paper to absorb all the moisture.
Dry both sides thoroughly
Make three deep cuts on the duck leg.
Turn it over and make two more cuts.
Place the duck legs in a food bag, add 1 tablespoon of dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 0.5 tablespoon of wine, and 0.5 tablespoon of sugar.
Sprinkle in an appropriate amount of five-spice powder, Sichuan peppercorn powder, and cumin powder; the amount is up to your preference. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of garlic oil.
Use the bag to spread the seasoning evenly.
Remove air, seal, and marinate in the refrigerator overnight, or at least for 3 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate.
Take out the marinated duck legs
Prepare a grill rack and a tray. Line the tray with aluminum foil or parchment paper to prevent difficulty in washing the dish later. Pour oil on your hands and coat the entire grill rack with oil to prevent sticking.
Place the marinated duck legs on top
Place in a preheated oven; the air fryer also needs to be preheated. ▪️ Oven: 395℉/200℃, bake for 30-40 minutes ▪️ Air fryer: 200℃, bake for 40 minutes
Take it out and brush it with oil. You can use the duck's own oil; if you don't have oil, you can use scallions instead. _(:з」∠)_
💡Brush a layer of white vinegar on the surface when flipping it over during baking—the secret to its crispiness! This one took 45 minutes to bake.
