Keto Crispy Fried Duck
Elevate your keto dining experience with this indulgent Keto Crispy Fried Duck recipe, a true treat for lovers of rich, savory flavors. Featuring tender, succulent duck breasts with irresistibly golden, crispy skin, this dish is seasoned with a bold blend of garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper for maximum flavor. The recipe takes it a step further by transforming one duck breast into crunchy fried strips coated in a keto-friendly xanthan gum batter and fried to perfection. With the use of wholesome coconut oil and olive oil, this low-carb delight is both satisfying and luxurious, making it ideal for special dinners or impressing guests. Perfectly balanced for the ketogenic lifestyle, this dish is ready in under an hour and can be paired with fresh herbs or creamy, keto-friendly dips for the ultimate dining experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole (about 1.5 lbs) Duck breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Xanthan gum
- 1 large Egg
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
Instructions
Pat dry the duck breasts with paper towels to remove excess moisture. This helps achieve a crispy skin.
Score the skin of each duck breast in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into the meat. This will allow the fat to render more effectively during cooking.
In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Rub the spice mixture evenly over both sides of the duck breasts, ensuring they are well-seasoned.
In a large skillet, combine coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once the oils are hot, place the duck breasts skin-side down in the pan.
Sear the duck breasts for about 6-8 minutes on the skin side or until the skin is golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes for medium doneness. Adjust the cooking time if you prefer a different doneness. Remove the duck from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
While the duck is resting, separate out one duck breast and slice it into thin strips.
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg and heavy cream until well combined. Season with a pinch of salt. This will serve as the batter base for the crispy duck strips.
In a shallow dish, sprinkle the xanthan gum evenly across. Dredge the duck strips in the xanthan gum, lightly coating them.
Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in a clean skillet over medium-high heat.
Dip each duck strip into the egg and cream mixture, ensuring they are fully coated, then place them into the heated skillet.
Fry the strips until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Serve the sliced crispy duck strips alongside the intact duck breast, garnished with any herbs or keto-friendly sauces of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3778 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 330.9 g | 424% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.5 g | 618% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1012 mg | 337% | |
| Sodium | 3083 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.2 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 179.7 g | 359% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 1975 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
