jamie oliver air fryer Hoisin duck cups is made with duck breast fillets, plums, vermicelli rice noodles, little gem lettuce, hoisin sauce, and crunchy veg like carrots and radishes. This recipe creates a fresh, crispy duck appetizer with vibrant textures and sweet-spicy flavor. It takes about 20 minutes to prepare and serves 2.
jamie oliver air fryer Hoisin duck cups Ingredients
- 2 x 150g duck breast fillets, skin on
- 2 plums
- 1 nest of vermicelli rice noodles (45g)
- 1 little gem lettuce
- 320g crunchy veg, such as carrots, radishes, cucumbers, courgettes, mangetout
- ½ a fresh red chilli
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp crunchy peanut & sesame chilli oil
How To Make jamie oliver air fryer Hoisin duck cups
- Prepare the Duck: Pat duck dry, score the skin in a criss-cross pattern, and rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Halve and destone the plums.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Use ramekins or cookie cutters to raise the shelf. Line with greaseproof paper and lay duck skin-side up with plums cut-side down. Cook at 200ºC for 10 minutes, then rest 5 minutes and peel plum skins.
- Prep the Noodles & Veg: Soak noodles in boiling water until soft, then drain. Separate lettuce leaves. Grate crunchy veg, chilli, and lime zest, toss with lime juice and salt.
- Set Up the Dips: Place hoisin sauce and chilli oil into small bowls for dipping.
- Assemble & Serve: Slice the duck, arrange all components on a board, and fill lettuce cups with noodles, duck, slaw, and sauces.
Recipe Tips
- Score the Skin Properly: Ensures the duck crisps up without curling.
- Raise the Duck in the Air Fryer: Lifting it off the base gives even, crispy skin.
- Use Super-Fresh Lettuce: Crisp lettuce holds ingredients better and adds crunch.
- Customize the Veg: Add your favorites or what’s in season—julienned bell pepper or sugar snaps work great.
- Serve Family-Style: Let everyone build their own cups for a fun meal experience.
What To Serve With Hoisin duck cups
These duck cups pair beautifully with jasmine rice, pickled cucumbers, or a cold noodle salad. Serve with iced green tea, a citrusy spritzer, or even a chilled riesling for a balanced finish.
How To Store Hoisin duck cups
Refrigerate: Store duck, noodles, and veg separately in airtight containers. Consume within 2 days and reheat duck gently before serving.
Freeze: Duck breasts can be frozen raw or cooked, but fresh lettuce and slaw do not freeze well.
Hoisin duck cups Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 603
- Total Fat: 26.9g
- Saturated Fat: 5.4g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Sugar: 18.7g
- Protein: 47.3g
- Sodium: 1.6g
FAQs
Can I use duck legs instead of breasts?
Duck breasts are ideal here for quicker cooking and neat slicing, but legs can work if adjusted.
Are the plums essential?
Yes, they add a sweet-tart balance to the hoisin and richness of duck.
How do I get the duck skin crispy?
Scoring the skin and elevating it in the air fryer helps render the fat and crisp the surface.
Can I prepare components ahead of time?
Yes, the slaw, sauces, and noodles can be prepped in advance; cook duck fresh.
What can I substitute for hoisin sauce?
Try a mix of soy sauce, honey, and a touch of garlic and vinegar for a quick DIY version.
Jamie Oliver Air Fryer Hoisin Duck Cups
Course: DinnerCuisine: Asian-InspiredDifficulty: Easy2
servings10
10
minutes603
kcalCrispy duck breast slices paired with tangy plum, crunchy veg slaw, and spicy hoisin dipping sauce in fresh lettuce cups.
Ingredients
2 x 150g duck breast fillets, skin on
2 plums
1 nest of vermicelli rice noodles (45g)
1 little gem lettuce
320g crunchy veg (carrots, radishes, cucumbers, courgettes, mangetout)
½ fresh red chilli
1 lime
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp crunchy peanut & sesame chilli oil
Directions
- Score and season duck; halve and destone plums.
- Elevate duck in air fryer, cook with plums at 200ºC for 10 mins.
- Rest duck 5 mins, remove plum skins.
- Soak noodles, prep lettuce, shred veg, mix slaw with lime.
- Portion sauces into bowls, slice duck, serve all components board-style.
Notes
- Use a heatproof lift to get maximum skin crispiness in air fryer.
- Don’t skip resting—retains juices in the duck meat.
- Add chopped herbs like mint or coriander to slaw for freshness.
- Plum juices can be drizzled over duck for extra depth.