The advantages of cooking in an air grill are alreadyappreciated by millions of women all over the world. With its help, you can not only roast meat, but also bake, dry berries and fruits for the winter. Its manufacturers have developed a kitchen appliance that can accommodate any heat-resistant cookware without any problems or negative consequences. Thanks to this, you can easily cook porridge, prepare a first course or, for example, roast pork in pots. And for this, it is absolutely not necessary to use oil or fat, which makes the food healthier. In addition, the products in the air grill do not burn and are evenly heated from all sides. We think the advantages of the device are obvious. Of course, there are some disadvantages: fairly high power consumption, small capacity, and a longer cooking time compared to an oven. But if you already have an air grill, then it is simply a sin not to use it. We suggest roasting a duck with apples this weekend.
Duck with mayonnaise
Duck stuffed with red sweet and sourapples, sprinkled with aromatic spices and baked in an air grill, it turns out incredibly appetizing and juicy. Many people mistakenly believe that poultry meat is very tough, so they flatly refuse to cook it. Try this recipe and we assure you that you will see in practice that such statements are only a consequence of improper cooking technology. In addition, pay attention to an unusual method that allows you to get rid of excess fat. Ingredients:
- table salt - to taste
- two kilogram duck
- four large apples
- black pepper (preferably ground)
- three garlic cloves
- half a teaspoon of ground paprika
- Dried basil, as well as rosemary - at your discretion
- ten grams of delicious mayonnaise
Method of preparation:In order not to spend too much time in the kitchen, choose a ready-made bird, that is, pre-plucked and gutted. Then wash it thoroughly and dry it, and cut off excess fat; do the same with the wing phalanges - they should be removed. Now you need to rub the carcass with salt: this should be done not only on the outside, but also on the inside. During the roasting process, the duck secretes fat - so that it comes to the surface, pierce it with a toothpick in several places (as often as possible). Using a special press, crush the garlic, then combine it with mayonnaise, add ground pepper and paprika, a few pinches of basil and rosemary. You can add a little curry, it will give the product a specific aroma and a bright ruddy color. Mix all the ingredients and rub the bird on all sides with the resulting sauce. Then transfer it to an enamel pan, wrap it in a bag and put it on the top shelf of the refrigerator for 120 minutes. Ideally, the duck marinates for at least eight hours, but there is not always time to wait that long. Take care of the apples: divide each one into four parts with a knife, do not forget to remove the core first. Stuff the bird with the fruit, secure the opening with threads, toothpicks or matches, and then wrap it in a baking bag. The carcass is cooked at 180 degrees on the bottom shelf of the air grill. After an hour, carefully turn the product over to the other side, while reducing the temperature by ten degrees, that is, to 170. Bake the dish for another 60 minutes, then cut the bag and hold the duck for a while so that it is covered with a crust.
Duck "Appetizing"
And this recipe will be the perfect addition tofestive menu. Duck baked with a delicious filling - pears, apples and plums - will take center stage on the festive table. It can be cooked in the oven or in an air grill, which, mind you, is much healthier. Mashed potatoes, boiled rice, fresh vegetables, salads are suitable as a side dish. Ingredients:
- five large sinks
- three medium-sized apples
- duck
- two dense pears
- salt
- lemon
- ten grams of sugar
- a small piece of butter
- cardamom - if desired
- a glass of broth
- a pinch of ground pepper
Method of preparation:To make the dish appetizing, remember a few subtleties. Make a rich beef broth in advance, or use chicken as a last resort. Choose dense fruits, otherwise they will fall apart and turn into mush during baking. To give the dish aroma and a special taste, add your favorite seasonings. Wash the apples and pears, then remove the seeds and cut into small slices, remove the pits from the plums and chop them into pieces. Mix the ingredients, then add sugar, grated lemon zest and a little cardamom. Now pour the broth over the ingredients, cover with a lid and let it brew. After washing the duck, dry it. Then stuff it with the stuffing and sew it up with threads. Rub the bird with salt and black pepper on top. Transfer the dish to an ovenproof dish and pour in the butter melted in the microwave. Cook in an air grill, placing the dish on the bottom shelf. The temperature should not exceed 230 degrees. After 30 minutes, turn the duck over and reduce the heat to 180. Before serving the dish to guests, carefully cut the threads, cut the bird into pieces and put it on a large plate. Decorate the dish with baked fruits, you can sprinkle it with finely chopped parsley or dill. And pour the juice formed during cooking into a separate bowl, perhaps one of the guests will want to pour it over the side dish. The recipes that we have just told you about are suitable not only for special occasions, but also for everyday ones. If you are planning a small family holiday or an anniversary with your loved one, why not make this aromatic, satisfying and incredibly juicy dish. You will not spend a lot of effort on it, the only downside is the long baking time. But the wait will be rewarded with a delicious meal. We recommend reading:
