Duck Poppers Recipe
Spicy duck with a crispy exterior, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Duck Poppers
Dipping Sauce
Method
Duck Poppers Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Duck
Trim excess fat from the duck breasts and slice them into small bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Mix the Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped duck pieces, cream cheese, finely chopped jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat), salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Wrap with Bacon
Take a small portion of the mixture and form it into a ball. Wrap a bacon strip around each ball, securing it with a toothpick if necessary. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- 4
Coat with Panko
Roll each bacon-wrapped popper in panko breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Dipping Sauce Preparation
- 5
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Cooking
- 6
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 7
Bake the Duck Poppers
Place the bacon-wrapped poppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bacon is crispy and the duck is cooked through.
- 8
Serve
Remove the poppers from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Serve warm with the dipping sauce.