By Emmeline Kemperyd on , updated - 1 Comment
Wondering what to serve with duck? Look no further! Duck breasts are my go-to dinner party dish, so I've gathered up the best sides for duck. From salads and veggies to risotto and different types of potatoes - this list has something for every taste.
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- Salads to serve with duck
- Veggies to serve with duck
- Carbs to serve with duck
- Steak Fries
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Have you tried my Duck Breasts with Orange Sauce yet? If not - here's your reminder. It's a quick and easy savory recipe that's perfect for dinner parties since it's easy to prep... easy to make... but everyone thinks it's fancy.
Duck loves earthy, sweet and citrusy tones - so depending on which flavors you season the duck with, you might want to balance it with another flavor from this triad. For example, I will pair my sweet & tart duck with orange juice sauce with a carby side like smashed potatoes.
Whether you end up making my duck breasts or maybe making a whole duck roast - you'll find a few sides to go with it in this list below. Read on and you are sure to find something you will love!
And don't forget - that duck fat is liquid gold, and even more useful than the duck meat. Don't throw it out! Save it, and use it to fry up potatoes, make sauces, or anything else where you need a good dose of flavorful fat.
Salads to serve with duck
Duck can get a bit heavy, so a salad might be all you need on the side. Either go the citrusy route to break up the heaviness of the dish, or choose something earthy to really complement the duck.
Arugula Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
This lemony arugula salad is perfect to cut the heaviness of your duck. It's also super quick to make, and loaded with delicious flavors from honey, sun-dried tomatoes and lemon juice.
Simple Arugula Salad with Sun-dried Tomatoes & Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
This Simple Arugula Salad is theperfect side salad for any heavier dish. With sun-dried tomatoes and a honey lemon vinaigrette it'ssweet, sour & salty - with a kick from peppery arugula. All done injust 5 minutes!
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Beet & Fennel Salad with Feta Cheese & Pine Nuts
If you want something earthier, this beet salad is it. With fennel that has almost melted into the beets while roasting in the oven, and soft feta cheese on top, this salad has layers of texture and is a winner every time.
Beetroot and Feta Salad with Fennel & Pine Nuts
With just 15 minutes of active cooking and a few simple steps you can make this flavor packed beetroot and feta salad. Served a bit warm and loaded with beets, feta cheese, fennel and roasted pine nuts it's a salad that works in all seasons - and for any salad skeptic.
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Veggies to serve with duck
Roasted vegetables are a classic to serve with duck - and for good reason. Many veggies make for a great side for duck, and especially if they are on the earthier side.
Air Fryer Green Beans
Green beans are a classic tasty side for duck, and so easy to make. Air fry for a few minutes and season lightly with sea salt flakes - and done!
Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans
With minimal prep & 4 minutes of cooking you can make the best Air Fryer Frozen Green Beans. Perfectly soft they're a great side for any dinner!
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Garlic Roasted Broccoli
Another super easy side is Garlic Roasted Broccoli. With just a few minutes of prep you can make this super flavorful broccoli dish that's so crispy and delicous, any broccoli hater will happily devour it.
Garlic Roasted Broccoli
This crispy & delicious Garlic Roasted Broccoli will be your new favorite side! It's healthy and vegan and comes together with just a little bit of prep.
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Air Fryer Brussels Sprouts with Honey Balsamic Vinaigrette
Earthy Brussels Sprouts go so well with duck, and none more than this version with a sweet and tart Honey & Balsamic Vinegar Dressing. Cook the brussels sprouts from frozen for an even easier dish.
Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts
Take your frozen brussel sprouts to a new level with minimal prep & just 16 minutes of cooking! These Air Fryer Frozen Brussel Sprouts are coated in a honey balsamic vinaigrette, with a tiny kick from cayenne peper, and come out perfectly roasted with nice caramelization. A great side dish, and so tasty you'll want to have them on their own!
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Hasselback Butternut Squash
This Hasselback squash is half roasted for easy slicing, then basted with maple sage brown butter and roasted again. It's easy to make, but is impressive looking and perfect to serve with duck!
Hasselback Butternut Squash
Hasselback Butternut Squash with maple sage brown butter is a beautiful and delicious side dish for any dinner.
Honey Roasted Carrots
Whole carrots are covered in honey and seasonings, then roasted over high heat until tender and caramelized. A super easy yet elegant side dish, and a classic to serve with duck!
Honey Roasted Carrots
This recipe for honey roasted carrots is whole carrots, bathed in honey and seasonings, then roasted over high heat until tender and caramelized. These roasted carrots take just minutes to put together, but are fancy enough to serve for company.
Garlic Parmesan Baked Asparagus
Here's a side that's just as perfect any night of the week - and fancy enough for the weekend! Tender Baked Asparagus is topped with a crispy, crunchy, buttery garlic parmesan crust for a delicious side.
Garlic Parmesan Baked Asparagus
Super easy Garlic Parmesan Baked Asparagus recipe is ready and on the table in 15 minutes! The freshest and fastest side dish that’s FAMILY APPROVED!
Smoked & Roasted Leeks with Raz el Hanout
This is one of my new favourite sides for duck! Done on the smoker for a nice smokey flavour and finished over hot charcoal to crisp it up. You'll be amazed at how the leek changes flavor, and turns super sweet, during grilling!
Smoked and Roasted Leeks with Raz el Hanout
These smoked and roasted leeks are rubbed with homemade Raz el Hanout spice for a delicious vegan side dish.
Carbs to serve with duck
I love a good carby side for my duck - often some type of potatoes. But recently I've started switching it up with other types of carbs, and lately my favorite is a surprising take on a risotto.
Smashed Potatoes with Garlic & Parmesan
This is my #1 side dish for duck - and for anything else. Crispy, cheesy, delicious potatoes that are easy to make and perfect to prep ahead.
Roasted Smashed Potatoes with Parmesan
These garlicky Smashed Potatoes are the perfect preppable dinner party dish. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, they turn out crispy, cheesy and just plain delicious.
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Steak Fries
Steak fries are crispy, delicious, and perfect as a side for any protein - and duck is no exception! This version is made in the air fryer for the easiest cleanup.
Air Fryer Steak Fries
Make Air Fryer Steak Fries from scratch in just 25 minutes for the perfect rustic side dish for any meal. Easy to make with just a few steps, these fries are crispy on the outside, and perfectly baked on the inside.
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Mashed Potatoes
If you want to mash instead of smash - this Mashed Potato recipe without milk will have you skipping the milk going forward. Super creamy and all done with just potatoes, butter, salt and pepper.
Mashed Potatoes without Milk
The best mashed potatoes without milk have no extra ingredients - just more butter! Done in under 30 minutes these mashed potatoes are the perfect side dish and will have you wanting to finish them all by yourself.
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Greek Potatoes with Lemon & Parmesan
These roasted potatoes are loaded with lemon & oregano flavors, and topped with slightly melted Feta cheese. A delicious side for sure!
Greek Potatoes with Lemon & Feta Cheese
Learn how to make roasted Greek Potatoes in this step-by-step photo & video guide. Easy to make with limited prep, and loaded with flavor from lemon, oregano and garlic. Topped with Feta cheese that melts slightly on the hot potatoes - this is the perfect side dish for any meal!
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Homemade Tater Tots
Now this is a fun take on duck sides - potatoes, some seasoning, and all served in a well-known tater tot package. Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside - just as they should be.
Homemade Air Fryer Tater Tots
Learn how to make Tater Tots at home - easy to make and loaded with amazing taste. Seasoned with garlic & onion powder, salt & pepper they come out crispy on the outside and soft and creamy on the inside.
This recipe includes both air fryer and oven instructions.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Sweet potatoes are great with duck, and this version seasoned with salt & cinnamon is no exception. Easy to make with an air fryer and just a few minutes of prep!
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes are done in just 15 minutes and come out perfectly baked. Seasoned with cinnamon & salt they're a great side for fish and chicken - and a delicious snack on their own.
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Country Potatoes
Simple fried potatoes make a great side for duck - especially with a flavor packed sauce lik Orange Sauce for Duck. Quick & easy to make, so you can focus on getting the duck just right!
Country Potatoes
Make delicious Country Potatoes at home in just 15 minutes and make good use of those leftover boiled potatoes! This is a quick and easy diner-style side that's perfect any time of day, loaded with flavor from pantry staple seasonings
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Apple Risotto with Marcona Almonds
Duck loves sweeter sides, and this apple risotto has just the right balance of sweet, salty and tart to pair amazingly with it. Crunchy marcona almonds take it all to a whole other level!
Apple Risotto with Marcona Almonds
Make a delicious Apple Risotto loaded with apple flavors in 35 minutes. A delicious side dish or meal on its own, topped with crunchy Marcona almonds. Follow my no-stir risotto method for the creamiest, easiest risotto!
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Lyonnaise Potatoes
Rustic Lyonnaise potatoes are a classic French side dish that's perfect to pair with duck. Fancy comfort food at its best!
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Potatoes Lyonnaise are a classic French side dish made from crispy slices of potatoes, buttery onions and fresh chopped parsley!
Scalloped Potatoes
These Scalloped Potatoes are super creamy and made without flour for a gluten free side. And you can even make them without dairy!
Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes
These Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes are thinly sliced and layered in a baking dish and topped with a delicious homemade cream sauce. Made without flour and you’ll also find dairy-free options listed.
Hasselback Potatoes
Being Swedish, there's no way I'm leaving out the Hasselback potatoes... This version is flavored with garlic butter and topped with parmesan cheese. And oh, we make it in the air fryer, because that's just the best way!
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
These Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are all done in just 30 minutes for a quicker version of the classic Swedish side dish. With garlic butter and Parmesan cheese, this is a recipe everyone loves, and you are sure to come back to it over and over again.
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Roasted Baby Potatoes
These Whole Roasted Baby Potatoes with Polenta will become one of your favourite side dishes. They are quick and easy to make and delicious with duck!
Whole Roasted Baby Potatoes
These Whole Roasted Baby Potatoes with Polenta will become a favourite side dish. They are quickly and easily made and go with many dishes.
More Side Dish Recipes
- Air Fryer Bell Peppers
- Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
- Air Fryer Fingerling Potatoes
About Emmeline Kemperyd
Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.
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Alxandre
Duck with wild rice is a devine fall treat!
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