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    Home » Air Fryer

    Air Fryer Biscuits

    Published: May 12, 2022 - Last updated: March 9, 2023 by Erika

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    These Air Fryer Biscuits are golden, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside! They're made from scratch and cooked perfectly and quickly in the air fryer. It doesn't get much easier than this!

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    • Why You’ll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • Step-By-Step Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Variations
    • Storing & Freezing
    • Recipe FAQ's
    • More Air Fryer Bread Recipes You'll Love
    • Air Fryer Biscuits

    Check out my Air Fryer Pizza and my Air Fryer Oatmeal Creme Pies for more delicious air fryer recipes!

    These air fryer biscuits are a great way to have fresh, hot biscuits in no time at all. There's no need to heat up your whole house baking biscuits when the air fryer can do all the work. These biscuits are made from scratch with only a handful of ingredients.

    These light and fluffy biscuits are perfect for a quick and easy breakfast or snack!

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    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    • Flaky and are the perfect breakfast or side dish.
    • This air fryer biscuit recipe doesn’t require you to heat up your entire house.
    • Air fryer biscuits turn out golden and flaky on the outside while remaining soft on the inside.
    • Completely made from scratch.
    • Made with only a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.

    Ingredients You’ll Need

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    • All-Purpose Flour: Measure by spooning it into the measuring cup and level it with a knife.
    • Baking Powder: The leavening agent.
    • Granulated Sugar: Makes the biscuits tender and lends to that crispy top layer.
    • Salt: Very important so the biscuits don't turn out bland.
    • Butter: Make sure the butter is cold.
    • Milk: I use whole milk, but use your favorite cold milk.
    • Buttermilk: Reacts with the other leavening agents in the recipe to make the biscuit dough rise.
    • Cheese: Optional, but adds delicious flavor.

    Step-By-Step Instructions

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    four image process making homemade air fryer biscuits.

    Step 1:

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.

    Step 2:

    Shred butter with grater so it mixes nicely into mixture. Add in to the dry ingredients. Add milk and buttermilk, plus cheese if desired.

    Step 3:

    Roll out the dough onto a floured surface. Using your hands fold out into a rectangle and fold dough in half. Cut out the biscuits with a biscuit cutter. Brush melted butter on biscuits prior to cooking.

    Step 4:

    Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Place the cut out biscuits in a single layer in the basket, not overcrowding.

    Step 5:

    Bake at 390 degrees F for 9 minutes. et cool and enjoy these delicious flaky biscuits!

    NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!

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    Expert Tips

    • Make sure your butter, milk, and buttermilk are all very cold. This will help the biscuits rise and become flaky.
    • Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out your biscuits. Avoid using a knife, as this can compress the dough and prevent it from rising properly.
    • Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the biscuits in batches. Don't overcrowd the basket, as this can prevent them from cooking properly.
    • Check on the biscuits a few minutes before the end of the cooking time to make sure they don't burn. You can also use a toothpick to check if they're cooked through.

    Variations

    • Garlic and Herb Biscuits: Add some chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, thyme, or rosemary) and minced garlic to the dough before baking.
    • Cheddar and Bacon Biscuits: Add shredded cheddar cheese and cooked, crumbled bacon to the dough before baking.
    • Sweet Biscuits: Increase the amount of sugar in the recipe to 3-4 tablespoons, and add some cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough. Serve with honey or jam.
    • Jalapeño and Cheddar Biscuits: Add diced jalapenos and shredded cheddar cheese to the dough before baking.
    • Everything Biscuits: Sprinkle the tops of the biscuits with an everything bagel seasoning mix before baking (or make your own with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, dried onion, garlic powder, and salt).
    • Lemon and Blueberry Biscuits: Add lemon zest and fresh blueberries to the dough before baking. Drizzle with a lemon glaze (made with powdered sugar and lemon juice) before serving.

    Storing & Freezing

    Storing: Store the biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    Freezing: Place the cooled biscuits in an airtight container or zip top freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

    Reheating: Thaw at room temperature and reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for a few minutes.

    Recipe FAQ's

    What are good biscuit topping ideas?

    There are so many great toppings for biscuits, including, honey, butter, jams, jellies and cream cheese.

    What should I serve with biscuits?

    They are amazing served with traditional country white gravy, with scrambled eggs, with a side salad or smothered with fruit preserves! 

    Can I store unused biscuit dough?

    Store the leftover dough in a zip top bag and use within a few days.

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    Air Fryer Biscuits

    Erika
    These air fryer biscuits are golden, crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside! They're made from scratch and cooked perfectly and quickly in the air fryer. It doesn't get much easier than this!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Air Fryer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 Servings
    Calories 353 kcal

    Equipment

    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls with Lids, Set of 3
    • Power Air Fryer XL 5.3 Quart

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 teaspoons baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¾ cups unsalted butter very cold
    • ½ cup cold milk
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • 1 cup shredded cheese optional
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    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
    • Shred butter with grater so it mixes nicely into mixture. Add in to the dry ingredients. Add milk and buttermilk, plus cheese if desired.
    • Roll out the dough onto a floured surface. Using your hands fold out into a rectangle and fold dough in half. Cut out the biscuits with a biscuit cutter. Brush melted butter on biscuits prior to cooking.
    • Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Place the cut out biscuits in a single layer in the basket, not overcrowding.
    • Bake at 390°F for 9 minutes. Let cool and enjoy these delicious flaky biscuits!

    Notes

    • Make sure your butter, milk, and buttermilk are all very cold. This will help the biscuits rise and become flaky.
    • Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out your biscuits. Avoid using a knife, as this can compress the dough and prevent it from rising properly.
    • Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the biscuits in batches. Don't overcrowd the basket, as this can prevent them from cooking properly.
    • Check on the biscuits a few minutes before the end of the cooking time to make sure they don't burn. You can also use a toothpick to check if they're cooked through.
    • Storing: Store the biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
    • Freezing: Place the cooled biscuits in an airtight container or zip top freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
    • Reheating: Thaw at room temperature and reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for a few minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 353kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 525mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    Enjoy!

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