These Air Fryer Biscuits are golden brown biscuits that are crispy on the outside, and tender on the inside! The easy biscuits are made from scratch and cooked perfectly and quickly in the air fryer.
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Get ready for your new favorite air fryer recipe with this simple recipe. These simple biscuits are the best way to have fresh, warm biscuits with a short cooking time. There's no need to heat up your whole house baking homemade biscuits when air frying does all the work.
These homemade buttermilk biscuits are a great side dish and are also a good idea if you're looking for the best biscuit recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These perfect biscuits are made in less time than baking in an oven. The perfect pairing for brunch includes savory chicken biscuits smothered in white gravy, complemented by seasonal fresh fruit.
This easy recipe makes golden, fluffy biscuits. Made with only a few simple ingredients, you probably already have on hand, and simple steps.
Ingredients You Need
- 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 Photos
Combine flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
Add shredded butter.
Add milk and buttermilk.
Mix.
Roll out dough onto a floured surface.
Cut out biscuits with a biscuit cutter.
Place cut out biscuits in the basket.
Bake!
How To Make Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits
Step 1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
Step 2. Add cold butter and liquids: Shred very cold butter into the dry mix with a pastry cutter. Add cold milk and buttermilk. Optionally, incorporate 1 cup shredded cheese.
Step 3. Form and cut dough: Roll out the dough on a floured surface, fold into a rectangle, and fold in half. Use a biscuit cutter to cut biscuits.
Step 4. Brush with butter: Brush melted butter on the biscuits.
Step 5. Prepare air fryer: Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray.
Step 6. Air fry: Place the biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Bake at 390 °F for 9 minutes. Allow the biscuits to cool.
NOTE: You can print the FULL recipe with all ingredients & detailed instructions below!
Tips
- For the best results, make sure your butter, milk, and buttermilk are all very cold. This will help the biscuits rise and become flaky.
- 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.
Frequently Asked Questions About Air Fryer Buttermilk Biscuits
Yes, you can store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days. For longer storage, consider refrigerating them.
Place the biscuits in an airtight container or zip-top bag and store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Absolutely! To freeze, arrange the biscuits on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then, transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
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Air Fryer Biscuits
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
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
- For the best results, make sure your butter, milk, and buttermilk are all very cold. This will help the biscuits rise and become flaky.
- 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.
- Storing: You can store leftover biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Freezing: Arrange the biscuits on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then, transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition
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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