Air Fryer Biscuits
Air Fryer Biscuits are a fast and easy way to make golden, flaky biscuits without an oven. Ready in minutes and absolutely delicious!
Servings: 10 Biscuits
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 3 tsp Baking Powder
- ½ tsp Baking Soda
- ½ cup Butter cold and cubed
- ¾ cup Buttermilk cold
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Use your hands or a pastry cutter to mix in the cold butter pieces until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with pea-sized butter pieces.
- Stir in the buttermilk until a thick dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the dough light and fluffy.
- Transfer the dough to a clean countertop and gently knead it 6–7 times, just until the flour is fully incorporated. You should still see visible butter pieces, which will create flaky layers.
- Form the dough into a circle about 1½ inches thick. Use a 2½-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Gather and reshape the dough scraps as needed to cut out additional biscuits.
- Lightly coat the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. Arrange the biscuits in the basket, leaving about 2 inches of space between each biscuit. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you can fit 4–6 biscuits per batch.
- Air fry the biscuits at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
- Melt the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl. Brush the hot biscuits with the melted butter for extra flavor and shine.
- Biscuits are best enjoyed warm. Serve with butter, jam, honey, or gravy for a delicious treat.
Notes
- Keep the butter as cold as possible. Cold butter helps create steam during cooking, which results in light, flaky biscuits. You can even freeze the butter for a few minutes before cutting it into the flour.
- Handle the dough gently to avoid overworking it. Over-kneading can lead to dense, tough biscuits. Stop kneading as soon as the dough comes together.
- If your kitchen is warm, chill the dough in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before cutting the biscuits. This ensures the butter stays solid.
- Air fryer models vary, so check the biscuits at the 8-minute mark. Add more time if necessary, watching closely to avoid burning.
- For sweet biscuits, add 1–2 tablespoons of sugar to the dry ingredients. Brush the tops with melted butter and sprinkle with sugar after baking.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 2–3 minutes to refresh their texture.
- Freeze unbaked biscuits on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag. Cook from frozen, adding 1–2 extra minutes to the cooking time.