Description
These air fryer biscuits are light, flaky, and perfectly golden brown and best of all, ready in just minutes! The air fryer delivers biscuits with a crispy outside and a soft, fluffy inside. Serve them warm with butter, honey, or jam for the perfect breakfast or side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or self-rising flour)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder (omit if using self-rising flour)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional, for a slight sweetness)
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
- ¾ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Cut in Butter: Add cubed cold butter and use a pastry cutter or fingers to blend until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Buttermilk: Pour in buttermilk and gently mix until the dough comes together. Do not overwork!
- Shape & Cut: Lightly flour a surface, roll out the dough to ½-inch thickness, and cut biscuits using a round cutter.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: Place biscuits in a single layer, leaving space between each for airflow.
- Air Fry for 8-10 Minutes: Cook until golden brown. Check at 8 minutes and adjust if needed.
- Brush with Butter: For extra flavor, brush the warm biscuits with melted butter.
Serving Suggestions:
With Butter & Jam: A classic pairing for any meal.
Biscuits & Gravy: Perfect for a Southern-style breakfast.
Breakfast Sandwiches: Add eggs, bacon, or sausage.
Sweet Twist: Brush with honey or cinnamon sugar.
Notes
✔️ Use Cold Butter: This creates steam pockets, making biscuits extra flaky.
✔️ Don’t Overmix Dough: Overworked dough leads to dense, tough biscuits.
✔️ Adjust Cook Time: Air fryer models vary—check a minute or two early.
✔️ Store Leftovers: Keep in an airtight container for up to 2 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 8-10 min
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20mg