Air Fryer Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
Air fryer buttermilk biscuits are simple, reliable, and easy to make at home in less than 25 minutes. If you enjoy homemade biscuits but don’t want to heat up the oven, this method makes sense. The air fryer handles the job well and fits right in with everyday kitchen appliances. This biscuit recipe keeps things simple, using basic ingredients you probably already have.
I’ve made these homemade biscuits more times than I can count. These air fryer biscuits bake up golden brown with a soft center and crisp edges. These buttery biscuits have flaky texture that feels familiar and comforting.
Air Fryer Buttermilk Biscuits Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Total Time: 18–20 minutes
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Flour | 2 cups |
| Baking powder | 2 ½ teaspoons |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Butter | 6 tablespoons |
| Buttermilk | ¾ cup |
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly combined.
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes. Add it to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work it in until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with small pea-sized bits of butter.
- Pour in the buttermilk and gently stir just until the dough comes together. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat it into a ¾-inch-thick rectangle. Fold it in half, pat again, and repeat once more for flaky layers.
- Cut biscuits using a round cutter. If you don’t have one, get this stainless steel round cutter.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Place biscuits in the basket, leaving space between them.
- Air fry for 8–10 minutes, until risen and golden brown on top.
What Type of Flour Works Best for Buttermilk Biscuits?
Soft wheat all-purpose flour works best. All-purpose flour with 9–11% protein limits gluten formation, producing tender biscuits. Self-rising flour also works because it already contains leavening and salt, reducing formulation errors.
How Do You Prevent Dry Biscuits in an Air Fryer?
You prevent dryness by controlling fat, moisture, and heat.
- Use cold butter at 20–25% flour weight
- Maintain dough thickness at ¾ inch
- Cook at 350–375°F
High airflow increases moisture loss.
Can You Use Canned or Frozen Biscuit Dough in an Air Fryer?
Yes, both canned and frozen biscuit dough work in an air fryer. Canned dough cooks at 330–350°F for 6–8 minutes. Frozen dough requires 350°F for 12–15 minutes. Commercial dough browns faster due to added fats and sugars.
What Should You Serve with Air Fryer Buttermilk Biscuits?
Air fryer buttermilk biscuits pair with savory and sweet foods.
- Savory: sausage gravy, fried eggs, fried chicken
- Sweet: honey, butter, jam
- Meals: breakfast sandwiches, soup sides, barbecue plates
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