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Easy Air-Fryer Biscuits

Flaky homemade biscuits made quickly in the air fryer for a golden, buttery result.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk cold
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted, for brushing

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and kosher salt until evenly combined.
  • Cut the cold, cubed salted butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  • Pour in the cold buttermilk and gently stir just until a thick dough forms; do not overmix.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead it 6–7 times to bring it together, then pat or roll into a 1½-inch-thick circle.
  • Press a 2½-inch biscuit cutter straight down into the dough to cut biscuits. Re-shape scraps as needed, handling the dough gently.
  • Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick spray and arrange the biscuits at least 2 inches apart.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Brush the melted butter over the hot biscuits and serve.

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • pastry cutter or fork
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • floured surface
  • 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter
  • Air Fryer
  • basting brush

Notes

  • Use cold butter and buttermilk for flakier biscuits.
  • Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits tender.
  • Arrange biscuits with space between them for even browning.
  • Check at 8 minutes to avoid overbrowning.