Easy Buttermilk Biscuits in the Air Fryer Recipe
These easy buttermilk biscuits are fluffy, flaky, and come together quickly using an air fryer. Perfect for a quick breakfast or a delicious side, these biscuits require minimal ingredients and yield golden-brown, buttery treats with a tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 biscuits 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients and Butter
- ½ cup butter, softened and cubed (plus more for brushing)
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda until evenly mixed.
- Cut in butter: Using a pastry cutter or large fork, cut in the softened butter pieces until the mixture resembles flaky crumbs with pea-sized bits of butter.
- Add buttermilk and knead dough: Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the dough is just moistened. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth, avoiding overworking to keep the biscuits tender.
- Roll out and cut biscuits: Roll the dough out to about ¾ inch thickness and cut into circles using a biscuit cutter or drinking glass.
- Prepare air fryer basket: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper that has holes cut for air circulation to prevent sticking.
- Arrange biscuits: Place the cut biscuits in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not touch or overlap to allow even cooking.
- Brush with butter and air fry: Brush melted butter on top of each biscuit, then cook in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, until biscuits turn golden brown.
- Serve: Remove the biscuits from the air fryer and serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is cold but softened to create flakiness in the biscuit crumb.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure biscuits cook evenly and rise properly.
- Use parchment paper with holes to allow hot air circulation and prevent sticking.
- Watch the biscuits closely toward the end of cooking as air fryer times can vary by model.
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