These Air Fryer Biscuits are soft, tender, and have a buttery edge. They're perfect with butter and honey or jam, and they're ideal for weeknights or quick weeknight breakfasts.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
We're all about quick and easy recipes that yield amazing results and my frozen biscuits in air fryer delivers on every front:
- Few Ingredients: You only need one package of refrigerated canned biscuits to make this recipe, and it's likely you already have it in your pantry.
- Quick and Easy: This recipe takes just 10 minutes from start to finish making it the perfect addition to your breakfast or dinner table, just like our Air Fryer Garlic Bread.
- No Oven Required: With the air fryer, you won't have to worry about preheating the oven, saving you even more time.
- Perfect Texture: The air fryer ensures that the biscuits are cooked through on the inside and golden brown on the outside - just the way we like them!
Key Ingredients
- Canned Biscuits – We use the standard refrigerated or frozen biscuits in this recipe. You can use any brand you like, just make sure they are the regular size, not the flaky layers.
- Cooking Spray – We used Olive Oil Cooking Spray, but you can use any cooking spray that you have on hand.
Substitutions and Variations
These air fryer biscuits are a simple and quick way to enjoy a classic side dish without having to turn on the oven. Here are some of our favorite variations and substitutions:
- Homemade Buttermilk biscuits: While the canned biscuits are super convenient, you can definitely use your favorite homemade biscuit dough for this recipe. Just keep in mind that the cooking time may vary.
- Air Fryer biscuit donuts: If you’re in the mood for something sweet, try turning these biscuits into donuts. After air frying the biscuits, let them cool slightly, then coat them in cinnamon sugar or your favorite glaze.
- Air Fryer biscuit bombs: Get creative with the fillings in these biscuit bombs. Try adding cheese and bacon for a breakfast version, or pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella for a fun twist on pizza.
How to Make Air Fryer Biscuits
Step 1
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and place the biscuits inside (you may use air fryer basket liners instead of cooking oil).
Step 2
Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F and cook the biscuits for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 3
Cool for a few minutes and serve.
For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.
Serving Suggestions
Breakfast Sandwiches
- These fluffy biscuits are perfect for making breakfast sandwiches. Fill them with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, and your favorite cheese for a delicious morning meal.
- You can also add a sausage patty or some ham to your breakfast sandwich for a hearty, protein-packed breakfast.
Butter and Fresh Fruit Preserves
- These biscuits are great on their own, but they're even better when slathered in butter and your favorite fruit preserves. Try them with strawberry, raspberry, or blackberry preserves for a sweet treat.
- You can also use the biscuits to make a simple strawberry shortcake. Just slice the biscuits in half, top them with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use any brand of refrigerated canned biscuits for this recipe. Choose your favorite type, whether it's buttermilk, flaky, butter, or any other variety.
It's best to cook the biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer to ensure even cooking. If your air fryer is large enough, you can cook multiple batches one after the other.
No, you don't need to preheat the air fryer for biscuits. Simply place the biscuits in the air fryer basket, set the temperature, and start the cooking process.
The biscuits are done when they are cooked through on the inside and golden brown on the outside. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes in the air fryer.
How to Store Leftovers
- Storing: After enjoying your air fryer biscuits, you can store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will keep at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: To reheat, place the thaw biscuits in the air fryer and cook at 350°F for 3-4 minutes. Be sure to check them frequently to prevent burning.
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Recipe Card
Air Fryer Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 package canned biscuits refrigerated or frozen
Instructions
- Spray the inside of the air fryer basket with cooking oil.
- Place biscuits on the bottom of the air fryer basket.
- Set the air fryer to 350 degrees F and air fry the biscuits for 5 -7 minutes or until the biscuits are cooked through on the inside and golden brown on the outside.
- Cool for a few minutes and serve.
Notes
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Make sure the biscuits have some space between them so that the hot air can circulate and cook them properly.
- If you like your biscuits to have a darker, more golden color, you can brush them with a little melted butter before air frying.
- Keep an eye on the biscuits as they cook, especially the first time you make them in your air fryer. Cooking times can vary depending on the brand of your air fryer and the size of your biscuits.
- Serve your air fryer biscuits with some delicious homemade jam or a side of sausage gravy for a classic Southern breakfast.
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