Description

This recipe for Easy Buttermilk Biscuits uses an air fryer to create flaky, golden-brown biscuits quickly and effortlessly. Perfect for a delicious breakfast or snack, these biscuits combine classic ingredients with a modern cooking technique to achieve a tender, buttery texture with a crisp exterior in just minutes.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda

Wet Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened and cubed (plus more for brushing on top)
1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or large fork, incorporate the softened, cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture forms a flaky crumbly texture, which is essential for flaky biscuits.
Add Buttermilk and Knead: Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the dough is moist. Remove it onto a floured surface and knead gently until the dough becomes smooth but still slightly sticky. Avoid overmixing to prevent tough biscuits.
Roll Out Dough: Roll the dough to about ¾ inch thickness on a floured surface, preparing it for cutting into individual biscuits.
Cut Biscuits: Use a round cutter or drinking glass to cut circular biscuit shapes from the dough.
Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper that has holes punched in it to allow proper air circulation and prevent sticking.
Place Biscuits in Basket: Arrange the biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer basket without them touching or overlapping to ensure even cooking.
Brush with Butter and Cook: Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter, then cook in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until they turn golden brown on top.
Serve: Remove the biscuits from the air fryer and serve warm, optionally with additional butter or your favorite toppings.

Notes

Make sure the parchment paper used in the air fryer has holes to allow air circulation and even cooking.
Do not over-knead the dough to keep the biscuits tender and flaky.
Brush biscuits with additional melted butter after cooking for extra richness and shine, if desired.
If your air fryer basket is small, cook the biscuits in batches to avoid overlapping.
The biscuits turn out best when served warm straight from the air fryer.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Breakfast, Snack
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: buttermilk biscuits, air fryer biscuits, easy biscuits, quick biscuits, flaky biscuits, breakfast biscuits