These Air Fryer Biscuits are crispy, flakey, and smothered in melted butter. This is the best way to cook refrigerated or frozen biscuits!
Canned refrigerated biscuits are fine, but if you’re looking to take them to the next level, I highly suggest dunking them in melted butter, sprinkling them with a few spices, and throwing them in the air fryer. I promise you, once you try these air fryer biscuits, you’ll never go back to baking!
Can i put biscuits in the air fryer?
Yes. Homemade, bisquick, refrigerated, and frozen biscuits can be made in the air fryer.
- To air fry homemade biscuits: cook biscuits in a single layer at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. You’ll need to add parchment paper to the basket. (I recommend using a recipe that’s specifically been tested for this.)
- To air fry bisquick biscuits: cook biscuits in a single layer at 330 degrees F for 5-10 minutes. You’ll need to add parchment paper to the basket. (I recommend using a recipe that’s specifically been tested for this.)
- To air fry refrigerated biscuits: cook biscuits in a single layer at 325 degrees F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked through.
- To air fry frozen biscuits: cook biscuits in a single layer at 325 degrees F for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked through.
Ingredients
Take refrigerated biscuits up a notch with only 5 additional ingredients! Bonus: you probably have these ingredients on hand already.
- Butter – unsalted butter is microwaved until melted, then whisked together with the spices to make a semi-homemade flavored butter. Using unsalted butter allows you to control how much salt goes into the recipe. If salted butter is the only butter available, simply omit the salt in this recipe.
- Parmesan – adds a nutty, sharp flavor to the biscuits. Feel free to use a pre-grated variety. I also love using a “parmesan, asiago, romano” cheese blend for extra flavor.
- Spices: Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper – a simple, but very effective seasoning blend to take refrigerated biscuits up a notch! Feeling adventurous? Try other seasonings: chili powder, dry ranch mix, italian seasoning, etc.
- Biscuits – any refrigerated biscuit brand should work just fine. You’ll need 1 (16.3 oz) can, which will contain 8 biscuits.
How to make
These air fryer biscuits are crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle!
- Whisk together melted butter, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dunk 1 biscuit into the butter mixture until fully coated, then repeat with 3 more biscuits.
- Place the 4 coated biscuits into a preheated air fryer. Be sure the biscuits aren’t touching so they have room to expand.
- Air fry at 325 degrees F for 8 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with remaining biscuits and enjoy!
Pro tip
Be sure to flip the biscuits halfway through the cook time — this ensures even browning all the way around!
How long do you put biscuits in the air fryer?
Cook time depends on if the biscuits are homemade, canned, or frozen. Size of the biscuits will also affect the length.
- To air fry homemade biscuits: cook biscuits in a single layer at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. You’ll need to add parchment paper to the basket. (I recommend using a recipe that’s specifically been tested for this.)
- To air fry bisquick biscuits: cook biscuits in a single layer at 330 degrees F for 5-10 minutes. You’ll need to add parchment paper to the basket. (I recommend using a recipe that’s specifically been tested for this.)
- To air fry refrigerated biscuits: cook biscuits in a single layer at 325 degrees F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked through.
- To air fry frozen biscuits: cook biscuits in a single layer at 325 degrees F for 16 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until cooked through.
Tips
- Don’t crowd. With this air fryer, I can comfortably fit 4 biscuits without them touching. The biscuits need room to expand.
- Don’t stack. Stacked biscuits won’t cook all the way through. The air fryer needs to be able to circulate air around the entire biscuit.
- Pre-heat. Pre-heating the air fryer allows it to come to the correct temperature before cooking the biscuits.
- Don’t dunk the biscuits too early. Wait until the air fryer is ready to go before dunking the first 4 biscuits in the melted butter mixture. Place the remaining 4 biscuits back into the fridge while the first batch bakes.
- Do a test batch. Different air fryers and different brands of biscuits may cook differently. Start with the recipe as written and add more or less time with remaining batches, if necessary.
What to serve with air fryer biscuits
These biscuits are amazing plain, with jam, or smothered in gravy. They’re also a delicious side dish next to any meal.
- Fried Chicken Sandwich
- Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Chicken Potato Soup
- Air Fryer Meatloaf
- Pear, Blue Cheese, Candied Pecan Salad
- Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
How to store
These biscuits will last in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
To reheat: re-crisp in the air fryer (no thawing necessary) until warm.
– Jennifer
Air Fryer Biscuits
These Air Fryer Biscuits are crispy, flakey, and smothered in melted butter. This is the best way to cook refrigerated or frozen biscuits!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Yield: 8 biscuits
Equipment for this recipe
(equipment shown are affiliate links)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons finely grated parmesan
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuits should contain 8 biscuits
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 325 degrees F.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together melted butter, parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Dunk 1 biscuit into the butter mixture until fully coated, then repeat with 3 more biscuits.*
- Place the 4 coated biscuits into the preheated air fryer. Be sure the biscuits aren’t touching so they have room to expand.
- Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping halfway, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- Repeat with the remaining 4 biscuits, then serve with butter, jelly/jam, sausage gravy, and more!
- Take 5 seconds to either rate this recipe below and/or PIN it. We greatly appreciate it!
STORING
Room Temp:1-2 Days
Refrigerator:1 Week
Freezer:1 Month
Reheat:Heat in the air fryer to re-crisp
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
*Don't dunk the biscuits too early. Wait until the air fryer is ready to go before dunking the first 4 biscuits in the melted butter mixture. Place the remaining 4 biscuits (not dunked) back into the fridge while the first batch bakes. Keep the air fried biscuits warm in the oven while the second batch is baking. **If you want to bake, simply follow the directions on the biscuit can!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Biscuits
Amount Per Serving (1 biscuit)
Calories 268 Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 709mg31%
Potassium 136mg4%
Carbohydrates 28g9%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 190IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 44mg4%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Keywords: air fryer sides, canned biscuit recipe
Anonymous
Anonymous
Anonymous
Betty
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy