Air Fryer Buttermilk Biscuits
These Air Fryer Buttermilk Biscuits are soft, flaky, and buttery on the inside with a lightly crisp golden top. The magic of buttermilk gives them a tender crumb and slight tang, while the air fryer speeds up baking without drying them out. You get bakery-style biscuits in a fraction of the time—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a side with soups, gravy, or fried chicken.They’re especially great when you want fresh, warm biscuits without turning on the oven.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 10 minutes (optional but recommended)
Cooking Time: 8–12 minutes
Total Time: 25–30 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (cubed)
¾ cup cold buttermilk (plus a little extra if needed)
1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for slight sweetness)
For brushing (optional)
1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Whisk well to evenly distribute ingredients.
Cut in the Butter
Add cold cubed butter into the flour mixture.
Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to mix until the texture looks like coarse crumbs.
Small butter pieces are important—they create flaky layers.
Add Buttermilk
Pour in cold buttermilk gradually.
Mix gently until dough just comes together.
Do not overmix—the dough should be slightly sticky.
Shape the Biscuits
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Gently pat it into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
Fold the dough over itself 2–3 times (this creates layers).
Flatten again and cut into round biscuits using a cutter or glass.
Preheat Air Fryer
Preheat to 180°C (350°F) for 3–5 minutes.
Air Fry
Place biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer basket (leave space between them).
Cook at 180°C (350°F) for 8–12 minutes.
Flip halfway if your air fryer cooks unevenly.
Biscuits should be golden brown on top and fluffy inside.
Finish & Serve
Brush hot biscuits with melted butter for extra richness.
Serve warm.
Tips for Perfect Biscuits
Keep butter and buttermilk very cold for flakiness.
Don’t overwork the dough or biscuits will become dense.
Folding the dough creates beautiful layers.
If biscuits brown too fast, lower temperature slightly to 170°C.
Avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket.
Serving Ideas
With honey or jam
Alongside scrambled eggs and bacon
With sausage gravy (classic Southern style)
As a side for soups or stews
With fried chicken or roasted meats
Storage & Reheating
Room temperature: 1 day in airtight container
Refrigerator: up to 4 days
Freezer: up to 2 months
Reheating
Air fryer: 160°C (320°F) for 2–3 minutes
Microwave: 20–30 seconds (softer texture)
Final Thoughts
Air Fryer Buttermilk Biscuits are warm, fluffy, and irresistibly buttery with a crisp golden top. They’re quick to make and deliver that homemade comfort food feel in minutes. Once you try them fresh from the air fryer, they’ll become a regular part of your breakfast or dinner table rotation.