Biscuits Air Fryer: Effortless Delights In 12 Minutes!
Biscuits Air Fryer
Made from just three simple ingredients, these tender, buttery treats ascend to perfection in a mere 12 minutes. This recipe requires only one bowl and exudes remarkable versatility. They stand as an ideal breakfast, harmonizing wonderfully with butter and jam. They make a great breakfast sandwich, are the perfect side with a comforting bowl of soup, or you can enjoy them with your favorite gravy.
For those seeking rapid and convenient biscuits air fryer for the breakfast, you are in the right place. These air fryer biscuits embody a trifecta of simplicity: a mere three ingredients, a single mixing bowl, and a brief 12-minute or less air fryer bake time. No laborious rolling and cutting required. The process is elemental: blend, scoop, and drop.
Reasons to Love This Recipe
- They’re easy! Who doesn’t love an easy recipe?
- They’re simple. This recipe uses only three simple ingredients and one bowl for easy cleanup!
- They’re quick. From beginning to end, you can have these done and on the table in 20 minutes or less!
- They’re versatile. My husband and I have been enjoying these biscuits with just about everything. They’re great for breakfast simply with butter and jam. My husband has making egg sandwiches with them. We’ve been enjoying them with soup as well. So many options! Enjoy them with your favorite gravy too!
- They’re a crowd pleaser. Make a double batch to feed a hungry crowd. Any leftovers can easily be frozen, but I don’t think you will have any leftovers!
How To Cook Biscuits Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups of self-rising flour (Alternatively, substitute with 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.)
- ½ cup of unsalted butter (1 stick, preferably frozen and grated, or chopped into small cubes.)
- ¾ cup of milk (Whole milk preferred, yet 1 or 2 percent suffice.)
Instructions
Add flour and grated/frozen butter in a medium bowl. Employ a pastry cutter or forks to achieve a crumbly texture reminiscent of coarse meal.
Add milk and mix until a coarse dough forms. If needed, incorporate a splash of milk at a time until the dough unites into a ball.
Prepare the air fryer basket by coating it with canola spray or soft butter.
Portion a heaping tablespoon of dough, shape into a ball, and place in the air fryer basket. Repeat for the remaining dough. Slight contact between biscuits is acceptable and even encouraged.
Reinsert the basket into the air fryer. Set the temperature at 325°F (162°C) and bake for 10-12 minutes until a captivating golden brown hue graces the biscuits. Initiate doneness assessment at the 10-minute mark.
Retrieve the basket from the air fryer and allow it to cool briefly. Present the biscuits warm, accompanied by butter and jam.
Equipment
- Medium mixing bowl.
- Air fryer.
Variations:
- Spicy: Add chili pepper flakes or chopped jalapeños.
- Cheesy: Stir 2 teaspoons of garlic powder to the flour-butter blend, then folding in ½ cup of grated cheddar cheese after introducing the milk.
Substitute
- Gluten-Free: Replace self-rising flour with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour. Introduce 3 teaspoons of baking powder and ½ teaspoon of salt.
- Dairy-Free: Opt for nut milk or homemade walnut milk as a milk substitute. For butter, replace with ½ cup of olive oil. Stir both into the flour bowl.
- All Purpose Flour: Substitution of all-purpose flour for self-rising flour: Employ 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Storage
Safeguard leftover biscuits in a sealed food storage bag. They retain freshness in the refrigerator for up to five days and can be frozen for two months. Individual reheating in the microwave is advised; however, re-baking is discouraged.
Expert Tips
- Optimal Temperature: Ensure both butter and milk are very cold. Freezing and grating the butter ensures even distribution, contributing to the formation of airy pockets during baking, or in this case, “air frying,” fostering a light and buttery texture.
- Tread Gently: Minimize dough manipulation, stirring until the eradication of flour streaks.
- Precise Timing: Given the variability of air fryer models, monitor doneness around 9-10 minutes. Adjust temperature if browning exceeds your preference.
- Foil Caution: Avoid draping loose foil atop the biscuits during baking. The air fryer’s mechanism involves circulating hot air, and loose foil can pose a fire risk. Instead, opt for temperature adjustment to manage browning.
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Biscuits Air Fryer: Effortless Delights In 12 Minutes!
Equipment
- Medium bowl
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter 1 stick. We recommend freezing then grating the butter. You can also simply chop the cold butter into small ½ inch cubes.
- ¾ cup milk Whole milk is best but 1 or 2 percent will work as well.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add flour and frozen grated butter.
- 2 cups self-rising flour,½ cup unsalted butter
- Use a pastry cutter or two forks to incorporate butter until mixture is crumbly and resembles a coarse meal.
- Add milk and stir to combine to form a dough. Add more milk, if necessary, a splash at a time, until dough holds together into a ball.
- Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray (canola, not olive oil) or coat with soft butter.
- Scoop up a heaping tablespoon of dough, form it into a ball, and place it into the air fryer basket. Repeat 5 times with remaining dough. It's okay, and even desirable, if the biscuits touch each other.
- Return basket to air fryer, set the temperature to 325 F (162 C), and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Begin checking for doneness at 10 minutes.
- Remove basket from fryer and set aside to cool for a few minutes. Serve biscuits warm with butter and jam.
Notes
Try not to overwork the dough. Stir just until no flour streaks remain.
Every air fryer is different. Check the biscuits for doneness at 9-10 minutes. If you feel they are getting too brown, drop the temperature to 320 F (160 C) and finish baking until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Do not lay loose foil over the top of the biscuits as they are baking. An air fryer works by blowing hot air over and around the food. Loose foil will just blow around in the basket, and can even lead to a fire risk. To prevent too much browning, it is best to simply lower the temperature of the fryer.
