Air Fryer Buttermilk Biscuits

Flaky, buttery, and completely made from scratch! These biscuits are soft on the inside, golden on the outside, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you crave a warm, comforting treat.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Chill Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 52 minutes
Servings: 8 biscuits
Calories: 171 kcal per biscuit

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 8 tbsp (1 stick) cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Melted butter for brushing

Instructions

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until well combined.

Step 2: Cut in Butter

1. Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture.
2. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, mix until the butter pieces are about the size of peas.

Step 3: Form the Dough

1. Make a well in the center of the flour-butter mixture and pour in the buttermilk.
2. Mix gently until a soft dough forms, scraping the sides of the bowl to incorporate any stray flour.

Step 4: Fold for Flakiness

1. Lightly flour your countertop and turn out the dough.
2. Gently fold the dough into a square 2–3 times to create layers.
3. Roll or press the dough to about 3/4 inch thick.

Step 5: Cut the Biscuits

1. Use a 2-inch biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Do not twist the cutter—press straight down to maintain flaky edges.
2. Place the cut biscuits on a tray.

Step 6: Chill

1. Refrigerate the biscuits for 15 minutes to firm up the butter. This ensures extra flaky layers.

Step 7: Prepare the Air Fryer

1. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking oil.
2. Place the biscuits inside; it’s okay if they touch.
3. Brush the tops with melted butter.

Step 8: Air Fry

1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
2. Air fry biscuits at 400°F for 12 minutes total:
   • Flip halfway at 6 minutes.
   • Continue cooking until golden and cooked through.

Step 9: Serve

1. Remove biscuits and brush with additional melted butter if desired.
2. Serve warm with jam, honey, or alongside eggs and breakfast favorites.

Nutrition (per biscuit)

• Calories: 171 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 32 g
• Protein: 5 g
• Fat: 2 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 5 mg
• Sodium: 344 mg
• Potassium: 103 mg
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Vitamin A: 74 IU
• Calcium: 146 mg
• Iron: 2 mg