Make light, flaky biscuits with perfectly golden tops using your air fryer. This recipe brings a comforting classic to your table quickly.
Author:Richard Langley
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:8 biscuits
Category:Baking
Method:Air Fryer
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
3/4 cup cold buttermilk
4 tablespoons melted butter, for brushing
2 tablespoons honey, for brushing
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces of butter remaining.
Pour in the cold buttermilk. Mix gently with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently pat the dough into a rectangle about 3/4 inch thick.
Fold the dough into thirds, like a letter. Turn the dough, pat it down again to 3/4 inch thickness. Repeat this folding process one more time for extra layers.
Pat or roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a biscuit cutter to cut out rounds.
Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Arrange the biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding.
Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuits are cooked through.
While the biscuits cook, combine the 4 tablespoons of melted butter and honey in a small bowl.
Once cooked, immediately brush the tops of the hot biscuits generously with the honey butter mixture.
Serve warm and enjoy the memory.
Notes
Keep your butter and buttermilk very cold for the flakiest results.
Do not twist the biscuit cutter; press straight down to keep the layers intact.
For a richer flavor, you can add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the dry ingredients.
Adjust air fryer time based on your specific model; check for doneness at the 8-minute mark.