These Air Fryer Butter Biscuits are incredibly soft, flaky, and buttery, with a golden-brown crust that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The air fryer helps cook them quickly while retaining all the delicious buttery flavor. Perfect for breakfast, as a side dish, or even paired with soups and stews, these biscuits are a true comfort food!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing, optional)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until well combined.
  2. Cut in the butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingers, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. You want small pea-sized pieces of butter throughout the mixture for flaky biscuits.
  3. Add the buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk (or regular milk) and stir gently with a spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the biscuits tough.
  4. Shape the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 2-3 times, just until it comes together. Pat the dough into a rectangle or circle about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
  5. Cut out the biscuits: Use a round biscuit cutter (or a glass) to cut out biscuits from the dough. Gather any scraps and gently reshape them to cut out more biscuits.
  6. Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Cook the biscuits: Arrange the biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they’re not touching. You may need to cook them in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Air fry the biscuits at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top.
  8. Brush with butter: Once the biscuits are done, remove them from the air fryer and brush the tops with melted butter for an extra buttery finish.
  9. Serve: Let the biscuits cool for a minute before serving. Enjoy warm with butter, jam, or honey!

Nutrition (per biscuit, assuming 8 biscuits):

  • Calories: 180 kcal
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Fat: 10 g
    • Saturated fat: 6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Sugars: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg
  • Sodium: 290 mg
  • Potassium: 80 mg

Note:
For an extra boost of flavor, you can add herbs like rosemary or thyme to the dough, or mix in shredded cheese before baking. These biscuits are perfect for breakfast with a dollop of jam or as a side to any meal that needs a little comforting addition.