Description
These Easy Buttermilk Biscuits are light, flaky, and perfectly golden, made effortlessly in the air fryer for a quick and delicious treat. With a tender crumb from buttermilk and a buttery finish, these biscuits are ideal for breakfast, snacks, or alongside your favorite meals.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, softened and cubed (plus more for brushing on top)
- 1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, and baking soda thoroughly to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and flavor.
- Cut in Butter: Using a pastry cutter or large fork, cut the softened and cubed butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles a flaky crumble with small, pea-sized pieces of butter throughout.
- Add Buttermilk and Knead: Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the dough becomes moist. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead gently; the dough will initially be sticky but will smooth out as you knead. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuits tender.
- Roll Out Dough: Roll the dough out to approximately ¾ inch thickness on the floured surface, preparing it for cutting.
- Cut Biscuits: Using a round biscuit cutter or a drinking glass, cut circles from the dough to form individual biscuits.
- Prepare Air Fryer Basket: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper punched with holes to allow hot air circulation and prevent sticking.
- Arrange Biscuits: Place the cut biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch or overlap to allow for proper cooking and browning.
- Brush with Butter and Cook: Brush the tops of each biscuit with melted butter. Cook the biscuits in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 8 to 10 minutes, monitoring closely until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Serve: Carefully remove the biscuits from the air fryer basket and serve warm, optionally with additional butter or accompaniments of choice.
Notes
- Ensure the parchment paper has holes to allow air circulation in the air fryer basket for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to maintain biscuit shape and texture.
- Do not overknead the dough to avoid tough biscuits.
- Use cold butter for best flaky texture.
- You can brush additional melted butter on the biscuits after cooking for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: buttermilk biscuits, air fryer biscuits, easy biscuit recipe, breakfast biscuits, flaky biscuits
