Air Fryer Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are buttery and crispy on the outside and have a tender, moist interior. So easy to make in an air fryer.
WHAT”S TO LOVE ABOUT THIS RECIPE?
- There’s no need to turn on the oven. That is a huge bonus during the summer months.
- The biscuits only need 8 minutes to air fry. I love how quickly air fryers cook things.
- These are drop biscuits so there’s no need to roll out the dough and cut it with a biscuit cutter.
If you find biscuit-making to be intimidating, drop biscuits are the way to go.
RECIPE TIPS FOR AIR FRYER BUTTERMILK DROP BISCUITS:
- Different brands of air fryers cook at different rates. Use the cooking time as an estimate.
- Be sure to measure the flour correctly. Do not pack it down as you measure it.
- Be sure the butter and buttermilk are really cold.
- The amount of buttermilk needed can vary based on the humidity in the air. Just add enough for all the flour to get moistened.
- Use parchment paper in the air fryer so that the biscuits do not stick. I use these parchment paper liners made specifically for the air fryer.
- You will most likely have to cook the biscuits in 2 batches.
- Add 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder for additional flavor.
- For more flavor, brush the biscuits with melted butter when you take them out of the air fryer and/or drizzle them with honey.
- Taste best when fresh from the air fryer but will keep at room temperature in an airtight container for a few days. Reheat them in the air fryer before serving.
Try These Other Easy Air Fryer Recipes:
- Air Fryer Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit Bombs
- Air Fryer Sausage Crescent Cheese Balls
- Air Fryer Buttermilk Biscuits
- Air Fryer Biscuit Doughnuts
Air Fryer Buttermilk Drop Biscuits
Air Fryer Buttermilk Drop Biscuits are buttery and crispy on the outside and have a tender, moist interior. So easy to make in an air fryer.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
- 1 1/4 to 1 1/3 cups cold buttermilk
- cooking spray
- melted butter, optional
Instructions
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Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Note: I like to stick the bowl with the flour mixture in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before adding the butter.
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Add the butter and cut it in with a pastry blender or your fingers until there are no pieces larger than a pea.
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Stir in the buttermilk adding just enough to moisten all the flour. Do not overmix.
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Stick the bowl in the fridge while you preheat the air fryer.
Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.
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Place a piece of parchment paper in the air fryer basket, spray it with cooking spray and use a greased 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop dough and drop it on the parchment paper. You should be able to cook about 5 biscuits at a time.
Lightly spray tops of biscuits with oil.
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Air fry at 400 degrees for 8 to 9 minutes.
Optional: Brush tops with melted butter.
Note: Place the bowl of dough in the refrigerator while the first batch of biscuits air fry.
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Repeat with second batch of biscuits.
Disclosure: Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and can vary based on brands of products used, measuring techniques, and cooking methods.
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