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Air Fryer Biscuits are so quick and easy to make and they come out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside every time! You can make them in 10 minutes in the air fryer and they are gluten free!
These Air Fryer biscuits are such a timeless recipe that everyone loves. Cooking them in the air fryer makes them slightly healthier, much less work and time but they yield the same results as traditional, fluffy cheddar and herb biscuits.
You can make these incredibly delicious and easy biscuits in 10 minutes! Isn’t that crazy? They turned out so crispy and fluffy in the middle, it is really amazing. Plus they are much healthier than the traditional version since they contain much less butter and are gluten free.
Typically when I am craving biscuits or am in need of a quick and easy recipe, these Gluten Free Herb Biscuits are my go-to. Now that I have crafted this new homemade Air Fryer Biscuits recipe I am psyched to have two great easy recipes to choose from.
The reason I love this air fryer biscuit recipe so much is because these biscuits are very similar to the very popular “Cheddar Bay Biscuits” that many of us have had at one time or another. Oh and if you have not had the pleasure of enjoying a cheddar bay biscuit then you are in for a fabulous treat.
The fact that they are gluten free (which nobody will ever be able to tell) is just a wonderful bonus of this recipe. You can also make them with regular flour too.
Why you will love these gluten free biscuits
- You can make them in 10 minutes!
- Cooking them in the air fryer gives you that perfectly crispy outer layer with a light and fluffy center.
- They are a much healthier version of traditional “Cheddar Bay Biscuits”
- This is a simple biscuit recipe your whole family will love
- Gluten free biscuits that taste like traditional biscuits
- They store and reheat great!
Tips for cooking biscuits in the air fryer
- Make sure you do not stack the biscuits and you place them into the air fryer in a single layer so that they cook more evenly.
- Air fryers vary, so you will want to make sure that you check on the biscuits during cooking to ensure they are cooking properly.
- Using an air fryer liner or parchment paper with holes poked in it for venting will ensure that the biscuit dough does not stick to the air fryer.
- If you have an air fryer that does not have an air fryer basket and it has racks then you will want to line the rack with a liner and cook the biscuits on the center rack for the best results. If the biscuits are not cooking evenly then you will want to rotate the rack halfway through cooking.
What you’ll need to make these easy air fryer biscuits
How to make biscuits in the air fryer
- Mix up the dry ingredients – Gluten free flour, baking powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, kosher salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients – buttermilk, egg, melted butter.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix it all together. I have found that a fork works best for mixing this biscuit dough. Then fold in the cheddar cheese, if using.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F or 380 degrees F (if your air fryer doesn’t preheat to 375). Once it is ready, place an air fryer liner into the air fryer basket and spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Use an ice cream scoop (about 3 tablespoons in size) or your can measure out 1/4 cup of the dough and drop it in portions into the air fryer basket. Place the biscuits about 2 inches apart from one another. Spray the biscuits with more cooking spray (I used olive oil spray) and cook them at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or 380 degrees for 7-8 minutes.
- Remove the biscuits from the air fryer, brush them with some melted butter mixed with more garlic powder and parsley and enjoy!
Mix the dry ingredients Combine with the wet ingredients Mix in the cheese Drop biscuits into the air fryer Cook for 7-10 minutes Brush with melted butter and enjoy!
Get full list of ingredients and recipe instructions in the recipe card below.
Recipe Variations
- You can use regular All Purpose Flour if you do not need to keep this recipe gluten free.
- These air fryer biscuits can be made without the cheese. If you do omit the cheese then add in 1 extra tablespoon of buttermilk so that the biscuit dough does not get dry.
- Heavy cream or whole milk will work in place of the buttermilk. If you choose not to use buttermilk then you will need to add 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the wet ingredients.
- To make your own buttermilk you can add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk. Stir it together and let the mixture rest for 5-10 minutes. It will end up curdling slightly at the top and you can just stir it before adding it to the recipe.
How long will these easy air fryer biscuits keep?
Once you have cooked the biscuits and allowed them to cool completely, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should keep for up to 2 days.
How to reheat biscuits
To reheat biscuits you can simply reheat them right in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 2-3 minutes.
You can also reheat them in the microwave for 15-20 seconds. They will not be as crispy on the outside but they will still turn out fluffy and delicious.
Can you bake these homemade biscuits in the oven?
These air fryer biscuits cook perfectly and quickly in the air fryer but you can also bake them in the oven. Just drop the biscuit dough as directed onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake the biscuits in the oven at 450 degrees F for 10-12 minutes. Remove them and brush them with the melted herb, garlic butter and enjoy!
Serving suggestions
These air fryer biscuits go great with so many things. Here are a few of my favorites.
- Serve them with some delicious soup like this Lemony Lentil Soup , this Creamy Tomato Soup or this Curry Butternut Squash Soup.
- Have some of these air fryer biscuits alongside some yummy chili like this Healthy Pumpkin Chili or this Healthy Turkey Chili.
- Serve them with a hearty salad like this Chopped Kale Salad or this Kale and Brussel Sprout Salad.
Recipe Tips and FAQ’s
- Make sure to use a gluten free flour that contains xanthan gum. Bob’s Red Mill One To One Flour or King Arthur’s Measure for Measure flours are the ones I used to test this recipe.
- Do not over mix the biscuit dough. I found that using a fork to mix the dough helped incorporate all of the ingredients without needing to overmix it.
- Use an ice cream scoop or a small measuring cup (1/4 cup) to evenly measure the biscuits when you bake them so they cook at the same time.
- Brush the biscuits with the melted herb, garlic butter immediately after they are done cooking so the butter really sticks to them and makes them extra Butterly and delicious.
- Gluten free flours like almond flour, chickpea flour or coconut flour did not work in this recipe.
- You will want to use a parchment paper air fryer liner or a piece of parchment paper cut to fit your air fryer with holes poked in it for venting. This will help the biscuits not to stick to the air fryer basket and make for easier clean up.
More quick and easy air fryer recipes to try:
- Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Breast
- 3 Ingredient Air Fryer Bagels – Gluten Free
- Crispy Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes
- Gluten Free Air Fryer Falafel
- 15 Minute Crispy Air Fryer Breaded Chicken Breast
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Print10 Minute Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits – Gluten Free
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 8 biscuits 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Biscuits are so quick and easy to make and they come out perfectly crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside every time! You can make them in 10 minutes in the air fryer and they are gluten free!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free all purpose flour – like Bob’s Red Mill or King Aruthur’s
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg – beaten
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For topping
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Mix up the dry ingredients in a medium size mixing bowl – Gluten free flour, baking powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, kosher salt.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients – buttermilk, egg, melted butter.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix it all together. I have found that a fork works best for mixing this biscuit dough. Then fold in the cheddar cheese, if using.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F or 380 degrees F (if your air fryer doesn’t preheat to 375). Once it is ready, place an air fryer liner into the air fryer basket and spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Use an ice cream scoop (about 3 tablespoons in size) or your can measure out 1/4 cup of the dough and drop it in portions into the air fryer basket place the biscuits about 2 inches apart from another. Spray the biscuits with more cooking spray (I used olive oil spray) and cook them at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes or 380 degrees for 7-8 minutes. You may need to do this in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Continue until you have cooked all of the biscuits.
- While the biscuits are cooking, mix up the topping by combining all ingredients into a small bowl.
- Remove the biscuits from the air fryer, brush them with some melted butter mixture and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to use a gluten free flour that contains xanthan gum. Bob’s Red Mill One To One Flour or King Arthur’s Measure for Measure flours are the ones I used to test this recipe.
- Do not over mix the biscuit dough. I found that using a fork to mix the dough helped incorporate all of the ingredients without needing to overmix it.
- Use an ice cream scoop or a small measuring cup (1/4 cup) to evenly measure the biscuits when you bake them so they cook at the same time.
- Brush the biscuits with the melted herb, garlic butter immediately after they are done cooking so the butter really sticks to them and makes them extra Butterly and delicious.
- Gluten free flours like almond flour, chickpea flour or coconut flour did not work in this recipe.
- Once you have cooked the biscuits and allowed them to cool completely, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They should keep for up to 2 days. You can easily reheat them in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or in the air fryer at 350 degrees F for 2-3 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Healthy Breakfast Recipes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Amazing biscuits. Best ones I’ve ever had. Can’t wait to make for the holidays!
Thanks so much for this fun and easy recipe.
★★★★★
Thank you!
Can you substitute regular flour if you do not want a gluten free biscuit?
Hi Nancy, yes you can!