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    Pinch Me Good! » Breakfast » 10-Minute Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits – Gluten Free

    10-Minute Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits – Gluten Free

    October 28, 2021 by Amy Estes 10 Comments

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    Cooked gluten free biscuits piled on top of a plate
    4 cooked biscuits in an air fryer basket on white parchment paper

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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!

    Air Fryer biscuits with herbs and butter on them on a white surface.

    These Air Fryer biscuits are such a timeless recipe that everyone loves. Cooking them in the air fryer makes them slightly healthier with 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. Who doesn’t love a healthy homemade gluten-free biscuit?

    Cheddar by homemade biscuits all touching in a close up shot of the biscuits.

    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’ll love these air fryer 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
    • They store and reheat great!

    Ingredients you will need

    Round grey bowl of flour next to a round white bowl of shredded cheddar cheese with a egg on a white plate, plate with a stick of butter on it. bowl of spices, wooden spoon with baking powder, wooden spoon with salt and a pitcher of buttermilk in front of them on a grey surface.
    • Flour – you can use gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular all-purpose flour in this recipe.
    • Baking powder – any type of baking powder will work. If you are making these gluten-free then make sure to use gluten-free baking powder.
    • Garlic and parsley – garlic powder and dried parsley give the biscuits great flavor.
    • Salt – to enhance all of the flavors
    • Egg – you will need one large egg.
    • Butter – unsalted butter so you can control the salt.
    • Buttermilk – I used regular store-bought buttermilk. You can also make your own by combining 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of vinegar (apple cider vinegar or white vinegar) or lemon juice. Mix and let it sit for at least 5 minutes before using.
    • Shredded cheddar cheese – good quality shredded cheddar. You can omit this in the recipe but it really takes these homemade biscuits to a whole new level.

    How to make biscuits in the air fryer

    1. Mix up the dry ingredients – Gluten free flour, baking powder, garlic powder, dried parsley, and kosher salt.
    2. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients – buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
    3. 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.
    4. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F .Once it is ready, place an air fryer liner into the air fryer basket and spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
    5. Use an ice cream scoop (about 3 tablespoons in size) or you 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.
    6. Remove the biscuits from the air fryer, brush them with some melted butter mixed with more garlic powder and parsley and enjoy!
    Round glass bow filled with flour with a metal whisk with a wooden handle next to it on a grey counter
    Mix the dry ingredients
    Round glass bowl with biscuit dough in it with a bowl of shredded cheddar cheese behind it on a grey counter
    Combine with the wet ingredients
    Biscuit dough in a round glass mixing bowl with shredded cheddar cheese piled on top of it.
    Mix in the cheese
    Air fryer biscuits uncooked in an air fryer basket on top of a parchment paper liner
    Drop biscuits into the air fryer
    4 cooked biscuits in an air fryer basket on white parchment paper
    Cook for 7-10 minutes
    Cooked gluten free biscuits piled on top of a plate
    Brush with melted butter and enjoy!

    Tips for cooking biscuits in the air fryer

    • Make sure you do not stack the biscuits and 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.

    Get the 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 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.
    9 gluten free biscuits spread out on a white piece of parchment paper with green herbs on them.

    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 do you reheat biscuits?

    To reheat these 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 healthy 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.
    A bunch of homemade cheddar herb biscuits on white parchment paper with a bowl of shredded cheddar cheese and a bowl of parsley behind them.

    Recipe Tips

    • Make sure to use 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, and garlic butter immediately after they are done cooking so the butter really sticks to them and makes them extra 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 cleanup.

    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
    Fluffy herb and cheese biscuit pulled apart with more biscuits behind it.

    Did you make this air fryer biscuits recipe? If you did, then please leave a rating and comment below. You can also tag me on Instagram @pinchmegoodfood so I can see your creation.

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    10 Minute Homemade Air Fryer Biscuits – Gluten Free


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    • Author: Amy
    • Total Time: 13 minutes
    • Yield: 8 biscuits 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    These Air Fryer Biscuits come out perfectly light and fluffy and delicious in only 10 minutes thanks to the air fryer! You can even make them gluten-free so everyone can enjoy them! This is going to be your favorite new biscuit recipe!


    Ingredients

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    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

    1. Mix up the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, garlic, parsley, and salt) in a medium bowl. 
    2. In a separate medium bowl mix up the wet ingredients (buttermilk, egg, and melted butter).
    3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until it forms a slightly wet, sticky dough. Then fold in the shredded cheddar cheese.
    4. Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F and spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. If using a liner add the liner then spray it.  Use a 3-tablespoon (about 1/4 cup) ice cream scoop to scoop the dough in portions into the air fryer in an even layer.  You should be able to fit 4-5 at a time depending on the size of your air fryer. 
    5. Close and cook for 7-8 minutes until golden and cooked through. If the biscuits are not fully cooked after 8 minutes then cook them for 1-2 more minutes. Continue until you have cooked all of the biscuits. 
    6. Once they are done cooking, melt some more butter with garlic and parsley, and a pinch of salt and brush the biscuits while they are still warm. 
    7. Serve warm and enjoy!

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    Notes

    • You can use gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular flour in this recipe. 
    • These biscuits can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. 
    • Reheat them in the air fryer at 330 degrees F until warmed through, about 2 minutes. 
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 8 minutes
    • Category: Healthy Breakfast Recipes
    • Method: Air Fryer
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: air fryer biscuits, biscuits in the air fryer, healthy air fryer biscuits, homemade biscuits

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    Comments

    1. Lou

      October 28, 2021 at 7:42 pm

      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.

      ★★★★★

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      • Amy

        November 1, 2021 at 4:38 pm

        Thank you!

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    2. Nancy

      March 16, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      Can you substitute regular flour if you do not want a gluten free biscuit?

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      • Amy

        March 17, 2022 at 4:07 pm

        Hi Nancy, yes you can!

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    3. Carolyn

      May 24, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      I made these biscuits in my air fryer today and they are delicious! They were simple to make and cooked to perfection! Thank you for this recipe!

      Reply
      • Amy

        May 25, 2022 at 8:48 am

        Yay! I am so glad you liked them!

        Reply
    4. Teresa

      November 29, 2022 at 7:29 pm

      I made these and they tasted fantastic but seemed a little dry and were a bit crumbly. I use Bobs for all my gf baking. My son and hubby still really enjoyed them. Any suggestions?

      ★★★★

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      • Amy Estes

        November 29, 2022 at 7:42 pm

        Hi Teresa, if they were a little crumbly then you can add some more buttermilk about 1 tablespoon at a time as needed. I am glad everyone enjoyed them!

        Reply
    5. Naomi

      March 15, 2023 at 11:06 am

      Can the spices and cheese be omitted in these, in order to have plain GF biscuits?

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      • Amy Estes

        March 15, 2023 at 6:59 pm

        Hi Naomi, I haven’t tested the recipe without the cheese or spices but I bet it would work fine.

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