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If you are looking for an easy way to cook canned biscuits make Air Fryer Biscuits. Canned biscuits come out golden brown and so delicious. It is faster than traditional baking, and result in crispy fresh tasting biscuits.

Air fryer biscuits on a white plate.
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We love making biscuits during the week and even the weekends. But don’t always have time to bake them in the oven. So I tossed them in my air fryer and they came out perfect in half the time.

The hot circulating make biscuits golden brown and extra tasty. The texture comes out perfectly and the middle is perfectly soft. If you love this quick and easy air fryer recipes then you will love Air Fryer Donuts Recipe.

Can I put Biscuits in the Air Fryer?

Yes, you can put biscuit dough in the air fryer. We love how flaky and golden brown they turn out. This is now how we cook all of our canned biscuits. No need to heat up the oven, when you can air fryer them a lot faster.

Ingredients You Need

  • Refrigerated Biscuits
  • Spray Olive Oil

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How to Cook Biscuits in the Air Fryer

  • Step 1 – Prepare Air Fryer – Spray the air fryer basket with a spray olive oil to prevent the Pillsbury biscuits from sticking to the basket.
Two cans of biscuits on a cutting board
  • Step 2 – Preheat Air Fryer – Preheat the air fryer to 330 degrees F. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, then run the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 5-7 minutes.
  • Step 3 – Place biscuits in the air fryer – Place the biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure to not overlap the biscuits and space them out so that they are not touching.
Uncooked biscuits in the air fryer
  • Step 4 – Cook Biscuits – Cook the biscuits in the at 330 degrees F for 5-6 minutes until the biscuits are cooked through and golden brown.
Biscuits in the air fryer

Tips and Tricks

  • Only use Olive Oil – Do not use Pam cooking spray in an oven style air fryer as this spray will damage the air fryer basket style. You can also line your air fryer with parchment paper.
  • No need to flip biscuits – I did not flip the biscuits dough while they were cooking as the air is able to get all around the biscuits in the basket. If your air fryer cooks hotter on one side, then I would flip the biscuits half way through the cook time.
  • Any type of biscuits will work – I used buttermilk biscuits for this recipe. However, you can also use this recipe to make Grands or Flakey Layer Biscuits as well.
  • Reduce cooking time for smaller biscuits – If you use smaller biscuits, cook them in the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 4-5 minutes until they are golden brown. Cooking time will vary depending on the size.
  • Top your biscuits – For a savory biscuit, top your biscuits with garlic butter or kosher salt when they come out of the air fryer.

How long do you put Biscuits in the Air Fryer?

Preheat you air fryer for about 5 minutes prior to putting the biscuits in the air fryer. Once you air fryer is heated, place biscuits and heat for 5-7 minutes.

Air fryer biscuits on a white plate.

How to Cook Frozen Biscuits in the Air Fryer?

If you have air fryer frozen biscuits they can be cooked in the air fryer. Cook them the same way but you will need to cook for 10 minutes. Then flip and cook another 10 watching it in the last 3-4 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

Cooking Pillsbury Grands Biscuits in the air fryer for my family. The crispy texture is amazing and even better topped with melted butter. They are delicious served with our favorite breakfast foods such as eggs and bacon. But we also serve as a side dish for a complete meal idea.

These are some of our favorite homemade biscuits toppings.

Can you Freeze Biscuits?

Yes, you can freeze biscuits. Once your biscuits have cooled completely, wrap them in foil and place in a freezer safe bag. Make sure to squeeze any air out before placing in the freezer.

The air fried frozen biscuits will stay good for about 2-4 weeks if stored properly.

Close up image of biscuits in the air fryer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Reheat Biscuits

To reheat your biscuits, place back in the air fryer and reheat for 2-3 minutes at 350 degrees. If the biscuits are frozen, reheat for about 5 minutes at 350 degrees. Reheating is easy to do and perfect way to make these ahead of time.

How to Store

Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container. If stored at room temperature they will be good for 1-2 days. You can also place in the refrigerator to extend freshness for about a week.
Make sure before storing that your biscuits have cooled completely.

Recipes with Biscuits

Try air frying biscuits to add to these easy recipes to complete your meal.

1. Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie

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Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie
The Best Crock pot Chicken Pot Pie Recipe. You are going to love this easy chicken pot pie recipe. It is our favorite crock pot recipe!
Crockpot Chicken Pot Pie

2. Air Fryer Donuts

Air Fryer Donuts
Enjoy air fryer donuts in just 5 minutes. Everyone will love these light and fluffy donuts coated in cinnamon sugar mixture.
Air Fryer Donuts

3. Crock Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Crock pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This easy crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe is delicious! It is the best chicken and dumplings with biscuits that you can make. The best comfort food!
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4. Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe

Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup Recipe is so easy in the slow cooker and creamy and delicious. Not only is this meal budget friendly but it tastes amazing!
Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup

5. Easy Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

Easy Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
This Biscuits and gravy casserole is delicious! Try this easy gravy biscuit casserole. Kids will love this fun twist on the biscuits and gravy recipe!
Easy Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

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Air Fryer Biscuits

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If you are looking for an easy way to cook canned biscuits make Air Fryer Biscuits. Canned biscuits come out golden brown and so delicious.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8
Cuisine American
Course Side Dish
Calories 211

Ingredients

  • 1 can Refrigerated Biscuits
  • Spray Olive Oil
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Instructions

  • Spray the air fryer basket with a spray olive oil to prevent the biscuits from sticking to the basket.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 330 degrees F. If your air fryer does not have a preheat option, then run the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 5-7 minutes.
  • Place the biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Make sure to not overlap the biscuits and space them out so that they are not touching.
  • Cook the biscuits in the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 5-6 minutes until the biscuits are cooked through and golden brown.

Recipe Notes

Do not use Pam in an air fryer as this spray will damage the air fryer basket.
I did not flip the biscuits while they were cooking as the air is able to get all around the biscuits in the basket. If your air fryer cooks hotter on one side, then I would flip the biscuits half way through the cook time.
I used Buttermilk Style biscuits for this recipe. However, you can also use this recipe to make Grands or Flakey Layer Biscuits as well.
If you use smaller biscuits, cook them in the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 4-5 minutes until they are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 211kcal, Carbohydrates 28g, Protein 4g, Fat 10g, Saturated Fat 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat 4g, Monounsaturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 1mg, Sodium 544mg, Potassium 129mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 2g, Vitamin A 1IU, Calcium 28mg, Iron 2mg

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