Name: Air Fryer Biscuits
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American

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In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt.

Add diced butter to flour mixture and with your hands. Massage the butter into the flour.

Using a dough hook, knead the dough on medium speed slowly adding the buttermilk until dough ball forms.

Lightly dust a flat surface with flour and flatten dough to 1 1/2 inch thick.

Using a wide mouth mason jar, or another punch out the biscuits. Re-knead and flatten excess dough for more biscuits.

Place biscuits in air fryer basket, brush tops with melted butter and cook at 370 for 5 minutes on each side.

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Keep Butter Ice-Cold ❄️
Cut cold butter into small cubes and keep it refrigerated until the last moment before mixing—this creates steam pockets that produce flaky, tender layers in your biscuits.
Don't Overwork the Dough 🙌
Mix ingredients until just combined—overworking develops gluten and creates tough, dense biscuits instead of light and fluffy ones.
Preheat Your Air Fryer 🌡️
Run your air fryer at 400°F for 3-5 minutes before adding biscuits to ensure even browning and a golden exterior from the moment they hit the basket.
Brush with Butter After Cooking 🧈
Immediately brush warm biscuits with melted butter right after air frying to enhance flavor, create a glossy finish, and add richness that elevates them above store-bought versions.
Use Room Temperature Buttermilk 🥛
Let buttermilk sit out 15 minutes before mixing—room temperature liquid incorporates better and creates a more tender crumb than cold buttermilk.