If you've ever wondered whether you can pop frozen biscuits straight into the air fryer—spoiler alert: you absolutely can! These air fryer frozen biscuits come out golden brown and pillowy perfect every time. Whether you're prepping a quick snack, building a breakfast sandwich, or just need a side dish for that sausage gravy, this method is your easy way to buttery biscuit bliss—without heating up your whole kitchen.
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Why my recipe
This isn’t just another air fryer recipe—it’s your go-to guide for achieving fluffy biscuits in less time than the oven. With simple steps and no thawing required, it's ideal for busy mornings or those “just one biscuit, please” cravings. And it’s beginner-friendly, so even if it’s your first time using an air fryer, you’ll get amazing results. Plus, I’ve tested it with different brands and styles of air fryers (basket and oven), so you can count on consistent cook time and texture.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Frozen biscuits – I used Pillsbury Grands biscuits, but store brands or other frozen varieties work too. For a homemade touch, try using leftover biscuit dough (just freeze before air frying).
- Olive oil spray or cooking spray – Helps prevent sticking. Cooking oil brushed on the basket works as well.
- Melted butter – For brushing on top after cooking to create buttery biscuits.
- Parchment paper (optional) – Can be used to line the basket for easier cleanup, but be sure it’s safe for high air fryer temperatures.
You have to try my Southern White Gravy or my White Sausage Gravy to serve with these golden brown biscuits!
Directions
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F for 3-5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray or use a piece of parchment paper.
- Place frozen biscuits in a single layer in the basket, making sure there’s enough room between them for hot air to circulate.
- Air fry at 320°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through for even baking. Brush with butter after flipping. Adjust cooking time slightly depending on your air fryer model and biscuit size.
- Check for doneness—the outside of the biscuits should be golden brown and flaky. Use a pair of tongs to carefully remove.
- Brush the tops with melted butter while warm.
Top tips
- Don’t overcrowd the basket—air frying works best with space around each biscuit.
- Start checking at the 9-minute mark since different brands and air fryer models vary.
- Let the biscuits rest at room temperature for a minute or two after cooking to finish the baking process.
- For small batches, adjust the cook time by 1-2 minutes less.
- Serve with fresh fruit, country gravy, or use them as the base for an easy breakfast sandwich.
Storage and reheating
Leftover biscuits? Let them cool completely, then wrap individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer bag or airtight container. Reheat in the air fryer at 300°F for 2-3 minutes. These also store well in the fridge for up to 3 days for a quick snack or easy breakfast.
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Air Fryer Frozen Biscuits
Equipment
Ingredients
- Cooking spry
- 6 frozen biscuits
- 1-2 tablespoon Melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees F.
- Spray basket with cooking spay.
- Place 6 biscuits in the air fryer basket. Be sure they are spaced apart so there will be enough room for the biscuits to rise and expand.
- Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter.
- Cook for 7 or 8 minutes. Pause the air fryer and flip the biscuits over. Brush with more melted butter or spray with more oil.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown, crispy, and cooked all the way through.
- For canned refrigerated biscuits, follow the same directions, but reduce the cooking time to 6 or 7 minutes. Turn them over and cook for another 2 or 3 minutes, or until crispy and cook through.
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