Frozen Biscuits in Air Fryer – Quick, Flaky and Buttery

Name: Frozen Biscuits in Air Fryer – Quick, Flaky and Buttery
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4-6 pieces frozen biscuits (Pillsbury Grands or similar); 1 tablespoon (15 g) melted butter (optional); as needed non-stick spray

Frozen biscuits cooked in the air fryer, crispy on the outside and soft inside, with optional melted butter for extra flavor.

Time: 20 min4 servingsDifficulty: Easy170°CMisc

Steps

1
Preheat the air fryer to 170°C (340°F) for 5 minutes.
2
Grease the air fryer basket with non-stick spray. Place frozen biscuits in a single layer without overlapping.
3
Cook at 170°C (340°F) for 5 minutes, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes (10 minutes total).
4
Optional: in the last minute, brush biscuits with melted butter for extra flavor and golden color.
5
Serve warm.

Shopping list

4-6 frozen Pillsbury Grands biscuits, 1 tbsp melted butter (optional), non-stick spray

Recipe story

Frozen biscuits were popularized in the USA in the 1960s by the Pillsbury company, which introduced refrigerated dough in tubes. This quick air fryer method is a modern adaptation to achieve a crispy texture without using a traditional oven.