Making these air fryer canned biscuits can be a great way to serve up a faster side dish or breakfast recipe. Have tasty biscuits ready to eat in less than 10 minutes with minimal effort.
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Making biscuits in the air fryer has become a favorite cooking method in our household, and it's likely to become one in yours too. In just a few minutes, you can have a bunch of canned biscuits cooked up, and it's a breeze. It's like a biscuit-making hack for sure!
The air fryer's quick and efficient cooking process makes it a game-changer for baked goods like biscuits Air Fryer Frozen Waffles, Air Fryer Frozen French Toast Sticks, and Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts because preparation a breeze.
Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, the air fryer can simplify the biscuit-making process. Check out our Beginner Air Fryer Recipes or What is an Air Fryer? for more great recipes and helpful tips for your air fryer.
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💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's fast! With only about 10 minutes from start to finish, you can have beautifully browned biscuits ready to serve alongside your next meal.
- You only need one ingredient! You already have everything you need if you have a can of biscuits and an air fryer.
- You can use any brand. We love making grand biscuits in the air fryer, but you can use any of your favorite brands (including store brands)!
🛒 Ingredients
Canned biscuits - Any brand works. Grands are our favorite, but smaller biscuits cook even faster.
(We also use canned biscuits in our Easy Easter Bunny Biscuits and Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread, so if you have more on hand, there are some great suggestions to use them up.)
Nonstick spray (optional) - Helps prevent sticking but isn't always necessary.
See the recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.
💰 Budget-Friendly Tips
Use store-brand biscuits. They cost far less and cook just as well in the air fryer.
Skip the spray. Most air fryer baskets are naturally nonstick, use parchment liners or nothing at all to save money.
Buy biscuits on sale. Stock up during sales and keep extra cans in the fridge for quick breakfasts or sides.
🥄 Instructions for Air Fryer Canned Biscuits
Step 1: Spray the inside basket of your air fryer with cooking spray or brush it with olive oil to make it nonstick.
Step 2: Open a can of biscuits and lay them out in the air fryer basket so that they are not touching. If needed, work in batches.
Step 3: Place the air fryer basket into the air fryer and set it to 350 degrees F. Cook for 8 minutes. Flip them over halfway through the cooking.
Step 4: Let them cool for about 1 minute before transferring to your serving plates as the biscuits will be hot.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Check early. Biscuit sizes vary, peek at the 6-minute mark to avoid overbaking.
- Flip halfway. This helps the bottoms brown evenly and prevents doughy spots.
- Do not overcrowd. Cook in a single layer so air circulates properly.
- Adjust for your air fryer. Every model cooks differently, add or reduce 1-2 minutes as needed.
❄️ Storage and Reheating
Storage: Keep cooked Air Fryer Canned Biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days.
Reheating: Warm in the air fryer at 350°F for 2 minutes or microwave for 10-15 seconds until soft and warm.
🥗 Side Dishes or Pairing Ideas
Serve Air Fryer Canned Biscuits with homemade spreads like Sugar Free Strawberry Jam, Sugar Free Blueberry Jam, or Copycat Texas Roadhouse Butter. These biscuits also pair well with hearty meals like Stove Top Beef Stew, Tomato Soup Chili, or Crispy Baked Chicken Quarters.
- Sugar Free Blueberry JamRecipe $2.83
- Stove Top Beef StewRecipe $13.07 / Serving $2.17
- Tomato Soup ChiliRecipe $10.48 / Serving $2.62
- Crispy Baked Chicken QuartersRecipe $3.57 / Serving $0.89
❓ Recipe FAQs
You can place your biscuits in an airtight container like a gallon sized baggie and store them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Do not freeze the can that the biscuits came in (and especially do not freeze the biscuits while in the can as it can explode). Thaw the biscuits in the fridge overnight before baking as directed.
I recommend sticking with non-aerosol type sprays because aerosol sprays can damage your air fryer and cause the nonstick coating to flake off. Using olive oil spritzer bottles or brushing it on with a pastry brush is the best method for application.
The outside of the biscuits (top, sides and bottom) all become a delicious golden brown color and get a crispy texture, while the inside becomes flaky and soft. This is the BEST way to serve up canned biscuits!
Yes, you can. Pillsbury canned biscuits need about 8 minutes in the air fryer, but cooking times might differ based on your air fryer's brand and features.
Properly greasing the air fryer basket will help to keep the biscuits from sticking. Flipping them over at the midway point will also help to keep one side from getting "too stuck" to the basket as well.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Canned Biscuits
Equipment
- Air Fryer 6qt or 8 qt
Ingredients
- olive oil spray, for greasing - ($0.02)
- 1 can refrigerated biscuits, 8 count - ($1.87)
Instructions
- Prep. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with oil to prevent sticking.
- Arrange. Separate the biscuits and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer so they are not touching. Work in batches if needed.
- Air Fry. Cook at 350°F for 8 minutes, flipping the biscuits halfway through.
- Check. Because biscuit sizes vary, check at the 6 minute mark. If the tops are browned but the bottoms are still doughy, flip and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Serve. Remove from the air fryer and serve warm.
Notes
- Even Cooking. Flipping the biscuits helps them cook evenly on both sides.
- Batch Size. Avoid overcrowding the basket. A single layer works best.
- Storage. Store biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheating. Reheat cooled biscuits in the air fryer at 350°F for about 2 minutes.
Nutritional Information
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