Frozen biscuits in air fryer become golden, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside in under 15 minutes with a warm garlic-herb butter glaze, shredded cheddar melt, and a light honey drizzle for an easy snack or side.
This recipe tackles soggy bottoms and bland flavors in frozen biscuits, offering a crispy texture and enhanced taste within a short cooking time.
I tried plain frozen rolls once and got soggy bottoms and bland bites (even my kids complained). And I forgot to preheat that busy weeknight. This recipe solves those issues in crisp air fryer biscuits you can rely on.
This works because the warm herb butter seeps into cracks as it cooks for 6 minutes before a quick flip and cheese melt in just 2 minutes, giving you crispy edges, gooey cheese, and that first hot honey drizzle to wake your senses.
If you need another quick side for brunch, you might want to try my Marble Rye Bread for a soft crumb and nutty taste.
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Dietary Considerations
- The recipe is not gluten-free due to frozen drop-style biscuits containing wheat flour.
- The recipe contains butter and cheese, so it is unsuitable for dairy-free diets.
- The recipe contains butter and cheese, so it is unsuitable for vegan diets.
- The recipe does not meet keto or low-carb diets due to high carbohydrate biscuits.
- The recipe is vegetarian and nut-free.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Crispy Golden Finish I’ve found frozen biscuits in air fryer get consistent color when flipping at the 3-minute mark and brushing with garlic-herb butter at 350°F.
- Quick Snack in Minutes Combine steps with no preheat—6 minutes at 350°F, flip and brush, then 2 more minutes topped with cheddar makes fast air fryer biscuits for guests.
- Savory-Sweet Combo The garlic-onion butter, melty cheddar, and glossy honey glaze bring tangy, rich layers with each bite, making this an easy frozen biscuits recipe.
- Make-Ahead Convenience Cooled biscuits store in an airtight container up to 2 days, and reheating at 325°F for 3–4 minutes restores that fresh crispness for busy mornings.
Frozen Biscuits in Air Fryer
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cool Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
- Yield: 8 biscuits 1x
- Category: snack
- Method: air frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Description
Frozen biscuits in air fryer become golden, crispy-on-the-outside and tender-on-the-inside in under 15 minutes with a warm garlic-herb butter glaze, shredded cheddar melt, and a light honey drizzle for an easy snack or side.
Ingredients
- 8 frozen drop-style biscuits (8-count can)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Place the frozen biscuits flat-side down in your air fryer basket, ensuring there’s at least 1 inch of space between each biscuit. This placement allows hot air to circulate freely around the biscuits, helping them brown evenly.
- Set your air fryer to 350°F and begin cooking the biscuits for 6 minutes without preheating. This method helps keep the centers tender while creating a crisp crust around the edges.
- At the 3-minute mark, carefully pull the basket out and rotate it. This ensures each biscuit is exposed to the same airflow, promoting uniform browning.
- After the initial 6 minutes, use tongs to gently flip each biscuit. Generously brush the tops with the garlic-herb butter mixture to enhance the savory flavor and encourage crisping.
- Evenly distribute shredded cheddar cheese over each buttered biscuit, then close the basket. Air fry at 350°F for an additional 2 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the cheese is melted into soft pockets atop the biscuits.
- Transfer the biscuits to a plate while still hot. Drizzle honey over the tops for a sweet contrast that glistens beautifully against the golden, crispy crust.
Notes
- For the best results, choose firm, frost-free frozen drop-style biscuits. This ensures the dough maintains its structure during air frying.
- Use block butter for easy melting and better flavor absorption. If necessary, ghee can be a substitute.
- Select a fine grind garlic powder to avoid clumps in your herb butter, and opt for a finely ground fresh black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese will melt smoother than pre-shredded varieties, providing a richer texture to your biscuits.
- Fresh parsley not only adds a pop of color but also freshness; chop it right before serving for the best taste.
- A runny, light-colored honey will work best for the glaze, but maple syrup can serve as a substitute if needed.
- For quick cleanup, consider using air fryer basket liners or a reusable silicone liner to minimize mess.
- You can make variations by swapping pepper jack cheese for a spicier kick and replacing honey with hot sauce for a bold twist.
- Leftover biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 325°F for 3–4 minutes to restore their original crispness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Ingredient Notes
- Frozen drop-style biscuits: pick firm, frost-free cans. Keeps dough sturdy in air fryer. No substitution for ready-to-use drop-style biscuits.
- Garlic powder: use a fine grind brand without clumps. Adds savory depth. No close sub.
- Onion powder: pick dry, pale yellow powder. Balances garlic. Leave out if you prefer simple herbs.
- Kosher salt: choose coarse grains, dissolves quickly in warm butter. Improves flavor without over-salting. Sub sea salt crystals sparingly.
- Black pepper: fresh-ground for bright bite. I grind right before mixing butter. Opt for medium coarseness.
- Shredded sharp cheddar cheese: freshly shredded block cheddar melts smoother than pre-shredded. Swap pepper jack for spice.
- Fresh parsley: pick vibrant, crisp leaves. Chop just before serving for pop of color. Chives work too.
- Honey: use runny, light-colored honey for smooth glaze. Drizzle sparingly to control sweetness. Maple syrup works in pinch.
Recipe Baking Tips
- If biscuits stick to basket, brush basket with 1 teaspoon oil and space biscuits 1 inch apart before cooking.
- When crust is pale after 6 minutes, flip biscuits and brush with 2 tablespoons herb butter before the 2-minute finish.
- For cheese sliding off, sprinkle 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar 1 minute before end of the 2-minute melt cycle with basket closed.
- If glaze pools around biscuits, wait 2 minutes after air frying to cool before drizzling 1 tablespoon honey.
- When reheating leftovers, air fry 4 biscuits at 325°F for 3 minutes to restore crisp crust.
Serving Suggestions
Serve frozen biscuits in air fryer with air fryer asparagus and gluten-free garlic bread.
Place biscuits beside zucchini noodles salad and kale and apple salad.
Use frozen biscuits in air fryer to build ham and cheese sliders or turkey sausage sliders.
Use them inside chicken pot pie or vegetable pot pie fillings.
Top frozen biscuits in air fryer with sausage gravy.
Drizzle maple mustard sauce over biscuits.
Recipe variations
- You can use cooked bacon crumbles on frozen biscuits in air fryer before cooking to add smoky protein crunch without modifying time or temperature settings.
- Add 1 teaspoon smoked paprika and a pinch of cayenne to melted herb butter before brushing on biscuits for a subtle warmth and color boost.
- Either shredded pepper jack or crumbled feta can top biscuits in air fryer after flipping to introduce spicy tangy saltiness, served alongside Sourdough Pretzel Bites.
- If using 16 frozen biscuits in air fryer, cook two batches of eight at 350°F for 6 minutes, flipping halfway and brushing herb butter evenly.
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How to Store?
To keep your Crispy Air Fryer Frozen Biscuits with Herb Butter, Cheese, and Honey Glaze fresh and delicious, follow these storage tips:
Room Temperature: Place cooled biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Seal container tightly before serving.
Refrigeration: Arrange cooled biscuits in an airtight container and refrigerate up to 5 days. Gently warm in air fryer before serving.
Freezing: Wrap cooled biscuits in plastic wrap, insert into freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
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