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
Scale
- 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