Effortless Golden Fluff: How to Make Perfect Air Fryer Frozen Biscuits Every Time
Imagine sinking your teeth into a warm, flaky, golden-brown biscuit, fresh from the oven, but without all the fuss. With the magic of your air fryer, making delicious frozen biscuits has never been easier or faster! This guide will show you how to transform frozen dough into a perfect side dish or a comforting snack in just minutes, achieving that desirable crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior every single time.
Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast on a busy morning, a delightful accompaniment to a savory dinner, or a simple treat to enjoy with jam and butter, air fryer frozen biscuits are an absolute game-changer. Say goodbye to long preheating times and unevenly baked biscuits. Your air fryer is about to become your new best friend for all things biscuit-related, delivering consistent, mouth-watering results straight from the freezer to your table.

While this recipe focuses on the ultimate convenience of frozen biscuits, don’t hesitate to explore other air fryer biscuit variations. You can follow our air fryer biscuits recipe to make them from scratch for a truly homemade touch, or try these delightful air fryer cheddar bay biscuits for a savory twist. For another quick option, our air fryer canned biscuits recipe is also a fantastic choice!
Table of Contents
- The Magic of Air Frying Frozen Biscuits
- Ingredients for Your Fluffy Biscuits
- Step-by-Step Directions to Air Fry Frozen Biscuits
- Expert Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Biscuits
- Delicious Serving Suggestions
- Storage and Reheating Your Biscuits
- Air Fryer Frozen Biscuits FAQs
- More Air Fryer Biscuit Recipes
- Air Fryer Frozen Biscuits Recipe Card
The Magic of Air Frying Frozen Biscuits
Air frying frozen biscuits isn’t just a convenience; it’s a superior cooking method for achieving perfectly baked results. The air fryer’s rapid air circulation ensures that heat is distributed evenly around each biscuit, leading to a beautifully golden-brown and crispy exterior. Unlike conventional ovens that can take a while to preheat, air fryers get to temperature quickly, significantly cutting down your total cooking time. This means you get to enjoy those warm, flaky biscuits much faster!
The consistent cooking environment of an air fryer also helps prevent common biscuit woes like burnt tops and raw centers. Each biscuit puffs up beautifully, developing those desirable layers without drying out. These delicious biscuits are just one of many frozen foods you can perfectly prepare in an air fryer, making it an indispensable appliance for quick and easy meals. Plus, their versatility is unmatched—serve them as a simple side, or transform them into a hearty breakfast sandwich with air fryer bacon, air fryer hash browns, or generously top them with a rich sausage gravy for a complete meal.
Ingredients for Your Fluffy Biscuits

Making delicious frozen biscuits in your air fryer requires minimal ingredients, as most of the work is already done for you! For this simple recipe, you’ll only need:
- 4-6 frozen biscuits: We recommend using popular brands like Pillsbury Grands frozen biscuits for their consistent quality and delicious results. Any brand of frozen raw biscuits will work well.
- Nonstick cooking spray or olive oil: Essential for preventing sticking and ensuring easy cleanup.
Optional Toppings: The beauty of a warm biscuit is its versatility. Customize your experience with a variety of toppings like melted butter, sweet apple butter, creamy cinnamon butter, a dollop of your favorite jam, a drizzle of honey, or a generous ladle of savory gravy. They’re also perfect just plain!
Step-by-Step Directions to Air Fry Frozen Biscuits
Follow these easy steps to achieve perfectly cooked, golden, and fluffy frozen biscuits using your air fryer:
STEP 1: Prepare Your Air Fryer Basket
To prevent your biscuits from sticking and to ensure easy cleanup, lightly spray the air fryer basket with a nonstick cooking spray. An olive oil spray or other air fryer-safe cooking oil works perfectly. Alternatively, you can use air fryer parchment paper liners for an even easier cleanup.
STEP 2: Arrange the Biscuits
Carefully place the frozen biscuits into the prepared air fryer basket. It’s crucial to arrange them in a single layer without stacking or overlapping. Leave enough space between each biscuit for them to expand and rise properly as they cook. This airflow is key to achieving that even golden crust.

STEP 3: Begin Air Frying
Close the air fryer and set the temperature to 340 degrees F (170 degrees C). Air fry the frozen biscuits for an initial 10 minutes. At this point, they should be starting to puff up and show some color.
STEP 4: Flip and Finish
After 10 minutes, carefully open the air fryer and use tongs to turn each biscuit over. Continue to air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the biscuits are beautifully golden brown on both sides and cooked all the way through. The exact cooking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and the size of your biscuits. Once done, remove the warm biscuits from the air fryer with tongs or a spatula and serve immediately. Enjoy your perfectly golden, flaky, and delicious air fryer frozen biscuits!

Expert Tips for Perfect Air Fryer Biscuits
Achieving the perfect air fryer frozen biscuits is simple with a few insider tricks:
- Give Them Space: Frozen biscuits will puff up and turn golden as they cook, so they absolutely need their space! Do not overcrowd or stack the biscuits in the air fryer basket. It’s best to leave ample room between them so they aren’t touching. This ensures proper airflow, which is essential for even cooking and a consistent crispy texture.
- Flip for Evenness: Flipping the biscuits during the last few minutes of cooking is key to ensuring both sides are beautifully golden brown and fully cooked. This prevents the tops from burning while the undersides remain pale. If your biscuits look a bit doughy or pale in the center, add an extra 2-3 minutes to the cooking time, checking frequently.
- Know Your Air Fryer: Not all air fryer brands or models have the same wattage or heating efficiency. For instance, I use a Cosori Air Fryer Oven, and cooking times might differ slightly in other models. The first time you make these in your particular air fryer, it’s a good idea to check the biscuits a few minutes earlier than suggested to gauge your appliance’s performance. Adjust cooking time as needed for perfect results.
- Prevent Sticking & Easy Cleanup: While frozen biscuits generally hold their shape well, a light spray of nonstick cooking oil (like olive oil spray) in the basket is a good measure to prevent any sticking. Alternatively, using air fryer parchment paper liners can make cleanup incredibly easy and guarantee no sticking.
Delicious Serving Suggestions
Biscuits are incredibly versatile and can be served with almost any meal. Their warm, fluffy nature makes them a beloved addition to both sweet and savory dishes:
- Breakfast & Brunch: Pair them with Air Fryer Breakfast Sausage Links, scrambled eggs, or a simple side of fruit. They are also perfect for making quick breakfast sandwiches.
- Dinner Sides: Biscuits are a delicious accompaniment to heartier meals. Serve them with Air Fryer Stuffed Chicken, juicy Air Fryer Steak, or tender Air Fryer Pork Chops.
- Holiday Feasts: Elevate your holiday spread by including these easy-to-make biscuits alongside Air Fryer Whole Chicken or Air Fryer Ham. They are a wonderful alternative to traditional dinner rolls.
- Sweet Treats: Enjoy them simply with butter, your favorite fruit jam, honey, or even a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for a comforting snack.
Storage and Reheating Your Biscuits
One of the great advantages of making frozen biscuits in your air fryer is that you don’t have to cook the entire bag at once. You can prepare just the amount you need, saving the rest for later. If you happen to have any leftover cooked biscuits, proper storage and reheating will keep them tasting great:
- Room Temperature Storage: Once cooled, place cooked biscuits in an airtight container or a sealed storage bag. They will stay fresh at room temperature for 2-3 days.
- Refrigeration: For longer freshness, store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days.
- Freezing Cooked Biscuits: You can even refreeze cooked biscuits for longer storage. Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. They will keep well for 2-3 months. Remember to keep uncooked frozen biscuits in the freezer until you’re ready to air fry them.
Reheating Leftover Biscuits:
- Microwave: For a quick reheat, microwave biscuits (from room temperature) for 30-45 seconds until warm. Be careful not to over-microwave, as they can become tough.
- Air Fryer: To restore that delightful crispy exterior, reheat biscuits in the air fryer. Place them in the air fryer basket and air fry at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1-2 minutes, or until they are warmed through and slightly crispy again. This is our preferred method for the best texture!

Air Fryer Frozen Biscuits FAQs
No, there’s no need to thaw the biscuits! One of the biggest advantages of cooking frozen biscuits in an air fryer is that you can place them directly from the freezer into the appliance. They will puff up beautifully and cook to a perfect golden brown color. Thawing them can actually change their texture and potentially lead to them sticking or falling through the air fryer basket if they become too soft.
Because the biscuits are frozen, the dough is firm and less likely to fall through the holes in the basket. However, to be absolutely safe and to prevent any sticking, we highly recommend lightly spraying the air fryer basket with a nonstick cooking spray that is safe for air fryers (such as an olive oil spray). Alternatively, for truly effortless cleanup and guaranteed non-stick results, you can use air fryer parchment paper liners.
While some air fryer recipes benefit from preheating, for frozen biscuits, it’s generally not strictly necessary. The air fryer heats up so quickly that the biscuits will start cooking almost immediately. However, if you prefer, preheating for 3-5 minutes at the cooking temperature (340°F/170°C) can help ensure a slightly crispier exterior right from the start.
For most frozen biscuits, a temperature of 340°F (170°C) is ideal. Cook them for an initial 10 minutes, then flip them over and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Always keep an eye on them, as cooking times can vary slightly depending on your specific air fryer model and the size/brand of biscuits.

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Air Fryer Frozen Biscuits
Becky
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Equipment
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1 Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 6 Frozen Biscuits
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Instructions
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Lightly spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray, line with parchment paper liner, or lightly brush with olive oil.
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Place the biscuits in air fryer basket, in a single layer without stacking or overlapping, and leaving enough room in between the biscuits for them to rise as they cook.
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Air fry biscuits at 340 degrees F for 10 minutes.
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Turn biscuits over and air fry for an additional 2-3 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and cooked all the way through. Remove from air fryer with tongs and serve while warm.
Notes
- Avoid overcrowding or stacking biscuits, or they may not cook evenly.
- Flip biscuits during the air frying process so underside is fully cooked and golden.
- Air fryer basket will be hot, to prevent being burned, remove with tongs or a spatula.
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