Description
These Air Fryer Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a quick and delicious twist on the classic cheddar biscuits, featuring a flaky, cheesy interior with a golden, garlicky crust. Perfectly cooked in an air fryer for a fluffy texture and vibrant flavors packed with cheddar cheese, garlic, and fresh parsley, these biscuits make a fantastic side or snack in just 17 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Wet Ingredients & Add-ins
- 1 stick butter (cold, diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tbsp parsley (chopped)
- 1 cup buttermilk
Garlic Butter Topping
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Mix thoroughly to ensure even distribution of the leavening agents and seasoning.
- Incorporate Cold Butter: Cut the cold butter into small, pea-sized cubes. Using a stand mixer, blender, or pastry cutter, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, which will help create a flaky biscuit texture.
- Add Cheese and Parsley: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped parsley until just evenly distributed throughout the flour mixture.
- Add Buttermilk: Gently fold in the buttermilk by hand or with a mixing paddle, mixing just until the dough comes together and is scoopable but still soft. Be careful not to overmix to maintain flaky biscuits.
- Form Biscuits: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Using an ice cream scoop or large spoon, portion dough clumps and place them in the basket, allowing the biscuits to be close or slightly touching.
- Air Fry Biscuits: Spray the tops of the biscuits lightly with oil. Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 5 minutes, then carefully turn them over and cook for an additional 2 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Brush with Garlic Butter: Stir the remaining garlic powder into the melted butter. When the biscuits come out of the air fryer, brush the tops generously with this garlic butter for extra flavor and shine.
Notes
- Use cold butter to ensure a flaky biscuit texture.
- Cheddar cheese can be substituted with other sharp cheeses like Gouda or Monterey Jack for variation.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model; watch for golden brown tops as a sign of doneness.
- These biscuits are best served warm and fresh out of the air fryer.
- You can freeze unbaked biscuit dough portions for future quick baking sessions.
