Description
These Air Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits are a quick and delicious fall-inspired treat, combining warm pumpkin spice flavors with tender, flaky biscuit texture. Perfectly cooked in the air fryer to achieve a golden-brown crust and soft interior, these biscuits are ideal for breakfast or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for surface
- 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3/4 tsp. pumpkin spice
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
Wet Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp. melted unsalted butter, for brushing
- 1/4 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
- 2 Tbsp. buttermilk
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and kosher salt to create a well-combined base for the biscuits.
- Cut in Butter: Using a fork or two table knives, work the cold unsalted butter cubes into the flour mixture until the texture resembles a coarse meal with pea-sized pieces of butter throughout.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a liquid measuring cup or a separate bowl, whisk together the canned pure pumpkin puree and buttermilk until smooth and uniformly combined.
- Form Dough: Pour the pumpkin-buttermilk mixture into the flour and butter mixture. Stir gently with a fork until just combined and a shaggy dough forms, being careful not to overmix.
- Knead and Shape: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead with your hands until no dry spots remain. Pat the dough into a 4-inch by 4-inch square, then cut into 4 equal squares. Brush the tops with melted butter for a golden finish.
- Air Fry Biscuits: Arrange the dough squares in a single layer inside the air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes until the biscuits are golden brown and risen. During the last 3 minutes, tent with foil if needed to prevent overbrowning.
Notes
- Use cold butter to ensure flaky biscuit layers.
- Lightly flour the surface and your hands to prevent sticking when kneading.
- Tenting with foil during the last few minutes of air frying helps avoid over-browning.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite spread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
