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    Home » Recipes » Rolls, Biscuits & Muffins

    Air Fryer Canned Biscuits

    by Mindy Boyd · Published: Jul 5, 2023 · Updated: Mar 19, 2025

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    Air Fryer Canned Biscuits are the ultimate shortcut when you want warm, fluffy, golden biscuits on the table fast.

    Whether it’s a busy weeknight, a laid-back weekend brunch, or a last-minute breakfast-for-dinner situation, these biscuits deliver buttery, homemade-style goodness—without the mixing, rolling, or waiting.

    We still love our from-scratch buttermilk biscuits, but sometimes convenience wins, and this easy air fryer method is the perfect solution.. 

    Close up of air fried Canned Pillsbury Grands Biscuits in cloth lined basket with the recipe title at the top so it can be pinned on Pinterest.

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    From Stephanie: “Best biscuits ever! I’ve been looking for a good air fryer recipe for biscuits because we don’t have an oven and this recipe made the perfect soft golden brown biscuits. Thank you!”

    From Victoria: “Turned out great thanks for the great recipe tip on cooking biscuits in the air fryer.

    From Sharon: “Awesome cooked perfect both times I made last night and today, thank you.”

    We’re pretty loyal to Pillsbury canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls. I’ve tried store brands but always come back to Pillsbury. If you’re looking for a delicious breakfast idea, check out my Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole made with Pillsbury canned cinnamon rolls—it’s an easy recipe that your entire family will love!

    What you’ll love about these air fryer biscuits

    • Canned biscuits are a convenient alternative to homemade biscuits. 
    • The air fryer method is quicker than the regular oven method.
    • These biscuits can either be the main part of a meal (I’m thinking biscuits and gravy or bacon, egg and cheese biscuits) or an easy side dish.
    • They can be a quick and satisfying dessert if you top them with melted butter and add cinnamon sugar, jelly or honey.
    • Frees up valuable oven space.  
    A cut biscuit on a plate with butter and orange marmalade on it.
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    • Storage & Reheating
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    • Try these easy air fryer recipes next!
    • How to Cook Pillsbury Grands Biscuits in the Air Fryer
    One whole biscuit on a plate in the foreground and a cup of coffee in the background.

    Ingredient Photo

    A can of Pillsbury grands biscuits sitting on the counter in front of my air fryer.

    Ingredient Notes

    You only need two things to make air fryer canned biscuits!

    • Refrigerated Biscuits – we use Grands biscuits for this recipe, they are jumbo biscuits and come either 8 or 5 to a can. Use your favorite brand.
    • Cooking Spray – whatever brand or variety you have on hand. We usually buy the store brand canola spray but will buy olive oil or vegetable oil sometimes.

     

    Several air fried canned pillsbury grands biscuits in a cloth lined basket.

    How to Make the Easiest Air Fryer Biscuits

    1. Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with a little cooking spray.
    2. Place biscuits in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
    3. Cook at 330° for 6 minutes, flip over and cook another 2 minutes or until the biscuits are a nice golden brown color. 
    Side by side images of the canned biscuits in the air fryer basket, uncooked on the left and cooked on the right.

    Different air fryers may not cook the same 

    You may need to adjust the cooking time or cook at a higher or lower temperature. It took trial and error for us to end up with perfect biscuits in our particular air fryer model. Once you figure out exactly how many minutes of cook time and what temperature is ideal for your air fryer then you can do it that way every single time. 

    A cut biscuit with butter and orange marmalade on it in the foreground with a cup of coffee and small bowl of marmalade in the background.

    Serving suggestions for air-fryer biscuits 

    • As a side. These biscuits topped with a little butter are the perfect way to round out any meal making them a great side dish. They would be perfect with my Fluffy Scrambled Eggs with Cheese.
    • Breakfast sandwiches. These are nice and big so they are perfect for a breakfast sandwich. Add a fried or scrambled egg, with a little ham or bacon and some cheese (of course!). 
    • Biscuits and gravy. Just top the halved biscuits with  bacon, sausage or cream gravy for the ultimate quick and comforting dish. 
    • Sweet treats. Transform them into the perfect sweet snack or dessert by adding some cinnamon sugar or jam or fruit preserves. 
    • Air fryer donuts. Top with a sweet glaze and some sprinkles for a fun breakfast the kids will adore. 

    Storage & Reheating

    Store leftover biscuits in an airtight container, we use a zip top freezer bag. Reheat cooked biscuits in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.

    One whole air fried canned pillsbury biscuit on a cream colored china plate.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Why are my air fryer biscuits burnt on the outside but undercooked inside?

    This usually happens when the biscuits are cooked at too high of a temperature, causing the outside to cook faster than the inside. Try lowering the temperature by 10-15 degrees and increase the cooking time slightly. Also, make sure not to overcrowd the air fryer basket, as proper air circulation is key to even cooking.

    How much faster is it to air fry biscuits instead of baking them?

    Air frying biscuits typically takes about 8 minutes, whereas baking them in a conventional oven can take at least 15 minutes, not including the time it takes to preheat the oven. So, using an air fryer can cut the total cooking time by more than half, making it a quicker option for busy days.

    Are air-fried biscuits the same as baked biscuits?

    They come out slightly different. The outside of the biscuit tends to be crispier, while the inside stays soft and fluffy. This creates a nice contrast in texture that you might not get from traditional oven-baked biscuits.

    Do the biscuits have to be in a single layer?

    For best results, place the biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer. The sides of the biscuits can touch slightly. The biscuits will still cook evenly and turn golden brown, though you may notice a few spots on the sides that aren’t as browned. Depending on the size of your air fryer you may need to cook them in batches to ensure even cooking.

    Try these easy air fryer recipes next!

    • Sliced Potatoes
    • Cube Steak
    • Potato Wedges
    • Cheddar Brats
    • Beef Taquitos
    • Potatoes & Onions
    • PB&J
    • Onion Rings
    • Chicken Thighs
    • Frozen Vegetables
    • Sausage Patties
    • Pigs in a Blanket

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    How to Cook Pillsbury Grands Biscuits in the Air Fryer

    Mindy Boyd
    Canned Air Fryer Biscuits are great for busy weeknight dinners or a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch. While we love homemade buttermilk biscuits, there are times when we want (or need) to prepare a meal quickly. 
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    Prep Time 0 minutes mins
    Cook Time 8 minutes mins
    Total Time 8 minutes mins
    Course Bread, Breakfast, Brunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 biscuits

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 can jumbo biscuits
    • Cooking spray
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    Instructions
     

    • Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with a little cooking spray.
    • Place biscuits in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
    • Cook at 330° for 6 minutes, flip over and cook another 2 minutes or until the biscuits are a nice golden brown color. 

    Notes

    • I use a pair of tongs that have a silicone coating on them to turn the biscuits over so I don’t scratch my air fryer.
    • We do not put parchment paper in the bottom of the air fryer basket because the air needs to circulate all around the biscuits, even underneath. If you want to use it you can, just poke some holes in it so the air will circulate. 
    • This recipe is for Grands refrigerated biscuits, if you are making smaller biscuits or frozen biscuits then you will definitely need to adjust the cooking time either down or up a significant amount. 
     
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    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 470mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 4g | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Mary says

      April 21, 2025 at 5:08 pm

      These turned out great

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        April 21, 2025 at 6:06 pm

        Thanks, Mary!

        Reply
    2. Donna says

      April 19, 2025 at 12:01 pm

      Does this work with Pillsbury Butter Tastin’ biscuits?

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        April 19, 2025 at 3:15 pm

        It should work just fine because the baking instructions are the same for both, just be sure you are using the 8 count can.

        Reply
    3. Stephanie swindle says

      August 23, 2024 at 11:15 am

      5 stars
      Best biscuits ever! I’ve been looking for a good air fryer recipe for biscuits because we don’t have an oven and this recipe made the perfect soft golden brown biscuits. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        August 23, 2024 at 11:58 am

        You’re welcome, thank you for commenting and reviewing!

        Reply
    4. Victoria Serrato says

      August 02, 2024 at 5:57 pm

      5 stars
      Turned out great thanks for the great recipe tip on cooking biscuits in the air fryer

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        August 02, 2024 at 6:48 pm

        You’re welcome, thank you for the comment and review!

        Reply
      • Sharon Kay Stone says

        August 22, 2024 at 1:26 pm

        5 stars
        Awesome cooked perfect both times I made last night and today, thank you.

        Reply
        • Mindy Boyd says

          August 22, 2024 at 1:31 pm

          You’re welcome, thanks for commenting and reviewing!

          Reply
    5. Lisa says

      July 14, 2024 at 7:48 pm

      Can you use a parchment liner and cook them with the same directions?

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        July 14, 2024 at 8:29 pm

        Hi Lisa – I am not sure, I didn’t line mine.

        Reply
    6. Don Banks says

      July 02, 2024 at 2:48 pm

      I always use Pillsbury Frozen biscuits, taste much better than the canned dough type to me. I’ve keep them in freezer and put one or two in mornings in my Emeril Lagase toaster over/air fryer and put it on 400 for 8 minutes and its perfect. Sometimes I put two bacon slices in or a sausage and enjoy a biscuit with my coffee. My wife is wanting one of the ‘basket type’ air fryers and I can’t see a way with those to put biscuits. Those air fryers look more like a deep fryer to me. Do they work well for baking biscuits like the ones with shelves in them?

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        July 02, 2024 at 9:37 pm

        I haven’t used the toaster oven type but the basket style air fryers cook both canned and frozen biscuits nicely. I have a post on this blog for the frozen variety also. We like them in the air fryer because it’s faster than the regular oven. I like the basket style air fryer because it’s easier to put away, I don’t want to keep the air fryer on the counter. The only appliances I keep out are the coffee maker and the KitchenAid mixer.

        Reply
    7. Megan says

      June 26, 2024 at 6:14 pm

      Do you put them in the slotted basket or on the solid bottom?

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        June 26, 2024 at 6:26 pm

        I put them on the slotted basket.

        Reply
    8. Vicki V says

      June 23, 2024 at 6:17 pm

      5 stars
      Love this. I tried it and followed directions exactly except I put only 6 of the 8 biscuits in because my air fryer is smaller. It was too hot to heat up the regular oven. Thanks for this.

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        June 23, 2024 at 10:19 pm

        You’re welcome, we use our air fryer a lot in the summer too.

        Reply
    9. Barbara says

      February 17, 2024 at 2:43 pm

      I made sure to preheat and added a couple of extra minutes.

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        February 17, 2024 at 4:21 pm

        Cooking time varies depending on what type of air fryer you have, a couple of extra minutes in my air fryer results in over cooked biscuits. I find it isn’t necessary to preheat the air fryer.

        Reply
    10. Susan says

      December 11, 2023 at 11:59 am

      3 stars
      I tried this recipe and the outside was nice and browned perfectly, but the inside, when I cut it open, looked done, but it was still a chewy and not in a good way. So instead of tossing them, I’ll cut them open and Air Fry them for a minute or two to finish cooking them. I used my 5.5 quart basket air fryer, but next time I’ll use my 7 quart basket to see if they turn out better.

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        December 11, 2023 at 7:19 pm

        Great save! You might try lowering the heat a bit too, maybe 10 or 20 degrees. Also, subsequent batches might cook faster.

        Reply
    11. Dustin says

      September 29, 2023 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome! I have the same fryer as you so no guessing..

      Reply
      • Mindy Boyd says

        September 29, 2023 at 8:58 pm

        That is fabulous, we love ours. Thanks for commenting!

        Reply
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