Quick and easy, Air Fryer Pillsbury Grand Canned Biscuits has been a game changer. No need to preheat the oven, just pop these biscuits right into your Air Fryer and within minutes you will have golden flakey biscuits. Use these biscuits when making Sausage Gravy for a family favorite breakfast you will love. I'll share all my tips below!
You can achieve fluffy, warm biscuits with a delightful golden crust every single time by using your air fryer, regardless of your cooking skills.
Whether you own a conventional or oven-style air fryer, the process is straightforward and requires minimal effort—just place the biscuits in the air fryer basket, and you're good to go.
They take just over 5 minutes from start to finish without ever taking up valuable space in your oven, leaving you more time and space for other dishes and your guests!
"So easy. I will make these again and again!"
~ Trelva
More Biscuit Recipes
Check out my other biscuit recipes as well, such as Frozen Biscuits in the Air Fryer, Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits in the Air Fryer, Delicious Drop Biscuits with Cheese, Delicious Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits, buttery sour cream biscuits from scratch, and Grandma's Hot and Fluffy Homemade Biscuits,
Favorite Air Fryer Recipes
We use the Air Fryer for just about everything from Air Fryer Cookie Recipes, Frozen Pretzels in the Air Fryer, Air Fryer Apple Crisp, Pillsbury toaster strudel in the air fryer or even Air Fryer Chicken Breasts and Air Fryer Tri Tip.
Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Pillsbury Biscuits
- Can of Pillsbury Grands Biscuits. These fluffy biscuits are the perfect size for air frying and turn out golden brown and crispy on the outside while remaining soft and tender on the inside.
How to Make Pillsbury Grand Biscuits in Air Fryer
- Preheat the Air Fryer for 5 minutes at 330 Degrees F. Remove the biscuits from the can.
- Carefully place 4 Biscuits into the preheated Air Fryer. I like to lay down a piece of air fryer parchment paper first to help with cleanup and keep the biscuits from sticking to the bottom of the basket.
- Bake for 3–4 minutes, or until the tops are a toasted golden brown color. Turn the biscuits over and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes to get the other side crispy as well.
- Carefully remove the Biscuits from the Air Fryer and serve warm with your choice of spreads and toppings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Air Fryer Canned Biscuits
Yes, you can cook frozen biscuits in an air fryer. Just increase the cooking time by a few minutes to ensure they are cooked through, and leave them in the air fryer for a couple of minutes when they're finished, as they will continue cooking through to the middle with the residual heat in the air fryer.
You can use parchment paper to make the cleanup easier and stop the biscuits from sticking to the basket, but it's not required.
It's not always necessary but preheating the air fryer does help to cook the biscuits more evenly and yield the best results.
Of course, you can use any brand of canned biscuits that you like. The cook time may vary slightly from my instructions, so check on them every couple of minutes to make sure they don't burn.
Air Fryer Canned Biscuits are cooked at 330F Degrees. Making sure to not fill the Air Fryer basket too full so the air and easily flow around all side of the biscuits ensuring an even bake.
When making Pillsbury Grand Biscuits in the Air Fryer, cook for 3-4 minutes then flip over and cook an addition 1-2 minutes. Biscuits should be golden brown.
Storage & Freezing Air Fryer Biscuits
Storage: Leftover biscuits stored in an airtight container will stay fresh for a couple of days at room temperature, or up to a week when refrigerated. Reheat biscuits in the air fryer at 300 degrees F for a few minutes until they're warm and crispy, or zap them for 10–20 seconds in the microwave, depending on the power rating.
Freezing: Frozen biscuits can last for up to 3 months. Wrap each biscuit individually in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. When you're ready to enjoy them, there's no need to thaw; just pop them straight into the air fryer and cook them for an extra few minutes until they're heated through.
Substitutions & Variations for Pillsbury Canned Biscuits
- Different Biscuit Varieties. Any canned biscuit will do, including buttermilk, flaky, or Southern-style biscuits. Just be mindful of the size and cooking times, as they may vary from what I've provided here. For those looking for a healthier option, whole wheat or reduced-fat biscuits can be used, though they may alter the texture slightly.
- Optional Extras. You can add a personal touch with various toppings, like brushing them with melted butter or a cinnamon sugar mixture before or after air frying for extra flavor. If you're feeling adventurous, you can transform them into air fryer biscuit donuts or use them as a base for air fryer pizza rolls.
- Homemade Biscuit Dough. You can make your own biscuit dough instead of buying it from the store, which can be a fun way to experiment with different recipes and flavors, like Cheese Biscuits.
- Vegan and Gluten-Free Options. There are vegan and gluten-free canned biscuit options available from the store; just make sure to check the cooking instructions on the package, as they might differ from regular biscuits.
Recipe Secrets Revealed
Tips and tricks to make this recipe turn out perfect every time
- Each Air Fryer heats and air fries a little differently. Check on the biscuits after a few minutes of cooking time to make sure you do not over bake them.
- Serve the biscuits warm with Butter, Jam, Jelly, Preserves, Honey, Maple Syrup, or with my ultimate breakfast favorite: - Homemade Sausage Gravy and eggs! Grands Biscuits are also delicious as the bread in a small bite sandwich, so be as creative as you like with the fillings.
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Ingredients
- 1 Can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
Instructions
- Preheat the Air Fryer for 5 minutes at 330 Degrees F. Remove the biscuits from the can.
- Carefully place 4 Biscuits into the preheated Air Fryer. I like to lay down a piece of air fryer parchment paper first to help with cleanup and keep the biscuits from sticking to the bottom of the basket. 1 Can Pillsbury Grands Biscuits
- Bake at 330F Degrees for 3-4 minutes, or until the tops are a toasted golden brown color. Turn the biscuits over and bake for an additional 1-2 minutes to get the other side crispy as well. Total cooking time 5-6 minutes.
- Carefully remove the Biscuits from the Air Fryer and serve warm with your choice of spreads and toppings.
Notes
Storage & Freezing
- Storage - Store leftover biscuits for 2-3 days in an airtight container at room temperature, or refrigerate for up to a week. Reheat biscuits in the air fryer at 300 degrees F for a few minutes until warm and crispy, or in the microwave for 10-20 seconds depending on the power rating.
- Freezing - Freeze biscuits for up to 3 months. Wrap each biscuit individually in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Reheat in the air fryer from frozen until they're heated through.
Tips / Troubleshooting:
Do not over fill the Air Fryer, allow room between biscuits for proper air flow. Undercooked biscuits will still be doughy inside. Cooking at a lower temperature of 330F Degrees for more time allows the inside of the biscuit to fully cook. When air fryer is too hot after multiple batches, biscuits will cook faster on the outside. Allow air fryer to take a break and cool off slightly before starting a second or third batch.Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
ElleB
Perfect! Thank you!
Lynn Thomas
at what temp do u cook biscuits? u said 330 to warm up but not temp for biscuits.
Devour Dinner
Hi Lynn, Typically whatever you preheat the air fryer to is what you will bake at. However I have made it more clear in the recipe card for you and others! Hope this helps!
janice
instructions say bake at 330 degrees
Dean H
Do you air fry or bake? My air fryer has both settings. Thanks
Devour Dinner
I air fryer! But I'm sure you could test out the bake function on your Air Fryer too!
Trelva
So easy . I will make these again.
Devour Dinner
So glad you gave this recipe a try. So easy to make Canned Biscuits in the Air Fryer!
Devour Dinner
I love using the Air Fryer to make Pillsbury Canned Biscuits
Karole
came out perfect.