Description
These Air Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits are a quick and delicious fall-inspired treat featuring tender, flaky biscuits infused with warm pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree. Perfectly golden and risen, they make a cozy breakfast or snack that’s ready in just 10 minutes using an air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Butter
- 4 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 1 Tbsp. melted unsalted butter for brushing
Wet Ingredients
- 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. Using a fork or two table knives, cut the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal with pea-sized bits of butter.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup, whisk together the pumpkin puree and buttermilk until smooth. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and stir gently with a fork until just combined and a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead and Shape Dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead until no dry flour remains. Pat the dough into a 4-inch by 4-inch square. Cut the dough into 4 equal squares. Brush the tops lightly with melted butter for a golden finish.
- Air Fry Biscuits: Arrange the dough squares in a single layer inside an air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes until biscuits are golden and risen. If needed, tent with foil during the last 3 minutes to prevent overbrowning.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is very cold for flaky biscuits.
- Use pumpkin spice blend or make your own with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep biscuits tender.
- Check biscuits early the first time to adjust air fryer performance if necessary.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or jam for best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
