Description
These Air Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits are a quick and delicious seasonal treat, combining warm pumpkin spices with a tender, flaky texture. Perfectly golden and ready in just minutes using an air fryer, these biscuits are a delightful way to enjoy autumn flavors without heating up your oven.
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, plus 1 tbsp. melted 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 until well combined. This creates a flavorful base for your biscuits.
- Cut in Butter: Using a fork or two table knives, work the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles a coarse meal with pea-sized bits of butter distributed evenly throughout. This step is essential to create a flaky biscuit texture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree and buttermilk until smooth and well combined. This liquid adds moisture and pumpkin flavor to the dough.
- Form the Dough: Pour the pumpkin mixture into the flour and butter mixture, stirring gently with a fork just until a shaggy dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the biscuits tender.
- Knead and Shape: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it a few times until no dry flour remains. Pat the dough into a 4-inch by 4-inch square, then cut it into 4 equal squares. Brush the tops of each square with melted butter for a beautiful golden finish.
- Air Fry the Biscuits: Place the dough squares in a single layer in your air fryer basket. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, tenting with foil during the last 3 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Biscuits should be golden and risen when done.
Notes
- Use cold butter to ensure flaky biscuits.
- If you don’t have pumpkin spice, substitute with a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Watch the biscuits closely near the end of cooking to prevent burning.
- Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite jam.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
