Biscuits and scones in the air fryer
Biscuits takes 11 to 15 minutes at 330°F (165°C) in an air fryer, without turning.
What to know about air frying biscuits
Cosori lists 3-inch rounds at 330°F for 11 to 15 minutes. This is one of the few baked goods that genuinely improves in an air fryer: biscuits and scones rise on steam released from cold butter, and the fast, dry, all-round heat of a basket sets the outside quickly enough to trap that steam and force the rise upward. An oven at the same temperature is slower and lets more of it escape sideways.
The mistake people make
Placing them touching, the way a tray bake is usually arranged. In an oven that is deliberate — neighbours support each other and rise higher. In an air fryer it blocks the circulation the machine depends on, and you get pale, doughy sides where they met.
How to tell when it's done
Risen to roughly double, deep gold on top, and dry when a skewer goes into the side seam. A biscuit that has browned but not visibly grown in height had butter that was too warm before it went in.
At a glance
| Air fryer temperature | 330°F |
|---|---|
| Time | 11–15 minutes |
| Shake or flip | Not needed |
| Preheat | Yes |
| Single layer | Yes — do not stack |
| Oil | none |
| From | Prepared |
Questions people ask
How long does biscuits take in an air fryer?
11 to 15 minutes at 330°F, with no turning needed. That figure comes from Cosori. Cook times shift with the size and power of your machine, so treat the lower end as the point to start checking.
What temperature should I air fry biscuits at?
330°F, or about 165°C. That sits below the 350–400°F band the USDA describes as typical, because a gentler heat matters more than speed for this one.
Can you air fry biscuits?
Yes. No oil is needed. Keep it to a single layer — crowding the basket blocks the air circulation the machine depends on, which the USDA specifically warns about. Preheat the machine first.
How do you know when biscuits is done in an air fryer?
Risen to roughly double, deep gold on top, and dry when a skewer goes into the side seam. A biscuit that has browned but not visibly grown in height had butter that was too warm before it went in.
What is the most common mistake when air frying biscuits?
Placing them touching, the way a tray bake is usually arranged. In an oven that is deliberate — neighbours support each other and rise higher. In an air fryer it blocks the circulation the machine depends on, and you get pale, doughy sides where they met.
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Sources
- Air Fryer Cooking Times Chart — Cosori. Checked 2026-08-06.
Times are a starting point, not a guarantee. Every air fryer differs in wattage and basket size, so check early and trust a thermometer over a timer. Written and checked by Christian Weber. Please read the disclaimer.