How to Make Air Fryer Zesty Cheddar Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like biting into a warm, buttery biscuit straight from the oven. Now, imagine taking that experience to the next level by adding zesty cheddar cheese and cooking them in an air fryer for a perfectly crispy exterior and fluffy interior. These Air Fryer Zesty Cheddar Biscuits are truly a game-changer when it comes to homemade biscuits.

With the help of an air fryer, these biscuits come out with a perfect golden brown crust, and the cheddar cheese adds a sharp, savo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • ¾ cup freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons canned chopped green chile peppers
  • ¾ teaspoon taco seasoning mix
  • ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pinch white sugar
  • 1 serving cooking spray
  • ¼ cup salted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning mix

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 27 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 biscuits

  • Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  • Combine flour, Cheddar cheese, milk, green chile peppers, taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, and sugar in a medium bowl. Blend together until a dough forms.
  • Line the air fryer basket with a parchment paper round. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Drop dough into the basket using a spring-hinged scoop. Air fry for 12 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix melted butter and taco seasoning mix together for the topping. Separate biscuits and brush with taco-seasoned butter. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    217 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 549mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 200mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 82mg