Making Red Lobster Biscuits In An Air Fryer

Red Lobster's Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a famous side dish, and you can recreate them at home using an air fryer. The biscuits are buttery, soft, and cheesy, and can be made from scratch or using a Red Lobster biscuit mix. The air fryer is a great way to make these biscuits as it functions like a mini convection oven, ensuring even cooking and a fluffy texture.

How to make Red Lobster biscuits in the air fryer

Ingredients:

• Red Lobster Biscuit Mix
• Water
• Cheese (sharp cheddar, mild cheddar, or medium cheddar)
• Butter
• Seasoning Packet (included in the biscuit mix box)

Method:

First, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 3 minutes. While your air fryer is preheating, prepare your biscuit dough. In a mixing bowl, combine the dry biscuit mix with shredded cheddar cheese. Stir the cheese into the mix until it is fully incorporated. Then, add water and stir until the mixture is fully combined. The biscuit dough will be sticky.

Next, prepare your air fryer basket by lining it with parchment paper or spraying it with a cooking spray such as avocado spray or olive oil spray. Place spoonfuls of the biscuit dough into the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure that they do not touch each other.

Bake your biscuits in the air fryer at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-6 minutes or until they are toasted golden on top. While your biscuits are baking, melt some butter and mix it with the seasoning packet. As soon as you take your biscuits out of the air fryer, brush them with the seasoned melted butter.

Your Red Lobster biscuits are now ready to serve and enjoy!

Tips:

• You can also make these biscuits from scratch by using a combination of all-purpose flour, shredded cheddar cheese, heavy whipping cream, salted butter, and garlic.
• If you want to make garlic butter to brush over the biscuits, simply melt some butter and whisk in garlic and parsley.
• For gluten-free biscuits, use a gluten-free box mix.
• To ensure your biscuits cook evenly, place them in a single layer and make sure they are not touching each other in the air fryer basket.
• You can experiment with adding extra seasonings to the dough, such as Italian seasoning, onion powder, or Old Bay Seasoning.
• Parchment paper is not necessary, but it can help prevent the biscuits from sticking to the bottom of the pan and make cleanup easier.
• You can store your biscuits at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days, or freeze them for up to 3 months.

The best temperature to cook the biscuits

The ideal temperature to cook Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits in the air fryer is between 330°F and 400°F.

Using the Red Lobster Biscuit Mix

If you're using the Red Lobster biscuit mix, you can combine the mix with cheddar cheese and water in a bowl. Then, form the dough into biscuits and place them in your air fryer basket or tray, which has been sprayed with olive oil. Set the temperature to 330°F and cook for 8 minutes.

Making Homemade Red Lobster Biscuits

To make your own homemade Red Lobster biscuits, you'll need to mix the wet and dry ingredients separately before combining them into one large mixing bowl and stirring in the cheese. Once you've formed the dough into balls and flattened them, preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Place the biscuits into the basket in a single layer and cook for 9 minutes.

Reheating Red Lobster Biscuits

If you have leftover biscuits from your visit to Red Lobster or from a previous batch, you can reheat them in the air fryer by setting the temperature to 320°F for 4 to 6 minutes.

Tips for Cooking Biscuits in the Air Fryer

• Ensure that your biscuits are placed in a single layer and not touching each other in the air fryer basket for even cooking.
• You can use cooking spray or line your basket with foil, parchment paper, or a reusable silicone liner to prevent the biscuits from sticking.
• Depending on your air fryer, you may need to flip the biscuits halfway through the cooking process.
• The cooking time may vary depending on the size and model of your air fryer, so keep an eye on the biscuits to avoid overcooking.
• If you're cooking frozen biscuits, you may need to increase the cooking time slightly.

The Science Behind the Temperature

The recommended temperature range of 330°F to 400°F for air frying biscuits ensures that the outside of the biscuits becomes golden brown and crispy, while the inside remains soft and fluffy. This temperature range allows for even cooking and prevents the outside from burning or the inside from being undercooked.

By following these temperature guidelines and tips, you can achieve perfectly cooked Red Lobster cheddar bay biscuits in your air fryer, with a delicious balance of a crispy exterior and a fluffy, light texture.

How to make the garlic butter topping

To make the garlic butter topping for your Red Lobster biscuits, melt some butter and stir in garlic powder and dried parsley. You can also add in some oregano and thyme for extra flavour.

Brush the garlic butter topping onto the biscuits when they come out of the air fryer. This will ensure the butter soaks into the biscuits, making them soft and full of flavour.

If you want to make a larger batch of biscuits, you can store the remaining dough in the refrigerator and cook the biscuits fresh in the air fryer when you need them.

How to store leftover biscuits

If you have leftover biscuits, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. To enjoy them warm, you can pop them in a toaster oven or air fryer for a few minutes.

For longer storage, you can keep biscuits in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days or wrap them in plastic and then foil and freeze them for up to a month. When you're ready to eat them, simply reheat them in the air fryer or oven until warm and golden.

If your biscuits have dried out, you can wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave them for around 20 seconds to make them soft again.

How to reheat leftover biscuits

If you have leftover biscuits, you can reheat them in the air fryer to restore them to their former glory. Here is a step-by-step guide:

• Preheat your air fryer to 320° F (approximately 160° C). Preheating helps the biscuits heat up faster and come out flakier.
• Brush the biscuits with melted butter. This adds flavour and moisture.
• Wrap each biscuit in aluminium foil. This step is optional but helps retain moisture, making the biscuits softer.
• Place the biscuits in the air fryer basket. Ensure they are in a single layer and not overcrowding the basket.
• Reheat for 2 to 3 minutes at 320° F (160° C). If your biscuits are frozen, they will take longer, around 10 to 13 minutes, and you should flip them halfway through.
• Remove the biscuits from the air fryer and serve. Carefully unwrap the foil and enjoy your warm, buttery biscuits!

You can also reheat biscuits in the oven, microwave, or on the stovetop. Each method has its pros and cons, but the general idea is to wrap the biscuits, brush them with butter, and heat them until they are warm and flaky.

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