Air Fryer Biscuits And Gravy: Quick Fix Breakfast

Biscuits and gravy are a popular breakfast dish, but can you make them in an air fryer? The answer is yes! You can make delicious, fluffy biscuits and gravy in an air fryer, and it's a quick and easy way to prepare this classic comfort food. Here's what you need to know.

How to make the gravy

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground breakfast sausage, browned and drained
• 4 oz cream cheese, melted
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method:

• Mix the gravy ingredients together in a bowl.
• Transfer the mixture to an air fryer-safe pan.
• Air fry at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes. The gravy should be bubbling.

Alternative Method:

• Saute the sausage in the air fryer multi-cooker or a pot on the stovetop.
• Drain the grease before adding the other ingredients.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir together.
• Cook for a few minutes to thicken the gravy.

How to make the biscuits

Ingredients

Depending on your preference, you can make your biscuits from scratch or use a can of pre-made biscuit dough.

For homemade biscuits, you will need:

• All-purpose flour
• Butter (salted or unsalted)
• Milk and/or buttermilk
• Baking powder
• Granulated sugar
• Salt
• Melted butter

For pre-made biscuits, you can use Pillsbury Grands, Red Lobster, or any other brand of canned biscuits.

Method

First, preheat your air fryer according to the manufacturer's directions. If you're using a Ninja Foodi, preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. For other air fryers, preheat to 330 or 390 degrees Fahrenheit.

If you're making your biscuits from scratch, start by cutting cold butter into slices and refrigerating for 15 minutes. Do not freeze.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.

Next, place the cold butter slices into the flour mixture. Using your hands, a fork, or a pastry cutter, work the butter into the flour until it resembles crumbly dough with bits of butter spread throughout.

Add the wet ingredients (milk and/or buttermilk) to the flour mixture. Stir until just combined—be careful not to overwork the dough.

Sprinkle some flour onto a dry surface and turn the dough out of the bowl onto it. Pat the dough out into a circle, about 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick for homemade biscuits, or simply separate the pre-made biscuits from the can.

Using a biscuit cutter or a glass, cut out the biscuits from the dough. For pre-made biscuits, simply separate them and place them in a single layer at the bottom of the air fryer basket. For homemade biscuits, roll the scraps of dough together and continue to cut out biscuits.

If desired, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter. This will give them a nice golden color and a buttery flavor.

Place the biscuits in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between them to allow for expansion. Do not stack the biscuits or let them touch the sides of the basket for even cooking.

Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model. For most air fryers, cook the biscuits for 6 minutes, then flip and rotate them, and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes, or until the outsides are golden brown. For the Ninja Foodi, you can cook the biscuits for 6-8 minutes (depending on the number of biscuits) at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Once the biscuits are cooked to a golden brown, remove them from the air fryer and serve warm.

Tips

• If you want to make cleanup easier, you can line the air fryer basket with parchment paper, but this is not necessary. Poke a few holes in the parchment paper to ensure proper air circulation.
• If you're making a large batch, you may need to cook the biscuits in batches to ensure even cooking.
• For frozen biscuits, simply increase the cooking time by a few minutes. There's no need to thaw them first.
• You can freeze any leftover biscuits for up to 2-3 months. Wrap each biscuit individually in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Reheat in the air fryer until heated through.

Recommended tools and ingredients

Tools

An air fryer is the most important tool you will need to fix biscuits and gravy. You can use a conventional or oven-style air fryer, or even an air fryer lid for your Instant Pot. A basket-style air fryer is preferable to a toaster oven-style air fryer for making biscuits because it is easier to put away.

You will also need a mixing bowl, a spoon, and measuring cups and spoons to make the biscuit dough and gravy.

Ingredients

Biscuits

You can make biscuits from scratch using the following ingredients:

• All-purpose flour (you can also use white wheat flour)
• Butter (very cold and salted, or unsalted)
• Milk and/or buttermilk (buttermilk adds flavour and makes the biscuits flakier)
• Baking powder
• Granulated sugar
• Salt
• Melted butter (to brush on the biscuits at the end of baking)

Alternatively, you can use pre-made biscuit dough, such as Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, which can be found in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store.

Gravy

To make the gravy, you will need:

• Ground breakfast sausage
• Cream cheese
• Heavy whipping cream
• Garlic powder
• Xanthan gum (optional, to thicken the gravy)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1: Make the biscuits

Firstly, you will need to decide whether you want to make your biscuits from scratch or use a can of pre-made biscuit dough. If you are making them from scratch, you will need the following ingredients:

• All-purpose flour
• Butter (salted or unsalted)
• Milk and/or buttermilk
• Baking powder
• Granulated sugar
• Salt
• Melted butter

If you are using pre-made biscuit dough, you can use any brand of canned biscuits, such as Pillsbury Grands Biscuits. You will also need cooking spray or parchment paper to prevent the biscuits from sticking to the air fryer basket.

Once you have gathered your ingredients, follow these steps:

• Preheat your air fryer according to the manufacturer's directions.
• If you are making the biscuits from scratch, mix together the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt) in a large bowl.
• Cut cold butter into the flour mixture using your hands, a fork, or a pastry cutter until it resembles crumbly dough.
• Add the wet ingredients (milk and/or buttermilk) to the flour mixture and stir until just combined. Do not overwork the dough.
• Sprinkle flour on a dry surface and turn the dough out of the bowl onto the floured surface. Pat the dough out until it is about 1/2 to 3/4 inches thick.
• Use a biscuit cutter or a glass to cut out the biscuits. Roll the scraps of dough together and continue cutting out biscuits.
• Place the biscuits in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between them. You can brush the biscuits with melted butter or spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
• Cook the biscuits at 330-390 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-9 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. Different air fryers may require slight adjustments in cooking time, so keep an eye on them.
• Allow the biscuits to cool before serving.

Step 2: Make the gravy

For the gravy, you will need the following ingredients:

• Bulk breakfast sausage
• Cream cheese
• Heavy cream
• Garlic powder
• Xanthan gum (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Follow these steps to make the gravy:

• Saute the sausage in the air fryer or a pot on the stovetop over medium heat. Drain the grease before adding the other ingredients.
• Add the remaining ingredients to the pot and stir together. Cook for a few minutes to thicken the gravy.

Step 3: Put it all together

• Once the gravy is cooked, drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough on top of the gravy. You can use a low-carb biscuit dough or canned biscuits, whichever you prefer.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 6-8 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
• Serve the biscuits and gravy immediately.

Nutritional information

The nutritional value of air fryer biscuits and gravy will depend on the ingredients used, the quantities, and the cooking method. Here is a breakdown of the nutritional information for some of the key ingredients and the overall dish:

Biscuits:

• Refrigerated biscuits: Typically, these contain carbohydrates, protein, fat, saturated fat, sodium, potassium, fiber, and sugar. For example, a serving of Pillsbury Grands biscuits (8 or 5 to a can) contains around 180 calories, 25g of carbohydrates, 3g of protein, 7g of fat, and 470mg of sodium.
• Almond flour: A cup of almond flour contains 64g of fat, 24g of protein, and 12g of carbohydrates. It is also a good source of vitamin E, manganese, magnesium, and fiber.
• Coconut flour: Coconut flour is high in fiber, protein, and healthy fats. It is also a good source of iron, calcium, and potassium.

Gravy:

• Breakfast sausage: A pound of bulk breakfast sausage contains around 1200 calories, 100g of fat, 60g of protein, and 1000mg of sodium.
• Cream cheese: Half a cup of cream cheese contains around 400 calories, 36g of fat, 8g of protein, and 200mg of sodium.
• Heavy whipping cream: Half a cup of heavy whipping cream contains about 400 calories, 40g of fat, and 2g of carbohydrates.

Overall Dish:

The nutritional content of the entire dish will depend on the proportions of biscuits and gravy. For example, a serving of air fryer biscuits and gravy made with low-carb biscuits may contain around 690 calories, 42g of carbohydrates, 28g of protein, 60g of fat, and 1348mg of sodium. However, if a different type of biscuit is used, the nutritional values may vary significantly.

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