Instant Pot Air Fryer Pumpkin Biscuits

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Cooking fresh homemade biscuits doesn’t have to be a hassle. With just your food processor and 10 minutes of hands-on time, you can whip up foolproof flaky Air Fryer Biscuits (or Instant Pot Biscuits with the Air Fryer attachment).

These pumpkin biscuits are flavored with pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice making them just perfect for fall. They are warm and inviting and pair well with a warm mug of Instant Pot apple cider or Instant Pot Hot Chocolate.

They make the perfect grab and go breakfast, brunch treat, or snack. And I looooove pulling these out during Southern feasts, as a Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving side, or for other festive occasions along with my Air Fryer Fried Chicken or to mop up my Easy Southern Gravy. #sodanggood

If you have a child that loves to be in the kitchen, invite them in to roll up their sleeves and make these pumpkin biscuits right alongside you. 

Why You’ll Love These

• Easy to make. The dough comes together in a food processor in just a few minutes. 
• Warm fall flavor. The pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice elevate a plain biscuit to new heights. 
• Perfect for breakfast or brunch and loved by the whole family.
• Fluffy and light inside texture with crispy edges
• Freezer Friendly. These instant pot biscuits can be frozen and reheated later.

Tools Needed

• An awesome Air Fryer.
• Your Instant Pot.
• Your Instant Pot Air Fryer Lid.
• Handy mixing bowls.
• Measuring cups and teaspoons.
• Awesome spices.

Now that your belly is growling, are you ready to learn how to make these easy Biscuits? Let’s get started…

How To Make Air Fryer Biscuits

1. Preheat Air Fryer to 400F / 200C.
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and butter in a food processor.
3. Add in pumpkin purée, heavy cream, and vanilla extract and pulse until a dough forms.
4. Roll out dough onto a floured surface, cut out biscuits, and brush with milk.
5. Add to the parchment-lined air fryer basket, leaving an inch between each, and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and cooked through.
6. Remove the Air Fryer biscuits, allow to cool on a wire rack and then serve.

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

How To Make Pumpkin Biscuits In The Instant Pot

1. Create and mix the biscuits dough as in steps 1-3 above.
2. Put the Instant Pot Air Fryer Basket into the Instant Pot and add in some baking parchment.
3. Set the pumpkin biscuits on top of the parchment paper.
4. Lock the Air Fryer Lid, Select air fryer function, set to 400F / 200C for 17 mins, and press start.
5.  Cook until done, at which point they should be golden and cooked through.
6. Open the lid, remove them, and allow to cool on a wire rack before serving.

Air Fryer Biscuit Tips

• Depending on the number of biscuits you will need to cook these in 2-3 batches.
• To end up with flaky biscuits you should avoid overworking the dough.
• Cut straight down and avoid wriggling the cutter to get flaky biscuits.
• Combine the dry ingredients with the cold butter to form a breadcrumb-like texture before adding the wet ingredients. 

• Be sure to brush the tops with milk before cooking to achieve a golden color. 
• Feel free to top with a cream cheese glaze or a sugar glaze.
• If cooking in the regular air fryer, turn the biscuits halfway through the cooking time. 
• Air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model. I recommend starting out with less cook time, checking for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.

Recipe Variations

These instant pot biscuits are full of amazing fall flavor as is, but you may want to try these variation suggestions.

• Change the spices – if you don’t have pumpkin pie spice you can try apple pie spice instead. You can also use cinnamon or even a touch of ground ginger.
• Add herbs – sage and pumpkin pair beautifully. Add a bit of dried or chopped fresh sage to the dough before baking. 
• Top it off – Top them with something yummy. We suggest apple butter, maple butter or a drizzle of maple glaze, which can be made by combining maple syrup, powdered sugar, and milk.

Meal Prep and Prep Ahead

This homemade Pumpkin Biscuit recipe is perfect for prepping ahead.

Prep Ahead – If you plan to make these in the morning you can prep all of the dry ingredients in your food processor before you go to bed. This will save you a few minutes of prep time in the morning. Just add the butter and wet ingredients as directed.

You can also freeze uncooked and cooked biscuits as directed below.

Store – Biscuits can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for one to two days. 

Freeze – Follow the handy tips below for how to freeze raw, uncooked biscuits;

• Place cut biscuits onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet and place into the freezer.
• When frozen solid, store them in a Ziploc storage bag for up to 3 months.
• Place frozen biscuits into the air fryer. Cook at 320F / 160C for about 16 minutes or until golden, turning the biscuits halfway through.

Follow the handy tips below for how to freeze cooked biscuits;

• Cool the biscuits completely.
• Wrap tightly in foil or freezer paper.
• Store them in a ziptop bag for up to three months.
• Place frozen, cooked biscuits into air fryer set at 320F. They will reheat in about 10 minutes, but the time can vary so watch them closely.

FAQS

I Don’t Like Pumpkin. Can I leave It Out?

You can omit the pumpkin, but you will need to replace it with something else. We suggest swapping it for the same amount of mashed sweet potato or butternut squash.

What If I Don’t Have Buttermilk?

While I tend to think all recipes that call for Buttermilk should use actual buttermilk, I know what it’s like to not always have some on hand. So, for the times you don’t have any extra buttermilk to use, try making your own. 

Check out my how to make buttermilk post to learn how easy it is to make your own homemade buttermilk. And, go ahead and make extra and freeze it so you always have extra on hand when you need it!!!

Serving Suggestions

• Instant Pot Pumpkin Butter.
• Easy Instant Pot Strawberry Jam.
• Instant Pot Cherry Jam.

More Recipes You May Like

• Easy Air Fryer Flatbreads.
• Air Fryer French Toast Sticks.
• Instant Pot Nachos.
• Instant Pot Apples.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 9 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

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