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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Biscuits – Fluffy, Homemade, and Ready in Minutes

If you love warm, tender, homemade biscuits, these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Biscuits will become a new favorite. They’re soft on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and packed with natural sweetness from mashed sweet potatoes. This recipe delivers all the classic Southern biscuit flavor but cooks faster and more efficiently in the air fryer—no oven required!

Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy dinner side, these golden biscuits pair beautifully with butter, honey, jam, or savory dishes like fried chicken and chili.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Quick air fryer cooking—ready in under 15 minutes
Uses simple, wholesome ingredients
Soft, fluffy texture with a hint of natural sweetness
Great way to use leftover mashed sweet potatoes
Perfect for both sweet and savory meals
Easy for beginners

Ingredients

1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked & mashed)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
1/3 cup buttermilk

Step-by-Step Air Fryer Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Air Fryer & Ingredients

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for best results.
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper designed for air fryers (with holes) or lightly spray it with nonstick spray.

Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

Flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Sugar

Mix until evenly combined.

Step 3: Cut in the Cold Butter

Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture.
Using a pastry cutter, fork, or your fingertips, work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Cold butter helps the biscuits turn out flaky and fluffy.

Step 4: Add Sweet Potatoes and Buttermilk

Stir in the mashed sweet potatoes and buttermilk just until the dough comes together.
Do not overmix—this keeps the biscuits soft.

Step 5: Knead the Dough

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Gently knead 4–5 times until the dough becomes smooth and easy to handle.

Step 6: Roll Out & Cut

Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness.
Use a biscuit cutter or a round glass to cut out the biscuits.

Gather the dough scraps and cut again until all dough is used.

Step 7: Air Fry the Biscuits

Place the biscuits into the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for even cooking.
Do not overcrowd—cook in batches if needed.

Air fry at:

350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes

Biscuits should be golden on top and cooked through.
If you want extra browning, spray the tops lightly with cooking spray before air frying.

Step 8: Serve Warm

Remove the biscuits and serve hot with butter, honey, maple syrup, or savory dishes.

Variations & Tips

Savory Version

Add:

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon dried thyme, rosemary, or sage

Sweeter Version

Increase sugar to 2 tablespoons and add:

A pinch of cinnamon
A drizzle of honey in the dough (optional)

Healthier Option

Replace half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.

Dairy-Free Option

Use:

Coconut oil or vegan butter instead of regular butter
Almond milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar instead of buttermilk

Make-Ahead Tip

You can freeze the unbaked biscuits—air fry straight from frozen for 12–15 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

These biscuits pair beautifully with:

Honey butter
Cinnamon sugar butter
Fried chicken
Breakfast eggs
Chili or soups
Ham or sausage

Final Thoughts

These Air Fryer Sweet Potato Biscuits are the perfect mix of convenience and comfort. They deliver fluffy layers, natural sweetness, and golden edges—all made in a fraction of the time compared to baking in the oven. Whether you serve them for breakfast or dinner, they’re sure to become a new family favorite.

Sweet Potato Biscuits