Ready in just 15 minutes, these Air Fryer Biscuits with Dill and Parmesan are the perfect savory accompaniment to all your favorite dinners! They're made with white whole wheat flour for a slightly healthier twist.
This recipe is just as easy as popping open a can of store bought biscuits, but it's much easier on the budget and these biscuits have no additives or ingredients you can't pronounce!
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🩵 About This Recipe
Thanks to this recipe, I don't need to worry about store bought biscuits anymore! No more exploding cans just to get a batch of delicious and fluffy biscuits.
Using the air fryer, you can quickly and easily whip up a batch of these perfectly savory biscuits with dill and Parmesan cheese. They pair amazingly with a wide variety of main courses like a Crock Pot Beef Rump Roast or this Chicken Taco Soup.
Similar to my Easy Drop Biscuits or these Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits, this is a super simple way to make homemade biscuits that will instantly become a favorite side dish!
🧂 Ingredients Needed
- flour - use white whole wheat flour for a nutritional boost; however, all purpose flour works just fine here. You could also use a mixture of white and whole wheat flour for a slightly healthier take on these air fried biscuits.
- baking powder - ensures that the biscuits have a light and fluffy consistency.
- Parmesan cheese - gives the biscuits a salty and cheesy flavor.
- dried dill - the distinct herbal flavor of dill pairs well with the cheese.
- milk - I prefer to use dairy milk, but non-dairy substitutes may also work for these biscuits.
- salt - enhances the overall taste of the biscuits, bringing out the flavors of the parmesan cheese and dill.
- melted butter - creates a tender, flaky texture in the biscuits.
🔪 Instructions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, salt, Parmesan, and dill).
Step 2
In a separate bowl, melt the butter and mix with the milk, then add to the dry ingredients.
Step 3
Mix until you have a consistent dough. It will be sticky.
Step 4
Separate the dough into 6 even portions and arrange in the air fryer basket.
Step 5
Air fry at 400 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the biscuits are fully cooked and golden brown.
To avoid lumps, sift the dry ingredients together before adding the wet ingredients to it.
❔ FAQs
This is likely due to overmixing. Be sure to fold the batter together just until it reaches an even consistency.
Spray the air fryer basket with a bit of cooking spray or baking spray. Or you could also line the air fryer basket with some parchment paper for easier cleanup (that's my favorite way to do it).
In my air fryer, 400 degrees F seems to be the perfect temperature to cook the biscuits in under 10 minutes. Your air fryer might vary slightly, so be sure to keep a close eye on it the first time you make this.
📝 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Don't overmix the dough. Use gentle folding motions to combine the wet and dry ingredients to avoid tough or gummy biscuits.
- If you're worried about lumps, sift the dry ingredients together.
- Use a cookie scoop to portion out the dough for perfectly sized biscuits.
- Don't overcrowd the air dryer basket. If you can't fit all 6 biscuits without the dough touching, you may have to air fry in separate batches.
Apply a bit of melted butter to the tops of the biscuits after air frying for extra flavor and a shiny appearance.
⚙️ Substitutions and Variations
- I like to use dried dill weed because it is easy to keep on hand all the time and it adds a nice fresh flavor. If you're using fresh dill, you may need to add more to the dough for the same flavor effect.
- Sprinkle the biscuits with some additional cheese and herbs before air frying.
- You can replace the flour and baking powder with 1 cup of self-rising flour.
- Use finely shredded cheddar or even nutritional yeast for a different type of cheesy flavor.
- Substitute with other herbs like chives, parsley, or thyme, if desired.
- Switch the milk for buttermilk to get a slightly tangy and fluffy biscuit.
- Or, for a richer texture, use yogurt mixed with a little water instead of the milk.
What readers are saying...
I love biscuits for dinner 'cause I never think far enough in advance to make dinner rolls!
- Kati
🥡 Storage and Reheating Leftovers
Allow biscuits to cool, then wrap in aluminum foil, or transfer to an airtight container. They'll keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
To freeze, place them in a zip top plastic bag and squeeze as much of the air out as possible. The biscuits can be frozen for several months.
Reheat in the air fryer or oven at 350 degrees F until they're heated through. You can heat them up in the microwave, but they might get a bit soggy. From frozen, allow the biscuits to thaw in the fridge for a bit before reheating in the air fryer or oven.
⏳ Make Ahead Instructions
You can definitely make this in advance and then bake them when ready to serve. Simply mix the dough, wrap it in wax paper (because it will be sticky), and then place it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to air fry.
Then follow the instructions in the recipe card for portioning the biscuits and air frying them.
🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Pair your air fried biscuits with a simple main course like Green Spaghetti or White Wine Shrimp Pasta for a quick weeknight dinner, or serve with a more formal main course like this Marry Me Chicken or One Pan Honey Garlic Chicken Thighs with Veggies for an elegant Sunday dinner!
Plus, these biscuits are perfect alongside delicious holiday entrees such as Air Fryer Lamb and Potatoes or Corned Beef and Cabbage.
😋 More Biscuit Recipes You'll Love
- Jalapeno Cheddar Biscuits - The cheesiest, flakiest biscuits ever, with a little jalapeno kick!
- Easy Drop Biscuits - Mouth-watering biscuits made with no yeast or butter, and with no rolling or cutting required.
- Cheesy Whole Wheat Biscuits - This homemade, healthier alternative to traditional biscuits is so easy; with this recipe, you just mix, add to a muffin tin, and bake!
- Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits - These delicious vegan biscuits take only 25 minutes using your air fryer!
Parmesan Dill Air Fried Biscuits
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📋 Recipe Card
Parmesan Dill Air Fryer Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 cup white whole wheat flour (or all purpose flour)
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, Parmesan cheese, and dill weed.1 cup white whole wheat flour, 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 tablespoon dried dill weed
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter (about 20-30 seconds) and then combine with the milk.2 tablespoons melted butter, ½ cup milk
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix into a dough.
- Lightly spray the basket with nonstick cooking spray. Divide the dough into 6 dollops and drop in the basket
- Sprinkle with a little additional parmesan cheese and/or dill weed (optional).
- Air fry at 400 degrees F for 6-8 minutes.
Notes
- When combining the wet and dry ingredients, use a gentle folding motion rather than stirring vigorously. Overmixing can lead to tough biscuits.
- If you have a cookie scoop, that can help with keeping the portions equal size.
- If desired, you can gently flatten the tops of the biscuits with the back of a spoon for a more uniform shape.
- Once done, remove the biscuits from the air fryer and let them cool slightly.
- Brush the tops with melted butter for added flavor and shine, if desired.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
Update Notes: This post was originally published in May 2014, and was republished with tips, step by step photos, and a recipe change in May 2024.
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Carmela says
I found this recipe very easy and impressive! It tasted amazing! Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Kristin King says
You are welcome. Thanks for stopping by to let me know!
Katy says
The flavours of this were so good, thanks so much for sharing!
Kristin King says
Glad you enjoyed it!
Priya Srinivasan says
I made this for our weekend dinner, loved the quick and easy recipe, my boys savored them with some gravy! A keeper recipe!
Kristin King says
I love how quick and easy it is too. So glad your family loved them!
Kate says
This is my second time making these biscuits! I love how easy to make and flavorful they turned out!
Kristin King says
So glad to hear that! 🙂
laura says
WHAT?? YUM! These are delicious!
Kristin King says
So glad to hear that! We love them too! 🙂
Evija says
I love parmesan and I love dill.. what a great combo! Cannot wait to try your recipe! Thank you for sharing with OMHG Wordless Wednesday Link Party.. Have a great day, co-host Evija @Fromevijawithlove x
Kimberly says
I’m licking my lips right now! Looks so good! Pinned and tweeted. We truly appreciate you taking the time to be a part of our party. Please stop by and party with us again. The party starts Monday at 7 pm and ends on Friday at 7 pm. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls
Kati says
I love biscuits for dinner cause I never think far enough in advance to make dinner rolls (unless it's a major holiday). And I have the same problem, kids are always hungry at dinner time no matter how busy you've been, seriously, can't they just feed themselves 🙂
Lisa @ Fun Money Mom says
Bread is my weakness and this looks absolutely delicious! Thanks so much for sharing at Share The Wealth Sunday!
xoxo
Lisa
Nicole ~ Cooking for Keeps says
The bread basket is a major weakness of mine on the dinner table and at restaurants, I'd be in big trouble if I had these bad boy parked in front of me. They look SO good!