Here’s a quick and delicious recipe for Air Fryer Cheese Scones — golden, fluffy, and packed with cheesy flavor. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or with soup!
🧀 Air Fryer Cheese Scones
📝 Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp paprika or mustard powder (optional for flavor)
- ½ cup (120g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup (100g) grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ¾ cup (180ml) milk
- 1 egg (for brushing – optional)
🍳 Instructions:
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and paprika.
- Add butter:
- Rub in the cold cubed butter with your fingertips until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
- Add cheese:
- Stir in grated cheese.
- Add milk:
- Gradually add milk and mix to form a soft dough (don’t overwork it).
- Shape the scones:
- Lightly flour your hands and form the dough into a ¾-inch (2 cm) thick round.
- Cut into 6–8 wedges or use a biscuit cutter for rounds.
- Prepare for air frying:
- Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Line the basket with parchment paper or spray lightly with oil.
- Place scones in the basket, leaving space between them.
- Brush tops with beaten egg (optional, for shine).
- Air fry:
- Cook for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
🧈 Optional Add-ins:
- Chopped chives or spring onions
- Crumbled cooked bacon
- Dash of black pepper or cayenne for a kick
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- Serve warm with butter, cream cheese, or even a little marmite.
- Perfect alongside soup, chili, or a salad.
