Air fryer cheese scone’s
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Total Time: 25-27 minutes
Servings: Makes 6 scones
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Additional grated cheese for topping (optional)
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for about 3-5 minutes.
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Stir until well combined.
- Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in the grated cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Form the Dough:
- Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the milk. Stir gently until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Shape the Scones:
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it into a circle about 1 inch thick.
- Use a round cookie cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out circles from the dough. Place the scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush with Egg Wash:
- Lightly beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush the tops of the scones with the beaten egg using a pastry brush.
- Sprinkle additional grated cheese on top of each scone, if desired.
- Air Fry the Scones:
- Place the scones in the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space between them for air circulation.
- Air fry at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Remove the scones from the air fryer and transfer them to a wire rack to cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped chives or parsley, if desired.
- Serve warm or at room temperature with butter or your favorite spread.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy these deliciously cheesy air fryer cheese scones as a delightful snack or side dish!
Note:
- You can customize these scones by adding herbs like thyme or rosemary, or spices like cayenne pepper for extra flavor. Adjust the seasonings according to your taste preferences.
