Description
Crisp golden “air fryer cheese scones” bring delightful bakery magic straight to kitchen counters. Savory cheese-infused pastries offer quick comfort, delivering warm flaky goodness with minimal effort and maximum flavor for hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup milk (180 milliliters)
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a spacious mixing vessel to create a uniform dry foundation.
- Incorporate cold, diced butter into the flour mixture using a pastry blender or fork, working until the texture resembles rough, uneven granules.
- Gently fold shredded cheddar cheese throughout the mixture, ensuring even cheese distribution.
- Gradually introduce milk, stirring minimally to prevent overworking the delicate dough.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly dusted surface, performing gentle kneading motions. Press the mixture to approximately half-inch thickness, then utilize a circular cutter to shape individual scones. Reassemble and recut remaining dough fragments.
- Activate the air fryer, warming to 350°F (175°C) for several minutes. Carefully position scones within the basket, maintaining strategic spacing between each piece.
- Apply a delicate egg wash across the scone surfaces to encourage a rich, burnished exterior.
- Initiate air frying process, cooking for 10-12 minutes until achieving a golden, appetizing appearance and thorough internal cooking.
- Extract scones, allowing brief cooling on a wire rack before presenting these savory, cheese-laden delicacies.
Notes
- Ensure butter is cold and cubed to create flaky, tender scones with perfect texture.
- Use freshly grated cheddar cheese for maximum flavor and better melting compared to pre-shredded varieties.
- Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough, dense scones; mix until ingredients are just combined.
- Try alternative cheese options like parmesan, gruyère, or sharp white cheddar for diverse flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg