Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for Air Fryer Cheese Scones 🧀✨—light, cheesy, and perfectly golden without using the oven.
🥐 Air Fryer Cheese Scones
⏱ Time
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 10–12 minutes
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Serves: 4–6
🧺 Ingredients
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1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp black pepper (optional)
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2 tbsp cold butter, cubed
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½ cup (50 g) shredded cheddar cheese (or mix cheddar + Parmesan)
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⅓ cup milk (plus extra for brushing)
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1 tsp mustard powder (optional for a savory kick)
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1 tbsp chopped chives or herbs (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Dough
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In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and mustard powder.
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Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Stir in shredded cheese and herbs.
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Gradually add milk until dough comes together (soft but not sticky).
2. Shape the Scones
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Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead lightly 3–4 times.
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Pat into a 1-inch thick round.
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Cut into 6 wedges or use a biscuit cutter for round scones.
3. Air Fry
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Preheat air fryer to 360°F / 180°C.
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Place scones in the basket (don’t overcrowd).
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Brush tops lightly with milk.
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Air fry 10–12 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
4. Serve
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Best served warm, plain, or with butter.
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Optional: Serve with soup or tea.
🌟 Tips
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Cheese choice: Sharp cheddar gives more flavor; Gruyère or Monterey Jack also work.
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Texture: Don’t over-knead; scones should stay light and flaky.
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Air fryer sizes vary: Check scones a few minutes early to avoid burning.
If you want, I can also make a herb and garlic version or a spicy chili cheese version for the air fryer that’s extra savory.