Air Fryer Cheese Scones

Here’s a simple, reliable Air Fryer Cheese Scones recipe 🧀✨
Crispy outside, fluffy inside, and ready fast.

🧀 Air Fryer Cheese Scones (Makes 6–8)

Ingredients

• 2 cups (250g) self-raising flour

• ¼ tsp salt

• ¼ tsp mustard powder or paprika (optional, but great)

• 50g cold butter, cubed

• 1 cup (100g) grated mature cheddar

• ¾ cup (180ml) milk (approx.)

Method

1. Mix dry ingredients
   In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and mustard/paprika.

2. Rub in butter
   Use fingertips until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.

3. Add cheese
   Stir in most of the cheese (save a little for topping).

4. Add milk
   Gradually mix in milk until a soft dough forms (don’t overwork).

5. Shape & cut
   Turn onto a floured surface, gently pat to ~3cm thick.
   Cut into rounds.

6. Prepare air fryer
   Line basket with baking paper (with holes).
   Place scones slightly apart.

7. Top & cook
   Sprinkle with reserved cheese.
   Air fry at 180°C (356°F) for 10–12 minutes, until risen and golden.

Tips

• Check at 8 minutes if your air fryer runs hot

• For extra golden tops, brush with a little milk before cooking

• Best eaten warm with butter 😍

If you’d like:

• Gluten-free version

• Cheese & chive / bacon scones

• UK vs US measurements

• High-protein or low-fat option