Air fryer scones.

Say less 😄 Air fryer scones are elite—fast, fluffy, zero oven drama.

Classic Air Fryer Scones (makes ~6)

Time: ~12 minutes
Temp: 180°C / 350°F

Ingredients

• 2 cups self-raising flour
  (or 2 cups all-purpose + 2½ tsp baking powder + pinch of salt)

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed

• ~¾ cup milk (add gradually)

• Optional: ½ tsp vanilla

How to do it

1. Mix dry stuff – flour + sugar in a bowl.

2. Rub in butter with fingertips until it looks like breadcrumbs.

3. Add milk a bit at a time until you get a soft, slightly sticky dough.

4. Turn out & pat (don’t knead hard!) to ~2–3 cm thick.

5. Cut scones with a round cutter or glass.

6. Air fry on baking paper:

   • 180°C / 350°F for 10–12 minutes

   • Flip halfway if your air fryer browns unevenly.

7. Done when golden on top and sound hollow when tapped.

Pro tips

• Lightly brush tops with milk for better color ✨

• Don’t overcrowd—air flow = fluffy scones

• If they brown too fast, drop to 170°C

Easy flavor upgrades

• Cheese scones: add ½–¾ cup grated cheddar

• Fruit scones: add ½ cup raisins or cranberries

• Lemon: zest of 1 lemon + extra sugar

Want sweet café-style ones or savory breakfast scones next?