Step into the realm of irresistible aromas and buttery goodness with these Air Fryer Cheese Scones. The kitchen becomes a symphony of flavors as you embark on the journey of creating these savory delights. The recipe begins with a harmonious blend of self-raising flour, cayenne pepper, and mustard powder, promising a tantalizing kick. The chilled cubes of unsalted butter are carefully incorporated, creating a crumbly texture that serves as the canvas for the star ingredient – extra mature cheddar cheese.
As you grate the cheese, its sharp aroma fills the air, promising a rich and savory scone experience. The dough comes together effortlessly, a dance of flour, milk, and a touch of fresh lemon juice. The air is soon filled with the promise of the perfect scone – golden brown on the outside, tender and cheesy on the inside.
Shaping the dough is a tactile experience, patting it gently into a round and cutting out individual scones that promise flakiness and flavor in every bite. The air fryer takes center stage, preheated and ready to transform these scones into golden wonders. The anticipation builds as the aroma of baking scones wafts through the kitchen, an invitation to savor the impending delight.
The air fryer works its magic, crisping the exterior while locking in the cheesy goodness within. As the timer signals the completion of this culinary symphony, you open the air fryer to reveal a batch of perfectly golden Air Fryer Cheese Scones. The warmth of these scones, fresh from the air fryer, is irresistible, and you can almost taste the richness of the cheddar and the hint of cayenne in every bite.
Served slightly warm, these cheese scones are a testament to simplicity and indulgence. Whether enjoyed as a savory snack or paired with your favorite soup, they are a celebration of flavor and texture. The flakiness of the scones, the sharpness of the cheddar, and the subtle warmth from the cayenne pepper come together to create a culinary masterpiece that elevates any moment into a delightful experience.
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
- Yield: 5 1x
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
- 75 g Self Raising Flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Mustard Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- 55 g Unsalted Butter chilled and cubed
- 120 g Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese grated
- 85 ml Whole Milk
- ¼ teaspoon Lemon Juice fresh
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon Plain Flour for dusting
- 2 tablespoon Milk for glazing
Instructions-
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C (400F).
- Place the dry ingredients into a large mixing bowl and give them a mix.175 g Self Raising Flour, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, ¼ teaspoon Mustard Powder, ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- Add the chilled cubed butter to the mixing bowl and rub it in with your hands until you get fine breadcrumbs form.55 g Unsalted Butter
- Stir in the grated cheese (reserving a few heaped tablespoons for the tops).120 g Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese
- Heat the milk in the microwave for 20 seconds, squeeze in a little lemon juice (about ¼ teaspoon) and leave it to stand for 2-3 minutes. Pour the soured milk into the mixing bowl and use a metal dinner knife to stir it in.85 ml Whole Milk, ¼ teaspoon Lemon Juice
- Once the scone dough has started to come together, use your hands to bring it together into a ball.
- Lightly flour your work surface then knead the scone dough for a few seconds to cover it in flour. Shape the dough into a disc about 3 cm thick with your hands then stamp out 5 scones with a 5cm cookie cutter. You’ll need to keep reforming the dough into a disc with your hands until you have used it all up.2 tablespoon Plain Flour
- Using a pastry brush, glaze the tops of the scones with milk then sprinkle over the reserved grated cheese.2 tablespoon Milk, 120 g Extra Mature Cheddar Cheese
- Place the scones in your air fryer basket and air fry for 8 minutes until risen and golden brown.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving, assuming 8 servings):
- Calories: 180-200
- Protein: 5-7g
- Fat: 12-15g
- Carbohydrates: 12-15g
- Fiber: 1-2g
- Sugars: 0-1g
Notes
- Always use cold cubed butter straight from the fridge. If you try to rub in soft warm butter you will be left with a sticky mess. Cold butter helps to keep the dough cool and gives the scones the perfect flakey texture once baked.
- You don’t need a rolling pin to roll out the dough. Just shape it with your hands into a disc shape.
- When shaping the dough, try to handle it as little as possible and keep your hands cool. Warm hands can melt the butter in the dough and lead to a tough texture.
- Make sure your self-raising flour and baking powder are in date to ensure the scones rise.
- If you prefer, you can make the scone dough in your food processor instead, using the pulse function. Be careful not to overwork the dough though!
Expert Tips
- Always use cold cubed butter straight from the fridge. If you try to rub in soft warm butter you will be left with a sticky mess. Cold butter helps to keep the dough cool and gives the scones the perfect flakey texture once baked.
- You don’t need a rolling pin to roll out the dough. Just shape it with your hands into a disc shape.
- When shaping the dough, try to handle it as little as possible and keep your hands cool. Warm hands can melt the butter in the dough and lead to a tough texture.
- Make sure your self-raising flour and baking powder are in date to ensure the scones rise.
- If you prefer, you can make the scone dough in your food processor instead, using the pulse function. Be careful not to overwork the dough though!
