Air Fryer Cheese Scones
Delicious cheese scones made using an air fryer, saving time and money.
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- •2 cups Self-raising flour
- •1 teaspoon Baking powder(optional)Add if using plain flour
- •1 teaspoon English mustard powder
- •1/2 teaspoon Turmeric(optional)For color and flavor
- •1/4 teaspoon Salt(optional)Only if using unsalted butter
- •1/2 cup ButterCold and diced
- •1 cup Cheddar cheeseGrated, mix of mature white and red Leicester
- •70 ml MilkFull or half fat
- 1
Sift the self-raising flour and baking powder together.
1 min
- 2
Add mustard powder, turmeric, and salt (if using unsalted butter).
1 min
- 3
Rub in the cold, diced butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
4 min
- 4
Fold in the grated cheddar cheese.
1 min
- 5
Add milk and combine to form a dough.
2 min
- 6
Roll out the dough to about 1 inch thick and cut into scones.
3 min
- 7
Preheat air fryer to 180°C (355°F) for 1 minute.
1 min
- 8
Place scones in air fryer basket on parchment paper, brush with milk, and sprinkle with cheese.
2 min
- 9
Air fry at 180°C (355°F) for 10 minutes.
10 min
- 10
Remove scones and let cool slightly before serving.
5 min
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