🧀 Air Fryer Cheese Scones
Golden, fluffy, and savory—these cheese scones are crisp on the outside, soft inside, and perfect warm with butter or soup.
🛒 Ingredients (makes ~8 scones):
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp mustard powder (optional, boosts cheesy flavor)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- ¾ cup milk (plus a little extra if needed)
Optional add-ins:
- Chopped chives or green onions
- Pinch of paprika or chili flakes
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Make the dough
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, mustard powder, and pepper.
Rub in cold butter with fingertips until the mixture looks like breadcrumbs.
2. Add cheese & milk
Stir in shredded cheese.
Pour in milk gradually, mixing until a soft dough forms (not sticky).
3. Shape scones
Turn dough onto a floured surface and gently pat to about 1-inch thickness.
Cut into rounds or wedges.
Brush tops lightly with milk and sprinkle extra cheese on top.
4. Air fry
Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Place scones in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
Cook for 8–12 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
5. Cool slightly
Let rest for a few minutes before serving so they firm up.
🍽️ Serving ideas:
- Warm with butter
- Alongside soups or stews
- With eggs for breakfast
- As a savory snack
🔥 Flavor profile:
- 🧀 Sharp, cheesy richness
- 🥐 Soft, fluffy interior
- 🌿 Slightly savory, bakery-style aroma
🔄 Variations:
- 🥓 Add cooked bacon bits
- 🌶️ Spicy cheddar + jalapeño version
- 🧄 Garlic herb cheese scones
- 🧈 Extra buttery “British tea-time” style
💡 Tips:
- Keep butter cold for fluffier scones
- Don’t overwork the dough or they’ll turn dense
- Check early—air fryers cook fast and vary
If you want, I can also give you a sweet scone version, no-butter lighter recipe, or traditional oven-baked cheese scones.