Description
These delicious Air Fryer Cheese Scones are golden, flaky, and full of cheesy goodness! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a savory snack, they’re quick to prepare and cook in the air fryer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fork to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the Cheese: Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly distributed.
- Add the Milk: Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough.
- Form the Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times. Pat the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a round biscuit cutter to cut out the biscuits. Re-roll the scraps as needed to cut out more biscuits.
- Prepare for Air Frying: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes. Place the biscuits in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not touch each other.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Lightly brush the tops of the biscuits with the beaten egg for a golden color.
- Air Fry the Biscuits: Air fry the biscuits at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the biscuits from the air fryer and let them cool slightly on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
You can also bake these in your oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12-15 minutes instead of using the air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg