Description
Delight your taste buds with these savory Air Fryer Cheese Scones. These golden-brown scones are loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and have a hint of black pepper for an extra kick. Perfect for a quick snack or a delicious breakfast treat!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon mustard powder (optional)
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (grated)
- â…” cup milk (plus extra for brushing)
- 1 large egg (optional, for richer texture)
- Extra grated cheese for topping
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and mustard powder if using.
- Add Butter and Cheese: Rub the cold cubed butter into the flour mixture until it resembles fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the grated cheddar cheese.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk and egg, then pour into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined into a soft dough.
- Shape and Air Fry: Turn the dough onto a floured surface, cut into scones, brush with milk, sprinkle with cheese, and air fry at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before enjoying!
Notes
- You can add herbs like chives or thyme for extra flavor.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations for unique tastes.
- If the dough feels dry, add a splash more milk to adjust the consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scone
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
