Air Fryer Cranberry Scones
This is a really easy recipe, my kids love the flavor of the scones, I love the cranberry flavor, which really makes for a quick and delicious breakfast.
Prep Time: 20minutes
Cook Time: 10minutes
Total Time: 30minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, chilled and diced
1 cup fresh cranberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup half and half
1 large egg
Instructions:
In a larger mixing bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. Combine well.
Then mix in the butter, cream, and egg, keep on making until a dough forms. Then mix in the cranberries and sugar, as well as the orange zest. Mix lightly.
Remove the dough from the mixing bowl, and knead, on a floured surface, until the dough is nice and stretchy.
Shape into circles (about 6 inches), then cut that circle into wedges, to resemble scones.
Then place the scones, as you make them, into the air fryer basket.
Set the temperature of your air fryer at 365 degrees F. And set the time for 10 minutes. About 1/2 way done, check the scones for doneness, as the exact time will depend on your air fryer.
Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Pro Tips
Scones are one of my favorite breakfast pastries. They are relatively easy to make, and they taste delicious! If you have never made scones before, here are some tips for a great batch of Air Fryer Cranberry Scones:
Butter: Use cold butter, which will add flavor to your scones. As the scones bake, the butter will melt right into your scones. You can grate frozen butter into the dough for even better texture and taste.
Cream: Keep the cream or half-and-half cold for great flavor and texture.
Don’t Over Mix: For a smooth and moist scone, do not overmix. Overmixing the dough will create too much gluten, which results in a tough scone.
Flour: Use all-purpose flour for the best results. Suppose you want to make this gluten-free, substitute gluten-free all-purpose flour.
Air Fryer: Since every air fryer is slightly different, check on your scones frequently as they cook. Once they are fully cooked, remove them from the air fryer. The cooking time will vary.
Air Fryer Oven: If baking these in the air fryer, place the scone pan on the lowest air fryer shelf.
Storing:
Scones are delicious warm from the air fryer or oven, but you can also enjoy them at room temperature. There are several ways to store them, so you can have a tasty treat whenever you want!
Scones can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days, wrapped tightly with plastic wrap, and placed in a freezer bag for one month. If you plan on storing them longer than two days, it is recommended that you put them in the refrigerator. To reheat leftover scones, preheat your air fryer to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and reheat for 3 to 5 minutes until warmed.
Nutritional Info:
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 303mgPotassium: 95mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 302IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 2mg