Air Fryer fruit scones

🍓 Air Fryer Fruit Scones

⏱️ Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Cook: 8–10 minutes

• Total: ~20 minutes

🍽️ Makes

• 6–8 scones

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (cubed)

• ½ cup milk (plus extra for brushing)

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ cup mixed dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, or sultanas)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix dry ingredients

   • In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. Cut in butter

   • Rub cold butter into the flour mixture using your fingers until it looks like coarse crumbs.

3. Add wet ingredients

   • Stir in milk and vanilla until a soft dough forms.

   • Gently fold in the dried fruit. Do not overmix.

4. Shape the scones

   • Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.

   • Pat into a circle about ¾–1 inch thick.

   • Cut into wedges or use a round cutter.

5. Prepare air fryer

   • Preheat air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for 2–3 minutes.

   • Line basket with parchment paper.

6. Air fry

   • Place scones in the basket with space between them.

   • Brush tops lightly with milk.

   • Air fry for 8–10 minutes, until risen and lightly golden.

7. Cool & serve

   • Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

🍯 Serving Ideas

• Butter and jam

• Whipped cream

• Honey or maple syrup

• Fresh berries on the side

🌟 Tips & Variations

• Add orange or lemon zest for extra flavor

• Swap dried fruit for chocolate chips

• Sprinkle sugar on top before cooking for a crunchy finish

• For extra softness, wrap warm scones in a clean towel for 5 minutes