Indulge in the irresistible combination of cheese and comfort with Jamie Oliver’s air fryer cheddar cheese scones. These delightful treats are incredibly simple to whip up, requiring just your trusty air fryer and a few key ingredients.
On his website, Jamie enthusiastically states, “Let me show you how well you can bake in the air fryer – this is a brilliant little recipe that I know you’re going to love.” He goes on to describe these savory scones as “absolutely delicious – crispy and golden, but also fluffy inside – and you can knock them together really quickly.” And he’s right! These scones are ready in just 22 minutes – 10 minutes of prep time followed by a 12-minute air fryer cook.
Ingredients for the Scones:
* 200g self-raising flour
* 120g cheddar cheese
* 75g unsalted butter (cold)
* 70ml milk
* One teaspoon baking powder
* One teaspoon English mustard
* One bunch chives (20g)
* Cayenne pepper
* Olive oil
Ingredients for the Dip (Optional):
* One tub (200g) of light cream cheese
* One lemon
Instructions:
1. Begin by sifting the flour, baking powder, and mustard powder into a mixing bowl. Stir well, then add a pinch of cayenne pepper and salt.
2. Take the butter directly from the refrigerator and cut it into cubes. Use your hands to rub the butter into the flour mixture until you have small, cornflake-like pieces.
3. Grate 100g of the cheddar cheese and chop the chives. Add both to the flour mixture.
4. Create a well in the center of the mixture and pour in the milk. Use your hands to combine everything and form a soft, dry dough.
5. Dust your kitchen counter with flour and work the dough until it is three centimeters thick. Cut the dough into six triangular wedges.
6. Brush the wedges with a little milk, grate the remaining cheddar cheese over the top, and sprinkle with a bit more cayenne pepper.
7. Rub one tablespoon of olive oil on the inside of your air fryer. Set the temperature to 180°C and cook the scones for 12 minutes. You may need to cook them in batches.
8. Once the scones are cooked, enjoy them warm!
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Optional Dip:
Grate the zest of one lemon and mix it with the cream cheese. Drizzle with olive oil and season with black pepper.These cheesy scones are perfect as a delightful treat, a satisfying lunch, or even a portable snack for a picnic. Their quick preparation and delicious flavor make them a true winner in the kitchen.
