Treat yourself to the comfort of cheesy goodness with Jamie Oliver’s exceptional cheese and chive scones recipe, prepared effortlessly in an air fryer. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have warm, golden-brown scones, perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or alongside a hearty soup or salad.
Jamie Oliver’s passion for creating delicious dishes extends to these delectable scones. In his cookbook ‘Jamie’s Air Fryer Meals,’ he shares the secret to achieving a crispy exterior and fluffy interior with ease. He emphasizes the speed and simplicity of this recipe, allowing you to savor homemade cheese scones without spending hours in the kitchen.
To embark on this culinary adventure, gather the following ingredients:
– 200g self-raising flour
– 75g cold unsalted butter
– 120g mature cheddar cheese
– 70ml milk, plus extra for brushing
– One teaspoon of baking powder
– One teaspoon of English mustard powder
– One bunch of chives (20g)
– One 200g tub of light cream cheese
– One lemon
– Olive oil
– Cayenne pepper
– Salt and pepper
Follow these simple steps to create your cheesy delights:
1. In a spacious bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and mustard powder. Generously season with cayenne pepper and sea salt.
2. Cut the cold butter into cubes and use your fingers to rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles small cornflake-like pieces.
3. Grate 100g of cheddar cheese and finely chop the chives. Add them to the flour mixture and blend well.
4. Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
5. Pour in the milk gradually while mixing with your hands until a soft, dry dough forms.
6. Lightly flour a kitchen counter and shape the dough into a round, three-centimeter thick circle. Cut the circle into six triangular wedges.
7. Brush the tops of the wedges with a touch of milk, sprinkle with the remaining grated cheddar cheese, a pinch of black pepper, and a hint of cayenne pepper.
8. Generously grease the air fryer drawer with olive oil, place the scones inside, and cook at 180 degrees Celsius for 12 minutes.
Your tantalizing cheese scones are now ready to be devoured and enjoyed! For more culinary inspiration, explore our website for a plethora of delectable recipes that will satisfy your taste buds and culinary aspirations.
