Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe
Delight in these tender and flaky Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Scones, perfect for a quick breakfast or an indulgent snack. Made with a crumbly dough packed with rich dark chocolate chips and baked to golden perfection using an air fryer for a healthier twist on traditional scones.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 24 scones 1x
- Category: Baking
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 2 cups cold whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Coarse sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and dark chocolate chips until well distributed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the cold whipping cream and gently stir using a wooden spoon until the mixture just comes together, being careful not to overmix.
- Knead the Dough: Lightly flour your work surface and turn out the dough. Knead it very lightly just until it comes together into a cohesive mass; overworking will toughen the scones.
- Divide Dough: Split the dough evenly into three balls.
- Shape and Cut: Flatten each ball by hand into a 7-inch circle, then cut each circle into 8 equal triangular wedges.
- Prepare for Air Frying: Brush the tops of each scone triangle with melted butter and sprinkle them with coarse sugar for a sweet, crunchy crust.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 330°F (165°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure even baking.
- Air Fry Scones: Place the scones in a single layer in the air fryer basket with room between each piece to allow proper air circulation. Air fry for about 7 minutes or until the scones have light golden spots on the tops and edges. Adjust time as needed based on your air fryer model.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the scones to cool in the air fryer basket for at least 5 minutes before serving to let them set and to avoid burning your mouth on hot chocolate chips.
Notes
- Do not overwork the dough when kneading to keep scones tender.
- Use cold whipping cream to help achieve flaky texture.
- The baking time may vary depending on your air fryer; check early to avoid overbaking.
- For smaller batches, scones can be frozen before air frying; thaw slightly before cooking.
- Brush with melted butter and coarse sugar to add flavor and a slight crunch to the crust.
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