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Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe

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4.5 from 62 reviews
  • Author: Thomas
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 scones 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these easy-to-make Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Scones that are perfectly flaky, tender, and packed with rich dark chocolate chips. Using an air fryer cuts down baking time and results in scones with a beautiful golden crust without heating up your entire kitchen, making this recipe a quick and convenient treat for any time of day.

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

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and dark chocolate chips. Stir these ingredients together until evenly combined.
  2. Add Cream: Pour in the cold whipping cream and gently stir the mixture with a wooden spoon just until the dough comes together. Avoid overmixing to keep the scones tender.
  3. Form Dough: Lightly flour a clean work surface and turn the dough out onto it. Knead very lightly just to bring the dough together. Do not overwork the dough to maintain flakiness.
  4. Divide Dough: Split the dough into 3 equal portions and shape each into a ball.
  5. Shape and Cut Scones: Flatten each dough ball into a 7-inch circle with your hands. Using a knife or dough cutter, cut each circle into 8 equal triangular wedges.
  6. Prepare for Air Frying: Brush the tops of each scone with melted butter and sprinkle generously with coarse sugar for a sweet, slightly crunchy topping.
  7. Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 330°F (165°C) and preheat for 3 minutes to ensure an even cooking temperature.
  8. Air Fry Scones: Place scones in a single layer inside the air fryer basket, leaving space between each to allow hot air circulation. Air fry for approximately 7 minutes or until the tops and edges are lightly golden but not overly browned. Adjust time according to your air fryer model as needed.
  9. Cool and Serve: Remove scones and allow them to cool for at least 5 minutes before serving to let flavors meld and texture set.

Notes

  • Do not overmix or overknead the dough to keep scones tender and flaky.
  • Work in batches when air frying as the basket should not be overcrowded.
  • For batch cooking, you can freeze unbaked scones by wrapping them tightly; bake them straight from the freezer in the air fryer with a slightly increased cooking time.
  • Air fryer temperatures and times can vary; monitor scones closely the first time you make them.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 7 minutes per batch
  • Category: Breakfast, Snack, Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Air fryer scones, chocolate chip scones, quick scones recipe, breakfast scones, easy air fryer dessert

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