What matters
Avoid working dough long in warm hands so butter pieces stay cold.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer blueberry scones
Air fryer blueberry scones with cold butter and fresh berries. Bring the dough together briefly, cut into wedges and bake in two spaced batches.
Total time
51 min
Calories
174 kcal
Servings
6 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Brief mixing keeps the crumb lighter
Six small scones, one per pastry serving. Two batches are included. Use fresh blueberries patted dry; frozen fruit changes temperature and moisture.
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Recipe
Air fryer blueberry scones
Air fryer blueberry scones with cold butter and fresh berries. Bring the dough together briefly, cut into wedges and bake in two spaced batches.
Ingredients
6 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cube cold butter and rub briefly with fingertips to coarse crumbs. Wash and dry berries.
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2
Mix and season
Briefly mix in milk and gently fold in berries. Do not knead smooth. Press into a disc about 2 cm thick and cut six wedges.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 170 °C. Bake two batches of three wedges, spaced on a suitable shallow tray, about 14 minutes each at 170 °C. No raw flour dough should remain inside. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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4
Check and serve
Release with a spatula. A cut sample should show a set tender crumb; juicy warm berries are not raw dough. Calculated without extra butter or jam.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer blueberry scones
Serving guidance
One scone per pastry serving; spreads and drinks are extra.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Handle small fresh raspberry pieces gently; they break more easily.
Mix a little lemon zest with dry ingredients.
Nutrition per serving
174kcal
25.0 gCarbohydrates
3.3 gProtein
6.2 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer blueberry scones
Scones should be tender. Long kneading makes dough elastic and crumb tougher.
Cold pieces are intended; soft butter disperses differently and changes structure.
Not unchanged; they lower dough temperature and may release more juice. Base timing is for fresh berries.
Crowded wedges get little side airflow. Leave gaps instead of greatly increasing heat.
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