Air Fryer Cinnamon Raisin Scones

Air Fryer Cinnamon Raisin Scones – What’s your favorite food to eat for breakfast? There are so many choices, and it can be hard to decide. If you’re looking for a delicious, easy recipe that will make mornings much more enjoyable, make a batch of homemade Cinnamon Raisin Scones today, they are so good!

I have a craving for fresh-baked scones on winter mornings, but who has time to stand in front of the oven flipping them? I can whip up these cinnamon raisin scones with an air fryer with just a few minutes of prep time! When they come out of the air fryer, they are golden brown and crispy. You’ll love this recipe because it’s simple and easy to make.

I love great and easy Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes, and this is one of the best! Easy and delicious!

Who doesn’t love the kitchen filled with the aroma of baking? And this is so good! I promise you that you will be making these all of the time!

Some other great and easy Air Fryer Breakfast Recipes are AIR FRYER CINNAMON ROLLS, AIR FRYER MINI CHEESE FRITTATAS, and EASY AIR FRYER EVERYTHING BAGELS.

What Are Scones?

Scones are a type of quick bread that you can eat at any time of the day. They’re typically sweet, but they can also be savory.

Scone is a word that has been both pluralized and Americanized in recent years, but it originally referred to a single pastry. They are sweetbreads made from unleavened dough that can be either cut into two or three wedges or rolled into one large round piece. The scones are often baked until they achieve an even golden brown color on the top surface with crispy edges. A traditional British recipe will have flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, milk, and butter mix until combined.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Cinnamon Raisin Scones

• All-Purpose Flour
• Granulated Sugar
• Baking Powder
• Baking Soda
• Salt
• Ground Cinnamon
• Butter
• Buttermilk
• Raisins
• Powdered Sugar
• Maple Syrup
• Whipping Cream

How To Make Air Fryer Cinnamon Raisin Scones

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a medium mixing bowl. Cut cold butter into small chunks (½ tablespoon-size pieces) and add to the dry ingredients. Use a pastry blender or two forks to cut the butter into the flour mixture until the butter is broken down into pea-size pieces. 

Add buttermilk and stir to combine into a rough mixture.  Add the raisins into the scone mixture and stir or knead very lightly to distribute the raisins throughout the mixture. 

Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide in half. Form each dough half into a circle and pat out until it is only ¾” thick. 

Score the dough lightly into wedges and lift carefully into the greased basket of the air fryer. Cook in the air fryer at 350°F, air fryer setting, for 15 minutes or until the scone is cooked all the way through. Whisk together glaze ingredients, adjusting the amount of cream until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle glaze over scones and allow to set. 

Air Fryer Cinnamon Raisin Scones

Tips:

• Scone will be deep golden brown on top, but it is essential to make sure the bottom of the scone is cooked through. If needed, cut through the scone on the scored wedge sections, separate slightly, and continue cooking in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes longer until the scone is cooked in the center.
• The air fryer does not need to be pre-heated; you may need to adjust cook time depending on the wattage of the air fryer. The buttermilk adds a fantastic depth of flavor and moisture to these scones. 
• They are crispy and slightly flakey on the top of the air fryer and dense and moist on the inside. You could add any dried fruit to the scones – cranberries, golden raisins, dried apricots, etc. 
• The maple syrup adds a nice subtle flavor to the glaze – you could also use ⅛ teaspoon maple extract instead of the maple syrup or add ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon. 
• You can also use a scone pan in the Air Fryer. 
• Do not use parchment paper under the scone, even though this may seem easier for transferring into the air fryer. The scone is thick and needs the air swirling from underneath to make sure the scone cooks all the way through. 
• You can also drop the scone dough in scoops to make individual round scones.

How To Store Scones:

Airtight containers are a good option for storing foods you want to keep fresh; they usually keep your baked goods fresh for about 1 to 2 days. As they age, they tend to get hard since the air dries them up.

How To Freeze Scones:

With the holiday season approaching, you’re probably thinking about all of the food that needs to be made. One dish that’s a tradition in many families is scones. The great thing about scones is that they freeze well!

So you can make them ahead of time and have freshly baked scones when you need them. For best results, freeze them before you cook them. The best way to do this is to follow the recipe as directed and then place them on a grease baking sheet. Place the baking sheet into the freezer, and freeze until frozen solid. Remove and put into a freezer bag.

They will last for about 1 to 2 months.

To Air Fry Frozen Scones: Place the frozen scones into the air fryer basket, and air fry at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 10 to 15 minutes.

More Air Fryer Scone Recipes:

• AIR FRYER STRAWBERRY SCONES
• AIR FRYER APPLE CHEDDAR BACON SCONES
• EASY AIR FRYER GLAZED PUMPKIN SCONES
• AIR FRYER ZUCCHINI BACON CHEDDAR SCONES
• AIR FRYER CHERRY SCONES