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Air Fryer Cinnamon Raisin Scones

Air Fryer Cinnamon Raisin Scones

5 from 6 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings

Description

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!

Ingredients 

Cinnamon Raisin Scones:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2/3 cup raisins

Glaze Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons  maple syrup
  • 2-3 tablespoons  heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  • 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 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.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray, or Parchment paper

Notes

  • 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 and add ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon. 
  • You can also use a scone pan.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 308kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 347mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 424IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg