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Overhead view of glazed air fryer apple scones with visible pieces of diced apple

Air Fryer Apple Scones

5 from 7 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Tender, buttery scones packed with fresh diced apple and warm cinnamon, cooked to golden brown in the air fryer in about fifteen minutes.

Ingredients 

For the scones

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup apple, about 1 medium Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, 1/4-inch dice, peeled and diced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk, plus more for brushing

For the vanilla glaze (optional)

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Add the cold cubed butter. Work it into the flour with your fingertips or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse sand with some pea-sized pieces of butter still visible.
  • Add the diced apple and toss until the pieces are coated in the flour mixture.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, and cream. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon just until a shaggy dough forms. Do not overmix.
  • Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and pat it into a disc about 6 inches wide and 1 inch thick. Cut into 8 wedges, pressing the knife straight down.
  • Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Arrange the scones with at least 1 inch of space between them, working in batches. Brush the tops with cream.
  • Air fry at 330°F for 13 to 15 minutes, until risen and golden brown.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. If glazing, whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together and drizzle over the fully cooled scones.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Notes

  • Keep the butter as cold as possible. If the dough feels soft before cooking, freeze the shaped wedges for 10 minutes.
  • Firm apples work best: Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Pink Lady. Avoid Red Delicious and McIntosh.
  • To bake in an oven, use 400°F for 16 to 18 minutes.
  • To freeze unbaked, freeze the cut wedges solid, then bag. Air fry from frozen at 330°F for 16 to 18 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 349kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 486IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 2mg