In a larger mixing bowl, mix together the 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine well.
Then mix in the 1/4 cup butter, chilled and diced, 3/4 cup half and half, and 1 large egg, keep on making until a dough forms. Then mix in the 1 cup fresh cranberries and 1/3 cup granulated sugar, as well as the 1 tablespoon orange zest. Mix lightly.
Remove the dough from the mixing bowl, and knead, on a floured surface, until the dough is nice and stretchy.
Shape into circles (about 6 inches), then cut that circle into wedges, to resemble scones.
Then place the scones, as you make them, into the air fryer basket.
Set air fryer temperature to 365 degrees F. Set cook time for 10-12 minutes. About 1/2 way done, check the scones for doneness, as the exact time will depend on your air fryer.