Scones are such a versatile baked good. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, high tea, and an afternoon snack. Pair them with coffee, tea, cocoa, mimosas, or juice. They come in so many great flavor options, but in the summer, I love these air fryer blueberry scones.
This recipe is so easy to make (even for beginner bakers)! Just mix everything together and your air fryer bakes up beautiful scones in under 15 minutes.
Not only is it faster than the oven, but it will heat your house up far less. Scones all summer!
I’m using beautiful fresh blueberries with a kiss of lemon for flavoring, but the great thing about scones is that all sorts of flavors are good! Try my Bacon Cheddar Scones for a savory option, or perhaps some Raspberry Orange Scones for a different fruit pairing?
What You’ll Need: Ingredients
2 cups all purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
6 Tbsp cold butter (unsalted)
1 large egg
⅓ cup milk
1 Tbsp lemon zest
¾ fresh or frozen blueberries
For the Topping (optional)
1 Tbsp demerara sugar
1 Tbsp milk
For the Lemon Icing (optional):
½ cup powdered sugar
1 ½ Tbsp lemon juice
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
The all purpose flour may be swapped for self rising flour (omit the baking powder) or whole wheat flour for a healthier option
Feel free to swap in almond milk if you need a dairy milk alternative
The lemon zest may be traded for orange or lime zest, or omitted altogether if you’d like plain blueberry
For vanilla icing instead of lemon, use 1 Tbsp milk and ½ tsp vanilla extract in place of the lemon juice
How to Cook Blueberry Scones in the Air Fryer
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
Cut the butter into cubes, then mix into the dry ingredients by hand until coarse crumbs form (the heat from your hands helps this process)
Add the egg and milk, stirring to thoroughly combine
Fold in the lemon zest and blueberries, gently kneading a bit if needed to get the dough together
Flour your work surface and then pop the dough out on it. Pat it into a flat circle about 1” thick (it doesn’t need to be entirely precise)
(Optional) Brush the top of the dough with the remaining 1 Tbsp milk. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp demerara sugar over the top of it, pressing down slightly so it sticks
Cut the dough into 8 even pie wedge shaped pieces
Place the scones into your air fryer basket in a single layer, allowing some air space between them for expansion (use parchment or nonstick foil for easy cleanup)
Cook on the air fry setting for 10-12 minutes at 350°F, or until scones are golden brown
While scones are baking, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl for the glaze
Remove the scones from the air fryer and cool on a wire rack
Drizzle glaze over top of scones and serve
What to Serve With Blueberry Scones
Fruit Jam
Lemon curd
Honey
Butter
Fresh fruits
Whipped cream
Chocolate sauce
Honey glazed ham
Breakfast sausage
Candied bacon
Smoked salmon
Scrambled eggs
Coffee
Tea
Mimosas
Lemonade
There are a variety of great ideas for what to serve with blueberry scones. Whether you’re enjoying breakfast, brunch, or just a simple treat with your drink, they’re all delicious options!
Yes, you can absolutely bake scones in your air fryer. The exact time will depend on the shape and thickness of your scones, but generally ranges from 6-12 minutes.
Since a traditional oven takes between 15-20 minutes on average, this saves you time in cooking, not to mention preheating as well.
What Temperature Do You Bake Scones in an Air Fryer?
The temperature you bake scones in an air fryer ranges from 350°F to 400°F. Baking at a lower temperature requires a slightly longer cooking time, but the scones will not be dark brown. If you prefer dark brown crust, then use the higher temperature for 2-3 minutes less.
Largely, this is just a personal preference or based on your air fryer’s available settings. Either way, your scones will come out fine.
How Long to Cook Scones in an Air Fryer?
It takes between 6-12 minutes on average to cook scones in an air fryer. The time will vary based on the size and thickness of your scones, your air fryer, and the temperature.
Higher temperatures will cook faster, with a darker brown crust. Lower temperatures cook a bit slower, but don’t overbrown.
Can You Bake Directly in an Air Fryer?
Whether you can bake directly in an air fryer depends what you are baking. Biscuits, scones, and similar may be placed directly in the basket or on the rack. Batter based goods, like cookies and cakes, need to be placed in a pan.
In either case, you can always use parchment or nonstick foil to make cleanup easier.
Recipe Pro Tips
Try not to mangle the blueberries too much when working with the dough (though a little popping is inevitable)
You do not need to preheat your air fryer for this recipe. However, based on how long it takes your specific air fryer to get to temp, cooking times may vary by a minute or two
Use wax paper to cover your work surface for easy cleanup after cutting the dough and drizzling the glaze
Storage and Reheating
Store leftover scones in an airtight container in a dark place for up to 2 days. For longer storage, they may be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months
Reheat scones in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F (add 2 minutes if reheating from frozen), or microwave for 30-40 seconds
These air fryer blueberry scones are so easy to make, and perfect for breakfast or brunch. They’re perfect for grab and go breakfasts as well, for those busy mornings!
Blueberry and lemon is a classic combination, but you can swap your fruits and flavors around to make all sorts of delectable scones.
Since the air fryer is both faster and cooler than a conventional oven, you can enjoy these scones all year round – that includes the summer when fresh fruit is abundant!
Amazing air fryer blueberry scones cook up in under 15 minutes. They’re soft, bursting with fresh blueberries, and finished with a hint of lemon glaze!
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt
2 Cups all purpose flour, ¼ Cup granulated sugar, 2 Tsp baking powder, ½ Tsp salt
Cut the butter into cubes, then mix into the dry ingredients by hand until coarse crumbs form (the heat from your hands helps this process)
6 Tbsp cold butter
Add the egg and milk, stirring to thoroughly combine
1 Large egg, ⅓ Cup milk
Fold in the lemon zest and blueberries, gently kneading a bit if needed to get the dough together
1 Tbsp lemon zest, ¾ Cup fresh blueberries
Flour your work surface and then pop the dough out on it. Pat it into a flat circle about 1” thick (it doesn’t need to be entirely precise)
(Optional) Brush the top of the dough with the remaining 1 Tbsp milk. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp demerara sugar over the top of it, pressing down slightly so it sticks
1 Tbsp milk, 1 Tbsp demerara sugar
Cut the dough into 8 even pie-shaped wedges
Place the scones into your air fryer basket in a single layer, allowing some air space between them for expansion (use parchment or nonstick foil for easy cleanup)
Cook on the air fry setting for 10-12 minutes at 350°F, or until scones are golden brown
(Optional) While scones are baking, combine powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl for the glaze
½ Cup powdered sugar, 1 ½ Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Remove the scones from the air fryer and cool on a wire rack
Drizzle glaze over top of scones and serve
Notes
The all purpose flour may be swapped for self rising flour (omit the baking powder) or whole wheat flour for a healthier option
Feel free to swap in almond milk if you need a dairy milk alternative
The lemon zest may be traded for orange or lime zest, or omitted altogether if you’d like plain blueberry
For vanilla icing instead of lemon, use 1 Tbsp milk and ½ tsp vanilla extract in place of the lemon juice. For thicker glaze, use 1 Tbsp total liquid instead
Try not to mangle the blueberries too much when working with the dough (though a little popping is inevitable)
You do not need to preheat your air fryer for this recipe. However, based on how long it takes your specific air fryer to get to temp, cooking times may vary by a minute or two
Use wax paper to cover your work surface for easy cleanup after cutting the dough and drizzling the glaze
Store leftover scones in an airtight container in a dark place for up to 2 days. For longer storage, they may be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for up to 3 months
Scones are great at room temperature. However, you can reheat scones in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes at 350°F (add 2 minutes if reheating from frozen), or microwave for 30-40 seconds
Exact nutritional values will vary based on brand and flavor of ingredients, any swaps or additions, and quantity consumed, so please consider this a guideline only
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