Air Fryer Strawberry-Thyme Mini Scones

Enjoy this tasty treat for breakfast or with an afternoon tea.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Feb 5, 2024

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Yields:

Total Time:

1 hr 35 mins

Cal/Serv:

175

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Jammy pockets of roasted strawberries make these tender scones an extra-special addition to your next brunch spread.

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Ingredients

1 cup
all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp.
sugar, divided
1/2 Tbsp.
baking powder
1/4 tsp.
kosher salt
3 Tbsp.
unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus butter at room temp for greasing
1 tsp.
thyme leaves
1/2 cup
heavy cream, divided
4 oz.
strawberries, hulled and quartered

Directions

1. Step 1In large bowl, whisk together flour, 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and cut it in with pastry blender or fingers until coarse, irregular crumbs form; toss with thyme.
2. Step 2Add 7 tablespoons heavy cream and mix until just combined and tiny handful of mixture holds together when squeezed. Fold in strawberries.
3. Step 3Turn mixture out onto parchment-lined work surface and press together into mass. Fold mixture in half onto itself two or three times, using a piece of parchment as a guide, until dough comes together. Shape dough into a 1-inch-thick disk (about 5 inches in diameter). Cut into 8 wedges.
4. Step 4Cut a piece of parchment paper to the size of air-fryer basket, brush lightly with room temp butter and place in basket butter side up. Heat air fryer to 355°F. Working in batches if needed, carefully arrange scones in the parchment-lined basket, pointed side facing in, and spread as far apart as possible. Brush tops with remaining 1 tablespoon cream and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar. Air-fry until golden brown, 10 to 14 minutes.
5. Step 5Immediately transfer scones to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving.

Recipe tip: For the best texture, take care not to overwork the dough.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 175 calories, 10 g fat (6.5 g saturated fat), 2 g protein, 170 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber

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