My maternal grandmother was Scottish. Potato scones are a staple in Scottish homes and a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. Every time we had left over mashed potatoes, fresh-out-of-the-oven potato scones with jam or maple syrup was the dessert. My wheelchair does not allow for baking in an oven, so I had to adapt this recipe for the air fryer. You can also make a savory version by making bacon bits and adding it to the dough.
As a bonus, you can also print off the oven instructions.
Prep time is about 20 minutes. Air fry time is 16-18 minutes. If baking in the oven, time is 15-18 minutes.
Enjoy!
Air Fryer Potato Scones
Potato Scones is a traditional Scottish dish that makes use of leftover mashed potatoes.
Equipment
- 8-quart air fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Pasty blender or a couple butter knives
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Trivet and bottom of a spring form pan
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup mashed potatoes made with butter and milk
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for kneading
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend the flour, baking powder,and salt.
- Cut the butter into small cubes. Add to the flour mixture. Using the pastry blender or a couple of butter knifes like Wolverine blades, cut the butter into the flour mixture until you have tiny pea-sized chunks of butter and flour.
- In another mixing bowl, blend the mashed potatoes, milk, and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix well until you have a dry crumbly dough.
- Knead the dough. If the dough is sticky, add the second quantity of flour and knead until the dough is soft and no longer sticky.
- Roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into four pieces. Turn those pieces into circles about 1 -inch in height.
- If using the Instant Pot/Air Fryer combo, add the trivet to the bottom of the pot. Place the bottom of a spring form pan on top of it. Place the scones on top of it. If using a different brand of air fryer, create a similar setup in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 350° F for 14 minutes. Turn over and air fry for an added 2-4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from air fryer. Let cool for a bit. Best served warm with butter and jam or maple syrup.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Potato Scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 511mg22%
Potassium 144mg4%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 217IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Bonus Recipe: Oven Potato Scones
Oven Potato Scones
Potato Scones is a traditional Scottish dish that makes use of leftover mashed potatoes.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowls
- Pasty blender or a couple butter knives
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 cup mashed potatoes made with butter and milk
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for kneading
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 ° F.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the flour, baking powder,and salt.
- Cut the butter into small cubes. Add to the flour mixture. Using the pastry blender or a couple of butter knifes like Wolverine blades, cut the butter into the flour mixture until you have tiny pea-sized chunks of butter and flour.
- In another mixing bowl, blend the mashed potatoes, milk, and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix well until you have a dry crumbly dough.
- Knead the dough. If the dough is sticky, add the second quantity of flour and knead until the dough is soft and no longer sticky.
- Roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into eight pieces. Turn those pieces into circles about 1 -inch in height.
- Place on a baking sheet. Put on middle rack in the oven.
- Bake at 400 ° F for 15 – 18 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove from oven. Let cool for a bit. Best served warm with butter and jam or maple syrup.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Oven Potato Scones
Amount Per Serving
Calories 199
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 511mg22%
Potassium 144mg4%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 217IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
