Name: Air Fryer Pickle Scones with Vegemite Butter
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup plain flour; 1 tbs McKenzie’s Baking Powder; 60g butter, cold and cubed; 2–3 tbs pickle juice; Small splash water, if needed; ½ cup grated cheese; Chopped pickles, drained; 2 tbs unsalted butter, softened; 1–2 tsp Vegemite

Air Fryer Pickle Scones with Vegemite Butter

Serves 4

Prep 15

Cook 10 mins

Pickle Scones

1 cup plain flour 1 tbs McKenzie’s Baking Powder 60g butter, cold and cubed 2–3 tbs pickle juice Small splash water, if needed ½ cup grated cheese Chopped pickles, drained

Vegemite Butter

2 tbs unsalted butter, softened 1–2 tsp Vegemite

Step 1

Combine plain flour and McKenzie’s Baking Powder in a bowl. Rub in the cold butter until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Stir through grated cheese and chopped pickles. Gradually add pickle juice, mixing until the dough just comes together. Add a splash of water if needed. Lightly shape the dough, then cut into rounds or wedges.

Step 3

Air fry at 180°C for 10–12 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

Step 4

Make the Vegemite Butter: Soften butter at room temperature. Mix through a small amount of Vegemite at a time until it is to your taste. Stir until smooth and spreadable.

Drain pickles well so the dough doesn’t become too wet.
Don’t overmix the dough — keeping it light helps the scones stay fluffy.
Serve warm with extra cheese, pickles or hot honey for a trending flavour twist.

Air Fryer Pickle Scones with Vegemite Butter