Air Fryer Rock Cakes

Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Yields: 12 rock cakes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, currants, sultanas)
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of one lemon (optional)
• Cooking spray

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Air Fryer (Low Intensity):
   • Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (180°C) for about 5 minutes.
2. Prepare the Dough (Medium Intensity):
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • Add the cold, cubed butter to the dry ingredients. Use your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.
3. Add Fruits and Wet Ingredients (Medium Intensity):
   • Stir in the mixed dried fruits.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, vanilla extract, and lemon zest (if using).
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
4. Form Rock Cakes (Medium Intensity):
   • Using a spoon, drop rough, rustic mounds of dough onto the air fryer basket, leaving some space between each rock cake. They don’t need to be perfectly shaped.
5. Air Fry (Medium-High Intensity):
   • Lightly coat the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
   • Air fry the rock cakes at 350°F (180°C) for 10-12 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
6. Cool and Serve (Low Intensity):
   • Allow the rock cakes to cool in the air fryer basket for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Enjoy Your Air Fryer Rock Cakes! (Low Intensity):

Optional: Dust the cooled rock cakes with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutritional Information (per rock cake, assuming 12 servings):

• Calories: 200
• Protein: 3g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fat: 8g
• Fiber: 2g
• Sodium: 150mg

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients used. Adjust quantities to fit your dietary preferences and restrictions.