Air Fryer Strawberry Shortcakes

Ingredients

• 8 ozstrawberriesAmount8 ozIngredientstrawberries, sliced, sliced
• 2 tbspsugarAmount2 tbspIngredientsugar
• 2 tspbalsamic vinegarAmount2 tspIngredientbalsamic vinegar
• 1 cupflourAmount1 cupIngredientflour
• 2 tspbaking powderAmount2 tspIngredientbaking powder
• 1/8 tspsaltAmount1/8 tspIngredientsalt
• 3 tbspbutterAmount3 tbspIngredientbutter, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/2 cuphalf & halfAmount1/2 cupIngredienthalf & half
• 1 cupheavy creamAmount1 cupIngredientheavy cream
• 1 tbspbrown sugarAmount1 tbspIngredientbrown sugar
• 1/4 tspvanilla extractAmount1/4 tspIngredientvanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   In a small bowl, toss together the strawberriesAmount8 ozIngredientstrawberries, sliced, sugar, and vinegar. Let macerate for at least 20 minutes, until the sugar has dissolved and the juices are extracted.

2. 2

   Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Using your hands, cut in the butter until the mixture is in pea-sized lumps. Pour the half & halfAmount1/2 cupIngredienthalf & half into the dry ingredients, and gently stir until fully combined.

3. 3

   Gently knead the dough just until it holds together and is smooth. Using your hands, shape into a square or circle and flatten to 1-inch thick. Cut the dough evenly into 4, carefully place them in a parchment-lined air fryer, and, optionally, brush with milk. Cook for 6-10 minutes or until golden brown.

4. 4

   In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer on medium speed, whip the heavy creamAmount1 cupIngredientheavy cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the brown sugar and vanilla until fully mixed through. Assemble as desired.