This recipe for air fryer cookies is the perfect way to enjoy a small batch of cookies in just 10 minutes. Freeze the dough and pull out when you just need a couple of cookies!
Hi friends!
Yes, you can make cookies in your air fryer! They take about 10 minutes at 300°F and come out with crisp edges and soft centers. These air fryer cookies are my newest obsession! It’s the perfect way to enjoy just a couple of cookies whenever craving strikes. You can either make the dough, let it chill for 30 minutes and then pop them in the air fryer, or freeze all the dough and just pull out as needed.
Can You Really Make Cookies In An Air Fryer?!
Yes! When you think about it, the air fryer is very similar to a convection oven which works by using a fan to blow air around in an enclosed space. The key to using an air fryer is to line with parchment paper so the dough doesn’t sink through the grates as it heats up and to keep the temperature fairly low – otherwise they’ll get too brown on the outside before they’re cooked.
Air Fryer Cookies Ingredients
To make these cookies you just need a few basic cookie ingredients:
- Butter – melted to make the dough come together easily by hand
- Brown sugar
- Egg yolk – helps the cookies turn golden brown and gives them a nice chewy texture
- Vanilla extract – for flavor
- Baking soda – to help them rise
- Flour – works with AP flour or a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
- Chocolate chips
How To Make Air Fryer Cookies
To make these air fryer cookies:
- Melt the butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl.
- Add the brown sugar, egg yolk and vanilla and stir to combine.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Chill dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
- Scoop, flatten and place in the air fryer to cook for 10 minutes..
Alternatively, you can scoop and flatten all the dough and freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer-safe bag. When ready, pull out a few and cook in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Cookies Temperature & Time
After a few rounds of testing, I determined that 300 degrees F is the best temperature. My cookies were getting overly-browned at higher temperatures without cooking through in the middle.
I found 10 minutes to be the perfect amount of cooking time. Times may vary by air fryer so feel free to start checking at about 8 minutes.
Why Air Fryer Cookies Spread Too Much or Burn on the Outside
If your cookies are spreading too much, it’s likely because you didn’t chill the dough. When you use melted butter, you have to take the time to chill the dough before cooking or the dough will spread.
If your cookies are burning on the outside, your air fryer temperature is too high.
Are these Healthy Air Fryer Cookies
These are certainly dessert cookies, but what I like about them is that it allows you to make a small batch. You can choose to only cook 2-3 in your air fryer when you want them. Then you aren’t left with 2 dozen more sitting on your countertop tempting you for the next week!
Air Fryer Cookies Recipe
Here’s the recipe I use:
PrintAir Fryer Cookies
This recipe for air fryer cookies is the perfect way to enjoy a small batch of cookies in just 10 minutes. Freeze the dough and pull out when you just need a couple of cookies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup flour (golden wheat, AP or 1:1 gluten-free flour blend)
- 1/3 chocolate chips
Instructions
Make the dough
- Melt butter in a large, microwave-safe bowl.
- Add brown sugar, egg yolk and vanilla and stir to combine.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Chill dough in the fridge for 30 minutes
To cook right away
- Chill dough in fridge for 30 minutes.
- Scoop into balls and flatten lightly with a fork.
- Preheat air fryer at 300 degrees F for 2 minutes.
- Add 4 cookies on parchment paper and cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn off air fryer and open door or drawer. Let sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Store in a sealed container on the counter for 4-5 days.
To Freeze for later
- Scoop into balls and lightly flatten.
- Freeze on a plate or cookie tray for at least 2 hours.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container.
- When ready to cook, preheat air fryer to 300 degrees F for 2 minutes.
- Place up to 4 cookies on parchment paper and cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn off air fryer and open the drawer or door. Let sit for 5 minutes before transfering to a cooling rack.
Notes
This recipe can be doubled.
Air Fryer Cookies FAQs
How long do cookies take in an air fryer?
The cookie dough will take about 10 minutes to cook in the air fryer, whether is freshly made or frozen.
What temperature do you cook cookies in an air fryer?
I’ve found the best temperature to cook cookies in the air fryer is 300 degrees F.
Why do my air fryer cookies spread too much?
If your dough is spreading too much, you likely need to chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Can you air fry cookies from frozen dough?
Yes! It works just the same as freshly made dough. Shape into cookies and freeze. Then pop in the air fryer for 10 minutes at 300 degrees as needed.
Do you need parchment paper in the air fryer for cookies?
Yes! To keep the dough from falling down into the air fryer grates as it cooks, it’s best to use a piece of parchment paper on the bottom or use parchment air fryer liners.
Healthy Cookie Recipes
Looking for more healthy cookie recipes?
- Healthy Sweet Potato Cookies
- Banana Oat Cookies
- Chewy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Almond Flour Butter Cookies
- Peanut Butter Hemp Cookies
Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
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