Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Enjoy classic chocolate chip cookies made effortlessly in the air fryer. These cookies are soft, chewy, and baked to perfection using a quick and convenient air frying method, ideal for small batches and faster cooking times.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 minutes per batch
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- ½ cup butter (softened, not melted)
- ½ cup white sugar
- ½ packed cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (or 1 chopped chocolate bar)
Instructions
- Mix Butter and Sugars: Add softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar to a large mixing bowl. Use a stand mixer or hand mixer on low-to-medium speed to beat the ingredients until the mixture is fully combined and smooth.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the whole egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture by continuing to mix until the egg is fully blended.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until a cookie dough forms.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Remove the bowl from the mixer and gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula to avoid overmixing the dough.
- Portion Dough: Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough into 1-tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each portion between your palms to form smooth balls, and set them aside on a plate or parchment paper.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (150°C). Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Air Fry Cookies: Place the cookie dough balls in the air fryer basket about 1 inch apart, working in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Air fry the cookies for 7 to 8 minutes. Once done, let them sit in the basket for 1 minute before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
- Cool and Serve: Serve the cookies warm or allow them to cool completely before storing in an airtight container for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Use softened butter instead of melted to ensure the right cookie texture.
- Paired white and brown sugars provide balanced sweetness and moisture.
- Room temperature egg helps the ingredients mix evenly.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even baking.
- Cookies will firm up as they cool after air frying.
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