Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Introduction
Enjoy warm, gooey chocolate chip cookies made quickly and easily in your air fryer. This recipe delivers soft centers with golden edges, perfect for a last-minute treat or a fun baking activity.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg (at room temperature if possible)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 10-20 seconds until it just begins to melt. Add the brown and white sugars and beat until fully combined. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract and continue beating for another 30 seconds.
- Step 2: Stir in the flour, baking soda, salt, and chocolate chips until the dough is fully combined. For best results, place the dough in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes to overnight (optional).
- Step 3: Line your air fryer racks with parchment paper. Scoop 2-tablespoon balls of dough into the air fryer basket, spacing them about 1.5 inches apart. Depending on your air fryer size, fit 2-4 cookies at a time.
- Step 4: Air fry at 325°F for 5-7 minutes or until cookies are golden and cooked through. Let the cookies rest in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes before removing to allow them to set.
Tips & Variations
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and makes it easier to handle, but you can bake immediately if short on time.
- Try swapping semi-sweet chips with dark chocolate, white chocolate, or even nuts for different flavors and textures.
- If your air fryer cooks unevenly, rotate the basket halfway through baking for uniform results.
Storage
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in the air fryer for 1-2 minutes at 300°F to restore freshness and softness.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Yes, but reduce or omit the added salt in the recipe to avoid overly salty cookies.
Do I need to line the air fryer with parchment paper?
Lining the basket helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier, but you can skip it if you spray the basket lightly with a non-stick spray.
PrintAir Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies made effortlessly in the air fryer. This recipe uses simple ingredients and a quick chilling step to create perfectly baked cookies with a golden edge and melty chocolate centers, ready in under 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes including chilling time
- Yield: 8–12 cookies depending on dough ball size 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 egg (at room temperature if possible)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Sugars & Chips
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugars: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 10-20 seconds until it just starts to melt. Immediately add the brown and white sugars and beat together until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract for about 30 seconds until well incorporated, creating a smooth batter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and semi-sweet chocolate chips until everything is fully combined into cookie dough.
- Chill Dough (Optional): Place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes up to overnight to firm up and make scooping easier, though this step is optional.
- Prepare Air Fryer: Line the air fryer racks or basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Using a tablespoon or two, scoop dough balls about 1.5 inches apart in the basket. Depending on your air fryer size, fit 2 to 4 dough balls per batch.
- Air Fry Cookies: Air fry the cookies at 325°F for 5-7 minutes until they turn golden brown and are cooked through.
- Cool Slightly: Allow cookies to rest in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes before carefully removing to a cooling rack to finish setting.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps it hold its shape and enhances flavor but can be skipped if short on time.
- The baking time may vary slightly depending on your air fryer model and size of cookie dough balls.
- Use parchment paper suitable for the air fryer to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
- Let cookies rest in the air fryer before removing to avoid breaking them apart.
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