Air 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
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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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