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Golden brown air fryer chocolate chip cookies stacked on a white plate, with gooey melted chocolate and crisp edges under soft lighting.

Air Fryer Cookies

These soft and gooey air fryer cookies come together in just minutes, making them the ultimate quick air fryer treat. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, they offer a dairy-free and gluten-free option, making them customizable for every craving. Try these easy vegan air fryer cookies or stick to the classic chocolate chip version for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour You can use gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise perfectly.
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Balances out the sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup butter Use vegan butter for a dairy-free option.
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar Adds a rich, chewy texture.
  • 1/4 cup white sugar Provides just enough sweetness.
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar Added to balance flavors.
  • 1/4 cup milk I recommend unsweetened almond milk for a dairy-free option, but any milk works.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances that classic cookie flavor.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Go with dairy-free or standard chocolate chips—your choice!

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a mixing bowl, use a stick or hand mixer to beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy. Stir in the milk and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine everything: Gently fold your dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until fully combined. Stir in the chocolate chips.
  4. Chill the dough (optional): For thicker cookies, refrigerate the dough for at least an hour.
  5. Shape the cookies: Remove the dough from the fridge (if chilled). Roll it into 12 evenly sized balls using your hands.
  6. Prepare your air fryer: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Place 3-4 cookie dough balls in the basket, leaving enough space for the cookies to spread.
  7. Air fry: Cook the cookies at 170°C (325°F) for 7 minutes, or until the edges are just set.
  8. Cool in the basket: Let the cookies rest in the air fryer basket for 5 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Repeat: Continue air frying the rest of the cookie dough in batches.

Notes

Chill the dough for at least an hour if you prefer thicker, bakery-style cookies. To store, keep cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze them for up to six months. Experiment with mix-ins like nuts or white chocolate for a creative twist!