Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Deliciously soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies made effortlessly in the air fryer. This recipe provides a quick and easy way to enjoy classic cookies with a perfect golden finish and melty chocolate chips, ready in under 20 minutes. Ideal for those craving fresh-baked cookies without heating up the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 18 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Wet 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 bean paste
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugars: Melt unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 10-20 seconds just until it starts to melt. Add brown sugar and white sugar, then beat together until fully combined and smooth.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla bean paste, continuing to beat for another 30 seconds until creamy and well mixed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients and Chocolate Chips: Stir in the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and semi-sweet chocolate chips until the dough is fully combined with no streaks of flour remaining.
- Chill Dough (Optional): Place the dough in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight. This step helps improve texture and flavor but is optional.
- Prepare Air Fryer: Line the air fryer racks or basket with parchment paper. Scoop about 2-tablespoon portions of dough into the basket, spacing them about 1.5 inches apart. Depending on your air fryer size, you can fit 2 to 4 cookies per batch.
- Air Fry Cookies: Cook the cookies in the air fryer at 325°F for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Cool Before Serving: Allow the cookies to rest inside the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes to firm up before carefully removing them to a cooling rack or plate.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature egg to ensure better mixing.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and results in thicker cookies.
- Space cookies properly in the air fryer to avoid sticking and uneven cooking.
- Use parchment paper designed for air fryers to prevent sticking and improve cleanup.
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on air fryer model and size; monitor closely to avoid overbaking.
