Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookiesrn

Name: Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 48 min
Ingredients: 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled); 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup salted sweet cream butter, (softened); ⅓ cup dark brown sugar, (packed); ¼ cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg, (room temperature); 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

overhead shot of Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies on a cooling rack

Air fryer chocolate chip cookies are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a classic cookie with all the crunchy texture without needing the oven.

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Table of Contents

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients
Substitutions And Additions
How To Make This Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
How To Serve
Storage
Frequently Asked Questions
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Making these delicious air fryer chocolate chip cookies has just been made easier with the help of this fantastic kitchen appliance. You can have perfectly cooked chocolate chip cookies in no time with a fluffy texture, perfect crispy edges, and the classic flavor that everyone loves.

overhead shot of a Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie on a spatula

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients

Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies raw ingredients that are labeled

These air fryer chocolate chip cookies are incredibly delicious and moist.

The even heat distribution helps to make sure the cookies come out perfectly cooked, with a nice crunchy outside that gives way to a tender, sweet inside.

The chocolate chips are melted and gooey, making them an irresistible treat. They’re an excellent option when you want something sweet but don’t have time to bake in the oven.

You’ll need:

1⅔ cups of all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon of baking soda
½ cup of salted sweet cream butter, softened
⅓ cup of dark brown sugar, packed
¼ cup of granulated sugar
1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature
2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Substitutions And Additions

CHOCOLATE CHIPS: You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips for milk chocolate or even dark chocolate chips for these easy air fryer cookies.

BUTTER: You can substitute unsalted butter for salted sweet cream butter in this air fryer cookie recipe. Just add ½ teaspoon of salt to the dough.

How To Make This Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

It’s amazing how many classic recipes can easily be made in the air fryer. These cookies are made just like traditional chocolate chip cookies, but instead of heating up the oven, you will pop them in the air fryer for a quick bake.

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Make sure to check your air fryer manual for cooking time guidelines for your specific model of air fryer, as times and temperatures vary depending on the type of air fryer you have.

STEP ONE: Add the flour and baking soda to a small mixing bowl. Whisk to combine. Set it aside.

STEP TWO: Using a stand mixer or a medium bowl and a handheld electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat together the softened butter, dark brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 1½ to 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.

butter, and dark brown and white sugar combined together

STEP THREE: Lower the mixer speed to medium-low. Add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix just until no yellow or brown streaks remain.

vanilla and egg mixture added to the butter mixture

STEP FOUR: Add the flour mixture and mix just until well incorporated. Do not over-mix.

STEP FIVE: Fold in the chocolate chips. Scoop the chocolate chip cookie dough out onto a parchment-lined small cookie sheet.

You can place the dough balls close to each other. Chill the dough for 30 minutes.

PRO TIP:

You can also just cover the bowl and chill it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, scooping the cookie dough balls after the chilling time.

chocolate chips folded into the cookie dough

STEP SIX: If you are using a Cosori air fryer, it does not need to be preheated. If you are using a different air fryer, skip to Step 8.

Remove the basket from the air fryer. Lightly spray the basket with a non-aerosol spray or with an olive oil or avocado spray. This will keep the paper liner in place while baking the cookies.

Place a piece of parchment paper to fit the bottom of the basket, or use a specific air fryer paper liner.

You can also line the air fryer basket with aluminum foil. Be sure to make small “handles” around the edge of the basket to help remove the cookies from the basket.

Place the chilled dough balls onto the paper liner about 1 inch apart. If you want a flatter cookie, press lightly on the dough ball to flatten it a bit before putting it into the basket. If you want a thicker cookie, don’t press on the ball.

PRO TIP:

You can use parchment paper in the basket of the air fryer.

Be sure to poke holes in the parchment paper and be sure the cookie dough is evenly spaced on the parchment paper to weigh it down, or the parchment paper can blow around, posing a fire risk.

STEP SEVEN: For a Cosori, set the temperature to 300°F and bake the cookies for 7 to 8 minutes.

You can check the cookies at 7 minutes to see how brown they are and cook a minute longer if needed.

Let the cookies cool for 1 to 2 minutes in the basket and then lift out with a spatula and move them to a cooling rack to continue cooling for 10 minutes.

STEP EIGHT: If you are using a different air fryer brand, preheat the air fryer to 325°F.

If you didn’t scoop the dough balls before chilling, use a 1½ tablespoon cookie scoop to scoop out the cookie dough. Roll the dough into a ball.

Very gently depress the cookies to flatten the dough ball slightly.

Space the cookies 1½ inches apart in the air fryer basket. Bake cookies for 6 to 7 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.

Remove the basket from the air fryer. Use the foil “handles” and carefully remove the cookies from the basket (if you lined your basket with foil).

Allow the cookies to rest on the foil for 3 to 4 minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with the remaining cookie dough balls.

How To Serve

These delicious cookies are best served warm with a glass of cold milk or some vanilla ice cream.

Alternatively, they can be enjoyed plain or topped with a scoop of your favorite nut butter.

For an extra special treat, why not try drizzling the cookies with hot fudge sauce or caramel sauce?

Don’t forget to check out our air fryer cake recipe and air fryer cinnamon rolls for even more delectable treats you can make.

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Storage

ON THE COUNTER: Store any leftover homemade air fryer cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months in an airtight container or freezer bag.

Allow the dough to thaw overnight before scooping and baking. You can also roll the dough into a “log” before freezing.

That way, you can simply slice the cookie dough and bake it as instructed above.

Air fryer chocolate chip cookies are an easy and delicious way to indulge in your favorite classic cookie with all the crunchy texture of a traditionally-baked cookie. Enjoy these cookies anytime you want a treat – they make great snacks, desserts, or even breakfast!

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of chocolate chips should I use to make chocolate chip air fryer cookies?

You can use whichever type of chocolate chip you like, from semisweet chips to dark chocolate chunks.

How do I store this chocolate chip cookie recipe?

Once your air fryer chocolate chip cookies have cooled down, store them in an airtight container and enjoy them within three days.

Why did my chocolate chip cookies go flat?

Often, cookies become flat because the dough hasn’t been chilled. Cold dough will not spread as much as room-temperature dough will.

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