Description
Skip the oven and make these irresistible Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies in minutes! They have crisp golden edges, soft chewy centers, and plenty of gooey chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick dessert, easy snack, holiday baking, or anytime you’re craving homemade cookies. This easy air fryer recipe is beginner-friendly and one of the best dessert ideas for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough into evenly sized balls.
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C).
- Line the basket with parchment paper and arrange the cookie dough with space between each.
- Air fry for 7–9 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool for 3–5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; bake in batches.
- Slightly underbake the cookies for the softest texture.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before moving them, as they continue to set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18 cookies
- Calories: 165 per cookie
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