Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with these air fryer chocolate chip cookies. Perfectly crisp on the outside with a soft, gooey centre, these cookies are a game-changer. Quick and easy to make, they’re an ideal option when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to turn on the oven. Whether you’re an air fryer enthusiast or just looking to try something new, these cookies are sure to impress. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, they’re the perfect go-to for satisfying those cookie cravings. From family-friendly snacks to quick desserts, these air fryer cookies are a must-try. This recipe is fabulous because you don’t have to make all the cookies at once. Because they are frozen into shape, you can slice the discs as and when you want and then just quickly air fry. Giving you home baked cookies super quickly! We always have a few variations ready in the freezer. Discover just how versatile your air fryer can be with this fantastic air fryer recipe. Ideal for baking beginners and pros alike!
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Air Fryer Cookies – A Great Air Fryer Recipe
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 1x
Description
Indulge in the ultimate sweet treat with these air fryer chocolate chip cookies. Perfectly crisp on the outside with a soft, gooey centre, these cookies are a game-changer. Quick and easy to make, they’re an ideal option when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to turn on the oven. Whether you’re an air fryer enthusiast or just looking to try something new, these cookies are sure to impress. Made with simple ingredients and ready in minutes, they’re the perfect go-to for satisfying those cookie cravings. From family-friendly snacks to quick desserts, these air fryer cookies are a must-try. This recipe is fabulous because you don’t have to make all the cookies at once. Because they are frozen into shape, you can slice the discs as and when you want and then just quickly air fry. Giving you home baked cookies super quickly! We always have a few variations ready in the freezer. Discover just how versatile your air fryer can be with this fantastic air fryer recipe. Ideal for baking beginners and pros alike!
Ingredients
- 170g Plain Flour
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 150g salted butter
- 90 g demerara sugar
- 60 g caster sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg plus an extra egg yolk that is also large
- 200 g chocolate chips
Instructions
Beat the butter, sugars and vanilla extract with a mixer until it goes pale. Add the egg, the yolk and the flour along with the bicarbonate of soda. Gently mix until combined. With a wooden spoon stir in the chocolate chips. You will notice from the video, that I split my dough mixture in two, and then mix one type of chocolate in one and another in the other part. You can choose things like milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, caramel pieces, sprinkle mix, chopped nuts (macadamia a favourite of mine) play and have fun!
The next part always makes for better cookies. I divide the mixture in two and roll into a long sausage roll shape. I then wrap them well in cling film, and place in the freezer for about 30 mins or longer.
Preheat the air fryer for 2 minutes to 170 °C (or longer if using a regular oven) Bring the cookie dough out of the freezer, remove the cling film and leave for 5 minutes.
Slice the cookie dough into approximately 2cm thick sections. Then place on the baking tray. If you air fryer doesn’t have a baking tray, you can use air fryer liners. I have placed a link in the affiliate link section above. Do not place the cookies close together, as the cookie dough melts and spreads out during cooking. This will take a few batches. However this is the beauty of this frozen cookie dough, because you only have to make as many as you want, and keep the rest of the cookie dough frozen until you do want to bake them.
Bake for around 10 minutes until crisp on the edges but still slightly soft in the centre. Some air fryers depending on their make, may take a little longer.
Leave them on the trays for a few minutes, before moving to a wire rack to cool further. If you try to move them quickly whilst hot, they could fall apart.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 10 Minutes
- Category: Baking
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: British
Can you bake cookies in the air fryer?
Yes, you can absolutely bake cookies in an air fryer. It’s a quick and convenient method, especially when you don’t want to heat up your entire oven. The air fryer bakes cookies to a lovely golden brown, with a crispy edge and soft centre. Just be sure to keep an eye on them, as they may cook faster than in a traditional oven.
Do you need parchment paper for cookies in an air fryer?
While it’s not strictly necessary, using parchment paper in an air fryer can be very helpful when baking cookies. It prevents the dough from sticking to the basket and makes clean-up much easier. Make sure to cut the parchment paper to fit the basket, ensuring it doesn’t block the airflow, which is crucial for even cooking. I have the One Place wonder oven with air fryer mode, which has a useful ceramic tray so no liners are needed.
How long to air fry raw cookie dough?
Raw cookie dough typically takes about 10 minutes to bake in an air fryer at 170°C. The exact time can vary depending on the size of the cookies and the specific air fryer model you’re using, and how powerful it is. It’s a good idea to check the cookies after 7 minutes and continue cooking until they reach your desired level of doneness.
Can you use frozen cookie dough in an air fryer?
Yes, you can use frozen cookie dough in an air fryer, in fact the recipe attached to this question is all about it being from frozen. There’s no need to thaw it completely first; just place the frozen dough slices directly into the air fryer basket. Bake at 170°C for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookies are cooked through and golden on the edges. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on your air fryer, so keep an eye on them.