These air fryer cookies are perfectly soft, with crisp edges and gooey chocolate chips! They come together in just a few minutes, and you won't even need to turn on your oven. My recipe includes the option to make these cookies gluten free, depending on the flour you use.
When we first got our air fryer, I was so excited to try ALL the things. We were air frying french fries, chicken tenders, scallops, brussels sprouts... I'm telling you, all the things.
Naturally, it didn't take long for me to start developing air fryer dessert recipes. That's when I tried my hand at air fryer Oreos, air fryer apple fritters and cinnamon bites. Safe to say those were a hit!
So the only next natural step was to put chocolate chip cookies in my air fryer. And boy am I glad I did!
I really, really think you need to try this recipe. You will be blown away by how easy it is and how PERFECT the cookies are. Seriously.
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What Happens When You Air Fry A Cookie?
I'm going to let you in on a little secret: the texture of these air fried cookies is just perfection. That's what you get when you air fry a cookie! The centers of the cookies are super soft, but the edges are crisp and golden. Just the way I like them.
The centers are so soft, in fact, that it may even look like the cookies are not done yet. But trust me, you don't want to overdo it. After cooling a bit, the cookies set up perfectly.
Can You Use Foil In An Air Fryer For Cookies?
You will want to line your air fryer for easy clean-up. However, I'd recommend parchment paper rather than foil. Yes, just like baking in the oven! They even make air fryer parchment paper... but I just used my good old regular kind 🙂
And yes, you can technically make your cookies in the air fryer without parchment paper. Just be sure to give it a light spritz of cooking spray before you do.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- As I mentioned, that texture is everything. Just look at them! It's the best of both worlds: equal parts soft and crisp.
- The flavor is also just the best! These are your classic chocolate chip cookies, just elevated.
- I KNOW you're going to love how easy these are. No turning on the oven. No complicated steps or ingredients. Super straightforward, and you're only air frying for 5 minutes.
Ingredient Notes & Substitutions
- Flour: For gluten free baking, I always use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 flour and recommend it to everyone I know. If you use a different blend, make sure it contains xanthan gum. This recipe can also be made using AP flour without making any adjustments.
- Brown sugar: Highly recommend light brown sugar for this recipe but if you only have dark brown on hand, that will totally work.
- Egg: If you are looking to make eggless cookies, I'd recommend Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer. Just mix 1 tablespoon of the egg replacer with 2 tablespoon of water and follow the instructions on the package.
- Semisweet chocolate chips: You can really use any chocolate chips you like in this recipe, or even chocolate chunks.
Step-by-Step Instructions
STEP ONE: To make my air fryer cookies, start by combining the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Give it a whisk, then grab your electric mixer.
STEP TWO: Cream the butter with both sugars until it's smooth and creamy.
STEP THREE: Add in the egg and vanilla extract.
STEP FOUR: Then just add the dry mix in and beat on low speed until a soft cookie dough forms.
STEP FIVE: Fold in the chocolate chips... and you're nearly there! The final step will be air frying the cookie dough.
What Temperature Should You Air Fry Your Cookies?
We're air frying these cookies at 350ºF. Just make sure you preheat your air fryer for a few minutes. I like to turn mine on and set a timer for 3 minutes, I find that's usually enough.
Scoop out 1-2 tablespoons of dough and arrange in the basket of your air fryer. Air fry for 5 minutes, then let the cookies sit in the basket for 2-3 minutes before removing.
Expert Tips
- As always, my top tip is to weigh your flour using a scale. This is crucial, especially in gluten free baking, because it ensures accuracy. Too much flour will yield dry and crumbly cookies. We'll need 259 grams for this recipe.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer and the size of your cookies, you may need to work in batches. You need the air to circulate, so you can't overcrowd the basket. Plus, the cookies spread just slightly.
- For perfectly round cookies, I like to use a round cookie cutter to clean up the edges and reinforce the round shape while the cookies are still warm. This is absolutely not necessary, just based on preference!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can wrap up the cookie dough and store in the refrigerator for a few days, just allow the dough to come to room temperature before air frying. You can also freeze the cookie dough for up to 3 months.
To make these air fryer cookies dairy free, simply swap in your favorite non-dairy butter. I haven't tested it, but it should work.
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups (259g) flour* (I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Flour)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar packed
- 1 egg*
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup (113g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together. Set aside.1 ¾ cups (259g) flour*, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter with both sugars. Add the egg (or egg replacer) and vanilla extract and mix to combine. Add in the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until cookie dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar, ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar, 1 egg*, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ⅔ cup (113g) semisweet chocolate chips
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 3 minutes. Line the bottom of the basket with parchment paper after preheating.
- Scoop 1-2 tablespoons of dough and arrange in the air fryer basket, 1 inch apart. Air fry for 5-6 minutes. The cookies may not look done at this point. Allow the cookies to set in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- If you are not looking to make these cookies gluten free, feel free to use AP flour.
- For eggless cookies, I like Bob's Red Mill Egg Replacer. Mix 1 tablespoon egg replacer with 2 tablespoon water. Once mixed with water, the egg replacer must sit for just a few minutes to thicken.
- You may need to air fry in batches, depending on how large the basket of your air fryer is and how many cookies you can fit in at one time. You don't want to overcrowd the basket, the cookies will spread slightly.
Ann R says
This recipe looks great. My apartment stove/oven is terrible. Completely inaccurate, gets way hotter than it's supposed to. So the air fryer is an amazing alternative. When you say to let the cookies set in the air fryer after 5-6 minutes of baking, should I switch it off? Would that change the temperature very much? Thanks so much for clarifying this.
Taleen Benson says
Great question and sorry if that's confusing! You would turn the air fryer off after the 5-6 minutes of "baking" and leave the cookies in there for a few minutes before attempting to remove them, just so they set up and don't fall apart on you. Please let me know how it goes!
Ann R says
I’ve sent another message to you that says the cookies are great! I’m really impressed that they turned out so well. Since going gluten free my self confidence as far as baking has been taken down a peg or two. It’s fantastic to have a recipe that works exactly the way you want it to. Thanks so much!!
Taleen Benson says
That's so great to hear Ann, thanks so much for the nice comment!
Ann R says
Great recipe! I made these cookies yesterday. I haven’t baked in my air fryer before, but my apartment oven is completely unreliable. The temperature goes much higher than it’s supposed to. I’ve ruined several things in it, which is the reason I decided to try my air fryer. The cookies are delicious! I reduced the amount of sugar because most bakery goodies taste too sweet to me. I’ll make them again, no doubt at all.