Indulge in warm, gooey, and irresistible chocolate chip cookies in a fraction of the time with this air fryer recipe! This innovative approach utilizes the air fryer’s rapid circulation to deliver perfectly baked cookies that are crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside, all without heating up your entire oven.
In just minutes, you’ll be enjoying homemade cookies bursting with melty chocolate chips. So ditch the wait and preheat, and get ready to revolutionize your cookie cravings with air fryer magic!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat your air fryer to 325°F (163°C).
2. Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper. This will help prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
3. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. You can use an electric mixer or a whisk for this step.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract (if using) until well combined.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the baking soda and flour.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies tough.
7. Fold in the chocolate chips using a spoon or spatula.
8. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion the dough onto the prepared air fryer basket. Leave some space between the cookies for air circulation. You may need to cook the cookies in batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
9. Air fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. The exact cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model.
10. Let the cookies cool in the air fryer basket for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- For chewier cookies, bake them for a shorter amount of time. For crispier cookies, bake them for a longer amount of time.
- You can experiment with different types of chocolate chips, such as milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate.
- Let the air fryer preheat completely before adding the cookies.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. This will prevent the cookies from cooking evenly.
- Enjoy your warm, delicious air fryer chocolate chip cookies!