Craving a warm, satisfying treat but looking for a lighter option? Look no further than Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies! These delightful cookies combine the heartiness of oats with the convenience and reduced fat content of air frying. Perfect for a quick breakfast, after-school snack, or guilt-free dessert, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats (not quick oats)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, etc.) (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep: Preheat your air fryer to 325°F (163°C). Line the basket with parchment paper cut to fit.
2. Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Creaming: In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix!
5. Mix-ins (Optional): If using, fold in your choice of mix-ins (chocolate chips, raisins, nuts, etc.)
6. Shape the Cookies: Portion the dough into about 7-8 equal balls for medium-sized cookies. You can use a cookie scoop for ease. Gently roll the balls in your hands to form smooth spheres. Slightly flatten each ball into a cookie shape.
7. Air Frying: Place the cookies in the preheated air fryer basket, leaving at least 1 inch of space between them.
8. Bake: Air fry for 4-6 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The cookies may appear soft in the center, but they will firm up as they cool.
9. Cooling: Let the cookies cool in the air fryer basket for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- All air fryers cook a little differently, so keep an eye on your cookies and adjust the cooking time as needed. Start checking for doneness at the 4-minute mark.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. This will prevent the cookies from cooking evenly.
- Wetting your hands slightly can help prevent the dough from sticking when shaping the cookies.
- Feel free to experiment with different mix-ins like dried fruit, chopped nuts, or even peanut butter chips.
- For a chewier cookie, use a mix of rolled oats and quick oats.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies!