If you have an air fryer and enjoy chocolate chip cookies, then these air fryer chocolate chip cookies are for you! These air fryer cookies are a perfect ooey-gooey treat, and you are going to love these cookies!
Enjoy delicious, crispy chocolate chip cookies without having to turn on the oven with this air fryer recipe! In just minutes, you can have a warm, ooey-gooey treat without the hassle of preheating. With a few simple ingredients, you’ll have an indulgent snack that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Let’s get started on our warm and delicious chocolate chip cookie journey!
My air-fryer is my favorite tool in the kitchen, and I can’t live without one, especially since I’ve been using it for cooking hard-boiled eggs, char siu wellington, steak quesadillas, and so much more. Yes, I’m hooked, and today I decided to try cookies in the air fryer, and it was delicious!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: With just a few ingredients and only a few minutes in the air fryer, these chocolate chip cookies come together in a snap. No need to preheat the oven or wait for it to cool down afterward.
- Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside: The air fryer gives these cookies a deliciously crispy exterior while keeping the center warm and gooey. You’ll love the contrast in texture and flavor.
- Customizable: While this recipe calls for chocolate chips, you can easily customize it with your favorite add-ins, such as nuts or dried fruits. Make a unique and personalized treat that satisfies your sweet tooth.
Ingredients Needed
- Sugar adds sweetness to the cookie dough
- Brown sugar contributes to the cookies’ chewy texture and adds sweetness
- Salt to enhance the flavor of the cookie dough
- Butter provides richness and flavor to the cookie dough. Be sure to use unsalted butter at a room temperature
- Vanilla adds a delicious aroma and flavor to the cookies
- Egg helps bind the ingredients and adds moisture to the cookie dough
- Flour: the main dry ingredient that provides structure and substance to the cookies
- Baking soda helps the cookies rise and become fluffy
- Milk chocolate chunks add sweetness and melty chocolate pockets to the cookies
- Dark chocolate chunks add depth of flavor and richness to the cookies
How to make chocolate chip cookies in an air fryer
This recipe is super simple to follow, and you won’t get bad results. First, you want to gather all the ingredients. Start with combining the wet ingredients, followed by the dry ingredients.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until well combined
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla
- Add the flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt, and mix until the dough forms
- Fold in the chocolate chunks with a spatula or wooden spoon
- Place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes or overnight
- Line the air fryer racks with parchment paper liners. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough balls into the basket. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350F or until golden brown and cooked through (please note that every air fryer has different heat). Allow cookies to rest for 2-3 minutes in the air fryer before removing them
FAQs for Air Fryer chocolate chip cookies
Can you make cookies in an air fryer without parchment paper?
Yes, you can make cookies in an air fryer without parchment paper. However, using parchment paper or a silicone baking mat can help prevent the cookies from sticking to the bottom of the air fryer basket and make cleanup easier. It’s also important to properly grease the basket or use cooking spray to prevent sticking. So, while parchment paper is not mandatory, it’s still a helpful tool when making cookies in an air fryer. Or you can also use these parchment paper liners for a quick setup.
Do I need to refrigerate cookie dough before baking?
I always find chilling the dough makes baking so much easier. And it also helps the fats to cool, so cookies spread less when baked. However, this step is extremely crucial when you bake cut-out and rolled cookies.
And when you don’t refrigerate the dough, the cookies will spread thinner.
What temp to bake cookies in an air fryer?
You will cook these chocolate chip cookies in an air fryer for 8-10 minutes at 350 F or until golden brown and cooked through. However, please note that every air fryer has different heat and temperature settings.
How to freeze cookie dough
I always make an extra batch for next time because you never know when you need cookies. To freeze the batter, scoop the dough into balls and place them in ziplock bags. Store in the freezer for up to three months. When ready to bake, add 2-3 minutes to your baking time.
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How do I store leftover chocolate chip cookies?
To store leftover chocolate chip cookies, allow them to cool completely and then transfer them to an airtight container or zip-top bag. You can store cookies at room temperature for up to 3-4 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. For longer storage, store in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. To prevent the cookies from sticking together, place a layer of parchment paper between them before storing them.
If you’re interested in making Chocolate Chip Cookies in the air fryer, give this recipe a try! What’s your favorite part of enjoying a chocolate chip cookie?
Air-Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅓ cup milk chocolate chunks
- ⅓ cup dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Cream together the butter and sugar until well combined
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract
- Add the flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt, and mix until the dough forms
- Fold in the chocolate chunks with a spatula or wooden spoon
- Place in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes or overnight
- Line the air fryer racks with parchment paper liners. Scoop 2 tablespoons of dough balls into the basket. Bake for 8-10 minutes at 350F or until golden brown and cooked through (please note that every air fryer has different heat). Allow cookies to rest for 2-3 minutes in the air fryer before removing them
You just made me love my air fryer all the more. The choc chip cookies are addictively good! Thanks for coming up with such great recipes.
I love my air fryer and use it for almost anything, but I hadn’t quite tried baking cookies in them. Until now, the chocolate chip cookies came out perfect. I’m certainly going to bake some more!
Chocolate chip cookies are loved by all, no matter how they are baked. These looked baked to perfection. They would not last long in my house.
I love using my air fryer and when I saw this recipe I just knew I had to make it. Wow, these cookies turned out perfect. What a great recipe, saving this one. Thanks