Description
These Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are a quick and delicious treat, perfect for when you want warm, freshly baked cookies without heating up your oven. Crispy on the edges and chewy in the center, these cookies come together easily with simple ingredients and are cooked to perfection in the air fryer.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugars: Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 10 to 20 seconds or just until it begins to melt. Add the brown sugar and white sugar, then beat until fully combined and creamy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, continuing to mix for about 30 seconds until smooth and well incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt until fully combined, then fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Chill Dough (Optional): Place the dough in the fridge to chill for 30 minutes to overnight. This helps enhance flavor and cookie texture but is optional.
- Prepare Air Fryer: Line the air fryer basket or racks with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Scoop dough in 2-tablespoon balls, spaced about 1.5 inches apart. Depending on your air fryer size, fit 2 to 4 cookies at a time.
- Air Fry Cookies: Air fry the cookies at 325°F for 5 to 7 minutes, or until they are golden and cooked through.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to rest inside the air fryer for 2 to 3 minutes before carefully removing them to a wire rack or plate to cool completely.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is optional but improves flavor and texture.
- Spacing between dough balls is important to allow cookies to spread evenly.
- If your air fryer is smaller, cook the cookies in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Use parchment paper specifically made for air fryers to withstand the temperature.
- Ensure the egg is at room temperature for better dough consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
