Air Fryer Cookies
Ready in about 22 minutes.
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Soft-centred cookies with lightly crisp edges, baked in tiny batches whenever the craving hits. The air fryer is perfect for quick cookies without heating the oven.
Written for 12. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 115 g butter, softened
- 100 g brown sugar
- 50 g caster sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 180 g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 150 g chocolate chips
Method
- 1Beat the butter and sugars until creamy, then mix in the egg and vanilla.
- 2Fold in the flour, baking soda and chocolate chips.
- 3Scoop small balls of dough onto air fryer-safe baking paper with space between them.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 160°C / 320°F.
- 5Air fry for 6-8 minutes until the edges are set and the centres still look slightly soft.
- 6Cool for a few minutes before moving, because they firm up as they rest.
Tips for the best results
- Bake in small batches so the cookies have room to spread.
- Slightly underbake for the best chewy middle.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer cookies steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer cookies the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
- Letting wet coating pieces touch, which peels the crust and keeps it soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer cookies?
A typical starting point is 160°C / 320°F for 6-8 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
Can I make air fryer cookies ahead?
Cook it, cool it quickly, and refrigerate. Reheat in the air fryer at a slightly lower temperature so the outside does not dry before the middle is hot.
How many people does air fryer cookies serve?
This recipe is written for 12. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.