Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies
Ready in about 22 minutes.
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Chewy oatmeal cookies with crisp edges and cosy flavour. Great plain or with raisins or chocolate chips stirred through.
Written for 10. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 100 g butter
- 80 g brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 120 g oats
- 80 g flour
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Method
- 1Cream the butter and sugar, then mix in the egg.
- 2Stir in the oats, flour and cinnamon.
- 3Scoop small mounds onto air fryer-safe paper.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 160°C / 320°F.
- 5Air fry for 6-8 minutes until set at the edges.
- 6Cool briefly before moving.
Tips for the best results
- They continue firming up as they cool.
- Add raisins or chocolate chips for variation.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer oatmeal cookies steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer oatmeal 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 oatmeal 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 oatmeal 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 oatmeal cookies serve?
This recipe is written for 10. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.