If you like chocolate chip cookies, and you have an air fryer, you're going to LOVE this Air Fryer Cookies recipe! It's everything you love about classic chocolate chip cookies, but you can whip up a small batch in about 15 minutes. Perfect for satisfying those cookie cravings when they strike!
Our household runs on chocolate chip cookies. Does yours, too? Chewy chocolate chip cookies are the one sweet treat that my whole family loves.
We make our favorite cookies in so many different ways. From our Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Espresso Cookies to Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars to these loaded Triple Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies.
But sometimes, you don't want to make a whole batch of cookies. And sometimes, that sweet tooth craving hits hard and fast. That's when you need this easy recipe for Air Fryer Cookies.
They're my take on the classic - but it's a faster, small batch recipe!
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🌟 Why this recipe works
Wanna know why you'll love these cookies as much as we do?
- Adaptable amount - While this recipe does make a whole batch of cookies (24-28 cookies), it's perfect to make in small batches.
- So delicious - It's everything you love about the classic chocolate chip cookies: sweet chocolate chips a soft center, and slightly crispy edges.
- Super easy - This recipe is so easy, and it's a great recipe that the kids can help you make!
- Freezer friendly - Make however many cookies you want now, and freeze the rest for later!
🛒 Ingredient notes
You just need a few simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store.
- Flour - We use all-purpose flour in this air fryer recipe. I have not tried it with other types of flour, so I can't vouch for how the recipe turns out if you make flour substitutions.
- Other dry ingredients - You'll need baking soda to help the cookies rise a bit. And kosher salt helps balance the sweetness.
- Butter - Take a stick of unsalted butter out of the refrigerator about 20-30 minutes before you start baking. It should be softened at room temperature when you cream it, otherwise, the texture of the cookies won't be quite right.
- Egg - You'll also want the large egg to be at room temperature before mixing it in as well.
- Sugars - I prefer to use both granulated sugar and light brown sugar when I make air fryer chocolate chip cookies. I think the brown sugar adds a nice depth of flavor and richness and helps keep the cookies from being one note.
- Vanilla extract - This adds that classic bakery aroma and flavor to the cookies.
- Chocolate chips - I use all semi-sweet chocolate chips. But you can use a combination of semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, white chocolate chips. It's up to you!
✅ Step-by-step instructions
You'll find ingredient amounts and detailed air frying instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. But here are step-by-step photos to help you make the best air fryer cookies!
- Start by lining your air fryer basket with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a separate large bowl using an electric mixer/hand mixer), cream together the butter and both sugars. Beat them until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients just until combined. It's very important not to overmix!
6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula.
7. Form the dough into a disc and wrap with plastic wrap. Refrigerate and chill for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
8. Once chilled, remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator and use a cookie scoop to form golf ball sized round dough balls.
9. Place about 4 or 5 dough balls onto the prepared lined air fryer basket. Make sure they are about 2 inches apart, as they will spread.
10. Air fry at 330°F for 10 minutes*, or until the edges are crispy and the centers are just set. After the cooking time, allow the cookies to sit in the air fryer basket for another 5 minutes. This helps them set. Then transfer the cookies to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining cookie dough until you have as many cookies as you need/want.
*see the note below about air frying temperatures and times.
👩🏻🍳 Air fryer cookie recipe FAQs
Air frying temperatures and times may vary
Every air fryer is different. I tested this recipe on two different air fryers.
- Ninja Foodi XL Deluxe Pressure Cooker/Air Fryer - Air fry at 330°F for 10 minutes.
- Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer - Air fry at 325°F for 8-9 minutes.
If your air fryer tends to run hot or cook faster than others, you might want to start by air frying the first batch of cookies at 325°F for 7 minutes. You can always add on more time if the cookies aren't done to your liking when you check on them.
Absolutely! Once you have finished mixing the dough, you can set some aside to freeze for later. Simply wrap in plastic wrap, then place in an airtight container or freezer bag, label, and freeze for up to 3 months. You can also freeze the dough formed in dough balls.
Allow the cookies to cool, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days.
It depends on your specific air fryer. I can air fry between 4 to 5 at one time in either of my Ninja Foodi air fryers. You may be able to air fry more than that in one batch. Just be sure you leave enough room for the cookies to spread while they air fry.
🍽 Serving ideas
The obvious Go To for serving these chocolate chip cookies is with a glass of milk. Or coffee, or hot cocoa.
Other serving ideas:
- Scoop ice cream between two cookies to make an ice cream sandwich.
- Crumble some cookies on top of frosted cupcakes or a frosted cake.
- Crumble cookies into a parfait of yogurt or ice cream, along with whipped topping, and chocolate syrup drizzle.
🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:
- Large mixing bowl - Use a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine the dry ingredients.
- Stand mixer - You will either need a stand mixer or a separate large bowl and hand mixer.
- Cookie scoop - A medium cookie scoop helps make forming round cookie dough balls easy and uniform.
- Air fryer - You should be able to make a batch of air fryer cookies in a 6-quart, 8-quart, or 10-quart air fryer. I prefer to make this particular recipe in my Ninja Foodi XL Deluxe Pressure Cooker/Air Fryer.
- Parchment paper - Line your basket with parchment paper to help the cookies air fry more evenly. This also helps make cleanup a breeze!
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Air Fryer Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an air fryer basket with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt). Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer and a separate large bowl), beat the butter for 2 minutes until creamy. Then beat in both sugars until well incorporated and creamy.
- Beat in the egg until incorporated, then the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add in the dry ingredients, just until incorporated. It's important not to overmix!
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Use a 2" cookie scoop to scoop out then form round cookie dough balls (about the size of golf balls), and place about 2" apart from one another in the prepared parchment-lined air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 330°F for 8-10 minutes, or until the centers are completely baked through and to your desired level of crispness.
- Allow to cool in the basket for 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Repeat with the remaining batter until all cookies are air fried.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
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