These air fryer chocolate chip cookies are not only incredibly delicious, but they also have the perfect texture – crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. And the best part? You can make them in your air fryer. In just a few easy steps, you can have a batch of warm, gooey, and oh-so-satisfying chocolate chip cookies in your hands. So why settle for a boring store-bought cookie when you can have a homemade chocolate-fest? Grab your air fryer, and let’s get baking!
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We love baking cookies, and even better when you can air fry cookies, white chocolate chip cookies, and peanut butter cookies can both be made in the air fyer.
But there’s always one air fryer cookie recipe that is by far the most popular: our air fryer easy chocolate chip cookies.
Why you’ll love making chocolate chip cookies in the air fryer
- Turning the kitchen oven on is unnecessary, making them more economical.
- An air fryer cooks evenly, and your cookies turn out great.
- The kids love to get involved and help make the cookies.
- They make an easy dessert or an irresistible snack.
- All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
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How to make air fryer chocolate chip cookies with step-by-step instructions
It’s easy to make air fryer chocolate chip cookies if you follow our simple instructions.
In a mixing bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then set it aside.
In a separate bowl, using a handheld electric mixer on medium speed, cream together room temperature unsalted butter (you could use melted butter if you prefer), granulated sugar, and light brown sugar (you can substitute for dark brown sugar).
Then beat in eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is fluffy. Now add the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
Fold in your milk chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed in the cookie dough.
Preheat your air fryer To 300°F/150°C.
Line your air fryer basket with air fryer parchment paper.
Using a cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough into balls, approximately two tablespoons, and place them approximately 1 1/2 inches apart on the air fryer basket.
Air fry your cookies for approximately 5 – 8 minutes (see notes); when they are cooked, they should be soft and lightly golden brown.
Remove the basket from the air fryer and let the cookies cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. If you transfer them too soon, they will fall apart.
Repeat the process until all the cookie dough has been used.
Enjoy your air fryer chocolate chip cookies!
Recipe notes and expert tips
- Chocolate chips
We recommend using semi-sweet chocolate chips, our favorites; they are just SO good. - Substitute
If you like peanut butter, use peanut butter chips instead or mix the two! - Parchment paper
If you don’t have air fryer parchment paper, use a hole punch to punch holes in your standard parchment paper, and If you’re using a basket-style air fryer, it’ll also make it super easy to remove the cookies. - Cooling
When you remove the basket from the air fryer, leave the cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring them, or they could fall apart. - Storage
Keep cooked cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Freeze cookie dough or cookies for up to three months. - Preheat
We pre-heat our air fryer, but you probably won’t need to if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer. - Watch closely
Every air fryer cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them.
How to store leftover cookies made in the air fryer
Your baked chocolate chip cookies will be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
You can also freeze either cookies or the cookie dough for up to 3 months; we recommend you flash freeze in portion sizes and then transfer to a freezer bag; this way, you can take individual chocolate chip cookies whenever you feel the craving.
How long do you have to air-fry frozen cookie dough
You can air fry your chocolate chip cookie dough from frozen; simply air fry them for approximately 8 – 15 minutes.
Speaking of cookie dough, check out this cookie dough cake.
Do you have to use parchment paper for cookies in air fryer?
Yes, we recommend using air fryer parchment paper, which is a particular type specifically for the air fryer, as it has holes in it.
You need holes for the hot air to circulate and for the cookies to cool perfectly.
If you don’t have air fryer parchment paper, then take some regular parchment paper and use a hole punch to punch holes in it.
More easy air fryer cookie recipes for you to try at home
If you like our air fryer chocolate chip cookies, then you should try these;
- White chocolate and macadamia nut cookies in the air fryer
- Double chocolate chip cookies in the air fryer
- Chocolate crinkle cookies in the air fryer
- Christmas tree cookies
- Christmas sugar cookies
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 cups All purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- ½ tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 cups Chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer To 300°F/150°C.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and set aside. In a separate mixing bowl cream together your butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar. Then, beat the eggs and vanilla extract until the mixture is fluffy. Now, add the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed.3 cups All purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking soda, ½ tsp Salt, 1 cup Unsalted butter, 1 cup Granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar, 2 tsp Vanilla extract, 2 Large Eggs, 2 cups Chocolate chips
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough into balls, approximately two tablespoons, and place them approximately 1 1/2 inches apart on the air fryer basket.
- Air fry your cookies for approximately 5 – 8 minutes (see notes); when they are cooked, they should be soft and lightly golden brown. Remove the basket from the air fryer and let the cookies cool slightly before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. If you transfer them too soon, they will fall apart. Repeat the process until all the cookie dough has been used. Enjoy your air fryer chocolate chip cookies!
Notes
- Chocolate chips
We recommend using semi-sweet chocolate chips, which are our favorites; they are just SO good. - Substitute
If you like peanut butter, use peanut butter chips instead or mix the two! - Parchment paper
If you don’t have air fryer parchment paper, use a hole punch to punch holes in your standard parchment paper, and If you’re using a basket-style air fryer, it’ll also make it super easy to remove the cookies. - Cooling
When you remove the basket from the air fryer, leave the cookies to cool for a few minutes before transferring them, or they could fall apart. - Storage
Keep cooked cookies in an airtight container for up to a week. Freeze cookie dough or cookies for up to three months. - Preheat
We pre-heat our air fryer, but you probably won’t need to if you have an oven-style basket-type air fryer. - Watch closely
Every air fryer cooks differently; different brands and capacities can mean that your food will need a longer or shorter cooking time, so keep a close eye on them.
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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