Easy Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies bring a new edge to your cookie game, offering a speedy bake without compromising on that irresistible homemade taste. Perfect for impromptu gatherings, a family treat, or just to satisfy a sweet tooth, these cookies bake up perfectly in the modern convenience of an air fryer. Grab your air fryer, and let’s get baking gooey chocolate chip cookies!
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Why You Will Love Making Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer
- Quick and convenient, you can forget about preheating the oven! The air fryer gets to work instantly, making this air fryer cookie recipe much faster.
- They have the PERFECT texture! Enjoy these air fryer cookies with crispy edges and a soft, chewy center every time, they will probably be the best chocolate chip cookies you’ve ever baked!
- Air fryer cookies are easy to customize. Swap in ingredients like white chocolate or peanut butter chips to make them your own.
- Who doesn’t love less mess? Just parchment paper and an air fryer basket for easy cleanup.
- This air fryer easy recipe is small-batch friendly! It’s great for making just a few small batch perfect cookies without the temptation of a full batch.
Ingredients you’ll need
You’ll need the simple ingredients shown in the photograph below.
How to Make Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies With Step-By-Step Instructions
A complete printable recipe for chocolate chip air fryer cookies and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.
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Mixing the Dough
Start by whisking together your flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In another bowl, cream the unsalted butter with both granulated and light brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy.
Crack in the eggs, one at a time, followed by a dash of vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, and finally, stir in your chocolate chips.
Shaping and Baking
Using a cookie scoop or spoons, form the dough into balls about two tablespoons in size. Space them out in the air fryer basket lined with punched parchment paper or an air fryer basket liner to allow for proper air circulation.
Flatten them slightly; they won’t spread as much as in the oven. Air fry at 300°F for 5 – 8 minutes until golden brown(cooking time may vary). Remember, the cookies will continue to cook slightly once out of the fryer, so if you prefer them gooey, pull them out just as they start to brown.
Cooling
Allow the baked chocolate chip cookies to rest for a moment in the basket after air frying.
This step is crucial as it lets the cookies firm up enough to be transferred to a wire rack without breaking. Skipping this could result in cookies that are too fragile and fall apart when moved.
Repeat
Air fryers typically can’t fit a whole batch of cookies at once, so you’ll likely need to cook in batches depending on the size of your air fryer. This is actually a plus — you can enjoy the first batch while the second one cooks, ensuring you always have warm cookies at the ready.
Recipe Notes and Expert Tips
- Watch the Time: As air fryers often cook much faster than a traditional oven, you’ll want to keep a close eye on your cookies as they bake. Start checking them around the 5-minute mark to ensure they don’t overcook. They’re perfect when they are just set and lightly golden.
- Parchment Paper Hack: If you don’t have parchment paper specifically designed for air fryers, don’t worry. You can take regular parchment paper and make holes in it with a hole punch to allow for airflow.
- Chocolate Chip Choices: While semi-sweet chocolate chips are recommended, feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate or even peanut butter chips. Each variety, from dark to milk chocolate, can add a new dimension to your cookies. If you’re a fan of nuts, throwing in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans can add a lovely crunch.
- Dough Consistency: If the dough is too soft to scoop, you may need to chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This will make it easier to handle and help prevent the cookies from spreading too much during cooking.
How to Store Leftover Cookies
To be honest, I rarely have any cookies left, but if you find yourself in that situation, here are the best ways to store them.
- In an Airtight Container: Once completely cooled, store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh for up to a week.
- Freezing Leftover Cookie Dough: You can also freeze cookie dough. Scoop into balls and freeze on a baking sheet before transferring the frozen cookie dough to a freezer bag. Frozen dough balls can be baked straight from frozen with just an extra minute or two added to the cook time.
- Freezing Baked Cookies: Fully baked cookies freeze well too. Just make sure they’re completely cool before sealing them in a freezer-safe container. They can be thawed at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy them.
- Reviving Cookies: If your cookies have gone a bit stale, a quick zap in the air fryer can bring back some of their original crispness. Just be careful not to overdo it or they’ll dry out.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Snack on a chocolate chip cookie alone, or why not eat them with my favorite suggestions?
Coffee, Tea, or Milk
Pairing these cookies with a hot cup of coffee or tea makes for a cozy and comforting break in the afternoon. The robust flavors of coffee or the soothing qualities of tea complement the sweetness of the cookies perfectly.
If you’re serving these cookies to kids after school or enjoying a late-night snack, milk is the time-honored companion to the chocolate chip cookie.
Ice Cream Sandwiches
For a more indulgent treat, place a scoop of your favorite ice cream between these easy chocolate chip cookies to create an unforgettable ice cream sandwich.
The contrast between the cool, creamy ice cream and the warm, chewy cookies is heavenly.
As a Dessert Base
Crumbled up, these air fryer chocolate chip cookies can become a base for a variety of desserts.
Sprinkle them over ice cream, use them in a parfait, add a cheeky layer to banana pudding, or even turn them into a cookie crust for pies and cheesecakes.
More Easy Air Fryer Cookie Recipes For You To Try
Got a taste for cookies? Try these easy air fryer recipes, I think you’ll love them.
- 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
Easy Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 teaspoons 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 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar, 2 teaspoons 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
- Watch the Time: As air fryers often cook much faster than traditional ovens, you’ll want to keep a close eye on your cookies as they bake. Start checking them around the 5-minute mark to ensure they don’t overcook. They’re perfect when they are just set and lightly golden.
- Parchment Paper Hack: If you don’t have parchment paper specifically designed for air fryers, don’t worry. You can take regular parchment paper and make holes in it with a hole punch to allow for airflow.
- Chocolate Chip Choices: While semi-sweet chocolate chips are recommended, feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate or even peanut butter chips. Each variety, from dark to milk chocolate, can add a new dimension to your cookies. If you’re a fan of nuts, throwing in a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans can add a lovely crunch.
- Dough Consistency: If the dough is too soft to scoop, you may need to chill it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This will make it easier to handle and help prevent the cookies from spreading too much during cooking.
How to Store Leftover Cookies
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- In an Airtight Container: Once completely cooled, store your cookies in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh for up to a week.
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- Freezing Leftover Cookie Dough: You can also freeze cookie dough. Scoop into balls and freeze on a baking sheet before transferring the frozen cookie dough to a freezer bag. Frozen dough balls can be baked straight from frozen with just an extra minute or two added to the cook time.
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- Freezing Baked Cookies: Fully baked cookies freeze well too. Just make sure they’re completely cool before sealing them in a freezer-safe container. They can be thawed at room temperature when you’re ready to enjoy them.
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- Reviving Cookies: If your cookies have gone a bit stale, a quick zap in the air fryer can bring back some of their original crispness. Just be careful not to overdo it or they’ll dry out.
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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