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Air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies

Published August 4, 2022 | Updated February 21, 2023 | By Mandy & Jane

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The holidays are coming up and that means it’s time for baking! This year, try out a new recipe for air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of these cookies cooking up in your air fryer in no time. Plus, the chocolatey yumminess of these cookies and sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies on a rack and in front of it.

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We love cooking in our air fryer, we’ve made air fryer zucchini fries that are SO good, air fryer buffalo cauliflower, and even air fryer buffalo fries!

We’d made double chocolate cookies, peanut butter cookies, and oatmeal chocolate chip cookies the traditional way using baking sheets and cooking them in the oven.

But we wanted to try them in the air fryer.

And do you know what?

We’re glad we did because they are SO easy and SO good!

Why you’ll love these air fried chocolate crinkle cookies

  • Chocolate crinkle cookies are SO easy to make in the air fryer!
  • They are a real crowd pleaser, kids and adults all love them.
  • Crunchy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside – what’s not to love?
  • You can make them ahead, giving you more time to enjoy the holidays.
  • All the ingredients are 100% vegetarian.

What ingredients do I need?

You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.

Ingredients needed, vegetable oil, salt, baking powder, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, flour, vanilla extract, eggs, and powdered sugar.

When the holidays are upon us, we always love to cook up a batch of these delicious cookies; this year we’ve made them in the air fryer and they’ve turned out great!

What are crinkle cookies?

Crinkle cookies are a type of chocolate cookie that is characterized by their wrinkled and puckered appearance.

This appearance is the result of being coated in powdered sugar before baking.

The cookies get their name from the sound they make when you eat them – a crinkling noise.

One of the main reasons for their popularity is that they are so easy to make.

Plus, they always seem to be a big hit with kids and adults alike!

What do I serve air fryer cookies with?

Air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies are delicious on their own as a sweet snack.

But they are also delicious served with vanilla ice cream or strawberry mousse!

How long should I put my cookies in the air fryer?

Each air fryer oven varies, we recommend that you keep checking your cookies so that you don’t overcook them.

Usually, you’ll need to air fry cookies for 6 – 8 minutes.

Why are my crinkle cookies not crinkling?

One of the best parts of making crinkle cookies is watching them bake and seeing the chocolate chips form little creases on top!

However, if your cookies are not crinkling, there could be a few reasons why.

The dough might not be cold enough before you put it in the air fryer.

Make sure to chill it for at least four hours before baking.

You might also need to use more granulated sugar in the dough to create a crisper crust.

Air fried chocolate crinkle cookies on a wire rack.

Why are my crinkle cookies dry?

One reason crinkle cookies may be dry is that they are overcooked.

Cookies continue to cook even after you remove them from the air fryer, so it is important to take them out when they are still a little undercooked.

Another reason crinkle cookies may be dry is that the dough was not made correctly.

Be sure to use enough flour and egg, and do not overmix the dough.

Lastly, make sure your baking powder is fresh. If it is not, your cookies will not rise and will be dense and dry.

How do I store leftover air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies?

Our air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies will keep for up to a week when stored in an airtight container.

They will also freeze for up to 2 months.

Recipe notes and expert tips

  • Make ahead
    Make the cookie dough up to 2 days before and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge.
  • Don’t overmix
    If you overmix your cookies will be dry.
  • Chill
    Don’t skip the chilling step, if the cookies are too warm, they’ll spread too thinly and you won’t get the all important cracks.
  • Please note
    All air fryers differ, so keep an eye on your cookies as you may need to cook them for a shorter or longer time.
Air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies on a rack and in front of it.

More easy air fryer recipes for you to try

If you love cooking in your air fryer, then you should check out these easy recipes!

  • Maple roasted carrots – all made in your air fryer!
  • Air fryer green beans – quick and easy recipe
  • Air fryer Brussels sprouts – once you try them you’ll never use the oven again!
  • Air fryer tomatoes – insanely good!
  • Air fryer asparagus – super easy and healthy!
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How to make our air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies recipe with step by step instructions

Making our air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies is easy if you follow our simple instructions.

A full printable recipe and the measurements in both US customary and metric are available in the recipe card below.

Using a stand mixer or handheld electric mixer, mix unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and vegetable oil in a medium mixing bowl.

Then, beat in your egg, one egg at a time, until they are fully combined, then add vanilla extract.

Mix unsweetened cocoa powder, sugar, and vegetable oil.
Mix cocoa powder, sugar, and oil together, then add eggs and vanilla.
whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.

Now, gradually mix them into the bowl of wet ingredients at low speed.

Cover your cookie dough, cover it with plastic wrap, and place it in the fridge to chill for a minimum of 4 hours.

Preheat your air fryer to 320°F/160°C.

Line the basket with air fryer parchment paper (it has holes in it to allow the flow of air to circulate).

Then, using a scoop, scoop the cookie dough into balls of approximately 1½ tablespoons, and roll the sticky dough balls in powdered sugar, until covered.

Mix wet and dry ingredients.
Slowly mix together.
Place cookie dough balls in the air fryer basket.
Scoop into balls, and cover in powdered sugar. Place cookie dough balls in the air fryer basket on air fryer parchment paper.
Air fried cookies in air fryer basket.
Air fry for 6 – 8 minutes.

Now, place them in the air fryer basket, approximately 2 inches apart.

You’ll probably have to cook the cookies in batches.

Air fry the cookie balls until the cracks appear, it’s important not to overcook them or they’ll be hard and dry.

Let the cookies cool for a couple of minutes in the basket, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy your delicious chocolate cookies cooked in your air fryer!

We hope you enjoy making and eating our air fried chocolate crinkle cookies recipe and would love to hear how you got on with making it.

Please feel free to leave a comment below and ask any questions you may have.

Air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies in a stack and one with a bite out of it.
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Air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies

Who doesn't love a good chocolate crinkle cookie? But you don't want to deal with the mess and cleanup that comes with making them – right? Not to worry, because with our air fryer chocolate crinkle cookies recipe, you can have all the deliciousness of this classic holiday cookie without any of the fuss. Just mix up the ingredients, drop them in the air fryer, and in minutes you'll have a batch of perfectly cooked and crispy cookies. Enjoy!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time6 mins
Total Time16 mins
Servings36 servings
Calories40
Course: cookies
Cuisine: American
Author: Mandy Applegate | Splash of Taste
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Utensils

Kitchenaid
Stand mixer or
Handheld electric mixer
Cookie scoop
Cookie scoop

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup White sugar
  • ¼ cup Vegetable oil
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup All purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ¼ cup Confectioners sugar
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix together cocoa, sugar, and vegetable oil. Then, beat in your egg one at a time until they are combined, then stir in vanilla extract
    ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 cup White sugar, ¼ cup Vegetable oil, 2 large Eggs, 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • In a separate mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Then gradually stir them into the bowl of wet ingredients and mix thoroughly together
    1 cup All purpose flour, 1 tsp Baking powder, ¼ tsp Salt
  • Cover your dough and place it in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours
  • Preheat your air fryer to 320°F/160°C
  • Line the basket with air fryer parchment paper (it has holes in it to allow the flow of air to circulate). Then, using a scoop, scoop the cookie dough into balls of approximately 1½ tablespoons, and roll the sticky dough balls in powdered sugar, until covered. Now, place them in the air fryer basket, approximately 1½ inches apart
    ¼ cup Confectioners sugar
  • Air fry the cookie balls until the cracks appear. Let the cookies cool for a couple of minutes in the basket, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious chocolate cookies cooked in your air fryer!

Notes

Make ahead
 Make the cookie dough up to 2 days before and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge
Don’t overmix
 If you overmix your cookies will be dry
Chill
 Don’t skip the chilling step, if the cookies are too warm they’ll spread too thinly and you won’t get the all important cracks
Pease note
 All air fryers differ, so keep an eye on your cookies as you may need to cook them for a shorter or longer time

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 287mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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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  1. Ron says

    December 22, 2022 at 6:17 am

    5 stars
    It’s a eeally good recipe! When Ibbaked it for the first time. It was soo perfect and there’s a balance of outside crunch and chewy, moist goodness inside. My husband and 3-yr old finished them off in 2 days! I tried to double the recipe the 2nd time but I got a very dry dough and it didn’t spread as it did the 1st time. Could be too much flour? I tried saving it by putting in 3tbsp of milk but it was unsavable 😔.. lesson learned, just make it as in the original amount from the recipe😅

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    • Mandy from Splash of Taste says

      December 24, 2022 at 10:02 am

      Glad you enjoyed the cookies and sorry to hear about the second batch!

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