This recipe is the fail-proof guide to making a small batch of delicious cookies in minutes with your air fryer. They have a perfectly soft, chewy center and a golden-brown exterior.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer cookies, chewy cookies., chocolate chip, dessert, homemade cookies, small batch
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 12
Equipment
Air fryer
Large mixing bowl
Hand mixer or stand mixer
Cookie scoop
Wire rack
Ingredients
1/2cup113g unsalted butter, softened
1/2cup100g granulated sugar
1/2cup100g brown sugar
1large egg
1tspvanilla extract
1 1/2cups180g all-purpose flour
1/2tspbaking soda
1/4tspsalt
1cup170g chocolate chips
Instructions
Mix Dough: In a large bowl, cream the butter and both sugars. Beat in the egg and vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Chill Dough: Scoop the dough into tablespoon-sized balls. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.
Preheat & Arrange: Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (150°C). Place the chilled cookie dough balls in the basket on parchment paper, leaving ample space between them.
Air Fry: Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still look soft.
Cool & Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Chilling is Key: Don't skip chilling the dough, as it prevents the cookies from spreading too much.
Don't Overbake: The cookies will continue to set as they cool, so remove them when they still look slightly soft in the center for a chewy final product.