These Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are the quickest and easiest Air Fryer Cookies you will ever make. Crunchy on the edges, soft in the middle and filled with chocolate chips in every bite. AKA the perfect everyday treat. Just like these Air Fryer Tortilla Chips.
Can You Bake Cookies In An Air Fryer?
YES! You can bake cookies in an air fryer. It’s a great way to free up your oven for all the other things you need to make or avoid turning on the oven altogether. Other sweet treats you can bake in the Air Fryer include muffins, pop tarts, and donuts.
What’s even better about this recipe for air fryer cookies is that you can simply start with your favorite store-bought cookie mix. Or make it even easier and use your preferred slice and bake cookie dough. Prefer to make your own homemade cookie dough from scratch? Go right ahead! #yourcookiesyourway.
Why You’ll ♡ Them
- quick and easy – you’ll have these ready in less than 10 minutes.
- portable – these are an awesome portable family-friendly snack.
- 2 ingredients – the basic recipe requires just 2 simple ingredients.
- pantry recipe – made with basic pantry/refrigerator staples.
Tools Needed
- Your Air Fryer.
- Multipurpose mixing bowl.
- Air Fryer parchment paper.
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Ready to learn how to make cookies in Air Fryer? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you just how easy it is!
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
How To Make Air Fryer Cookies
- Preheat Air Fryer to 350F / 180C.
- Make cookie dough according to the package instructions and add in any extras you want.
- Split the dough into 8 small cookies or 4 large cookies.
- Alternatively, you can start with pre-cut cookie dough.
- Line Air Fryer basket or tray with parchment paper, then place cookies on paper, leaving space between cookies as they will spread.
- Press the extra chocolate chips into the cookies, if using.
- Bake for between 5 minutes (small ) to 8 minutes (large cookies) then take out and let cool on a rack.
Tips To Make Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies Like A Pro
- Press a few extra chocolate chips on the top of the cookie dough in the Air Fryer before baking, so you get the gooey melted chocolate look.
- You can make this recipe with slice and bake cookie dough instead of a mix.
- You might need to bake these in 2 batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Space the cookies evenly on the parchment paper so it does not bunch up when baking.
- If you don’t have air fryer parchment paper then use normal parchment paper that you poke holes in before baking.
- Since Air Fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, I recommend starting with less time, checking for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.
Storing
Store – store baked cookies in an air tight container for up to 3 days.
Freeze – Yes, it is possible to freeze your baked cookies.
- Freeze them in a single layer on a baking sheet after they cool down.
- Once frozen, you can transfer them into a ziplock bag, labeled and stored flat for up to 4 weeks.
FAQs
Other Things You Can Add In
Customise these cookies with your favorite add-ins. Mix in some extra chocolate chips, chopped nuts, raisins, pumpkin seeds or shredded coconut.
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Weight Watchers Points
There are 6 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving.
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Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 8 ounces (200g) cookie dough mix
- 1/8 cup chocolate chips optional
- air fryer parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer to 350F / 180C.
- Make cookie dough according to the package instructions and add in any extras you want.
- Split the dough into 8 small cookies or 4 large cookies.
- Alternatively, you can start with pre-cut cookie dough.
- Line the air fryer basket or tray with air fryer parchment paper, then place cookies on paper, leaving space between cookies as they will spread.
- Press the extra chocolate chips into the cookies, if using.
- Bake for between 5 minutes (small ) to 8 minutes (large cookies) then take out and let cool on a rack.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Press a few extra chocolate chips on the top of the cookie dough in the Air Fryer before baking, so you get the gooey melted chocolate look.
- You can make this recipe with slice and bake cookie dough instead of a mix.
- You might need to bake these in 2 batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Space the cookies evenly on the parchment paper so it does not bunch up when baking.
- If you don’t have air fryer parchment paper then use normal parchment paper that you poke holes in before baking.
- Since Air Fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, I recommend starting with less time, checking for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.
These are exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth! And incredibly easy too! Delish!
WOW! I would never think of making Chocolate Chip Cookies in an air fryer. You are convincing me to buy the one! 🙂