Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies baked quickly in an air fryer for a small batch dessert.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
06 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 small egg yolk

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

# How To Make:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Mix in vanilla extract and egg yolk into the creamed butter and sugars until fully combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated.
05 - Fold the semisweet chocolate chips into the dough gently to distribute evenly.
06 - Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees Fahrenheit for two minutes.
07 - Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper, ensuring proper ventilation.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, about six in total, and place them spaced apart on the parchment.
09 - Cook in the air fryer for 7 to 8 minutes until the edges are golden and centers have set.
10 - Allow the cookies to cool in the basket for five minutes before transferring them to a rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get fresh warm cookies in less than 20 minutes without heating the entire oven
  • The small batch size means you can satisfy cravings without leftover temptation
02 -
  • Air fryer temperatures vary so check your first batch at 6 minutes and adjust accordingly
  • Hot cookies will fall apart if you try to move them too early patience pays off here
03 -
  • Line your basket with perforated parchment instead of solid paper for better airflow
  • Rotate the basket halfway through if your air fryer has hot spots for even browning
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