Craving cookies but don’t feel like baking a huge batch? Air fryer chocolate chip cookies might be the perfect solution for you!
So easy to make with common baking ingredients, these classic cookies are soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and perfect for satisfying that sweet tooth in a pinch!
Ingredients
To make these chocolate chip cookies in the air fryer, here are the ingredients that you’re going to need. You probably already have most of them at home!
- Soft butter – Use unsalted butter to better control the salt content of the cookies.
- Brown sugar – Adds sweetness to the cookies.
- Egg – Acts as a binder; the egg should be at room temperature.
- All-purpose flour – Regular all-purpose flour.
- Baking powder – Be sure to use baking powder that hasn’t expired so that the cookies will rise.
- Salt – Enhances the flavor of the cookies.
- Chocolate chips – We recommend semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Vanilla bean paste – Alternatively, you can use vanilla extract.
Recipe Tips
Before you head to the kitchen to make this air fryer chocolate chip cookie recipe, have a read through these tips so that you know what to expect when you’re air frying!
- You will need parchment paper for this recipe. You can either use regular parchment paper that you cut to size or air fryer parchment paper with holes that help the air circulate better.
- If you have time, refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes before air frying for best results (recommended, but optional).
- Make sure the cookies are all about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer – the cookies will expand as they cook. Cook in batches if needed.
- The exact cooking time can vary noticeably depending on your air fryer. Keep a close eye on your cookies since you don’t want them to burn. They will harden as they cool, so don’t overcook them!
Step by Step Instructions
This part of the recipe is all about showing you how to make chocolate chip cookies in the air fryer.
We’ve included all the recipe process step-by-step photos so that you can follow along at home and see what each step should look like!
The printable recipe card – with exact measurements and all the relevant details – is located at the bottom of the post!
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) and beat for another minute.
Then add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix well until a soft dough forms.
Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed.
If you have time, refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes (recommended, but optional).
Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes, or until it indicates that it is preheated.
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Spoon out small portions of dough onto the prepared basket (about 2 inches in diameter).
Leave about 1 to 2 inches of space between the cookies as they will expand during cooking. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to bake in batches.
Air fry the chocolate chip cookies at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until the cookies are golden around the edges.
If the cookies are still too soft, you can flip them over and air fry for another 2 to 3 minutes. The cookies will harden as they cool, so don’t overbake them.
The exact cooking time may vary depending on the size of your cookies and your air fryer.
Remove the baked cookies from the air fryer and let them cool for about 15 minutes before serving.
You can enjoy them on their own or you can get creative and use them as the outside of a homemade ice cream sandwich!
Storage Tips
If you have leftovers, allow the cookies to cool completely then store, them in a sealed container at room temperature for a day or two. If you want to store them for longer, you can refrigerate them.
You can also reheat these chocolate chip cookies in the air fryer. We’d suggest a lower temperature such as 280 degrees Fahrenheit. They will only need a few seconds – any longer and you risk drying out the cookies!
FAQ
Here are some answers to questions about making these chocolate chip cookies:
Yes, you can make chocolate chip cookies in an air fryer. One item you’ll need for best results is parchment paper for the air fryer so that the cookie dough doesn’t make a mess.
Combine all the dry and wet ingredients in a mixing bowl, then place parchment paper in the air fryer basket and scoop cookie dough onto the paper in small batches. Air fry the cookies at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes. Remove the cookies and allow to cool – they will harden slightly as they cool.
These chocolate chip cookies cook in the air fryer for about 10 minutes at 320 degrees Fahrenheit. If they are too soft, you can flip them over and air fry for another 2-3 minutes. Don’t overcook them because they will harden as they cool once out of the air fryer!
Related Recipes
If you’ve got a sweet tooth and are looking for more air fryer dessert recipes, try out these sweet creations the next time you air fry:
- Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
- Air Fryer Apple Turnovers
- S’mores in the Air Fryer
- Crispy Air Fryer Churros
- Air Fryer Baked Apples
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/5 teaspoon salt , (a pinch)
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, semi-sweet
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, alternatively vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy.1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar
- Add the egg and vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract) and beat for another minute. Then add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix well until a soft dough forms.1 egg, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, 1/5 teaspoon salt
- Stir in the chocolate chips with a spatula or wooden spoon until evenly distributed. If you have the time, refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes (recommended, but optional).1/2 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Spoon out small portions of dough onto the prepared basket (about 2 inches in diameter). Leave about 1 to 2 inches of space between the cookies. Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to bake in batches.
- Air fry at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes or until the cookies are golden around the edges. If the cookies are still too soft, you can flip them over and air fry for another 2 to 3 minutes. The cookies will harden as they cool, so don’t overbake them. The exact cooking time can vary depending on the size of your cookies and your air fryer.
- Remove the baked cookies from the air fryer and allow them to cool for about 15 minutes.
Notes
- For this recipe, we recommend parchment paper. You can either use regular parchment paper that you cut to size or air fryer parchment paper that has holes in it for better air circulation.
- If you have time, refrigerate the dough for about 30 minutes before air frying for best results (recommended, but optional).
- Make sure the cookies are all about the same size so that they cook evenly.
- Don’t overcrowd your air fryer – the cookies will expand during cooking. Cook in batches if needed.
- The exact cooking time may vary noticeably depending on your air fryer. Keep a close eye on the cookies since you don’t want them to burn.
- The cookies will harden as they cool, so don’t overcook them!
Nutrition
This nutritional information has been estimated by an online nutrition calculator. It should only be seen as a rough calculation and not a replacement for professional dietary advice.
