The exact cook time can vary. Read below for our tips!
Craving a little sweetness in your life but don’t want to turn on the oven? Air fryer oatmeal cookies can be your next treat!
Made with just a few ingredients, these flourless oatmeal cookies are really easy to whip up and air fry.
Golden brown on the outside and soft on the inside, you’ll have delicious cookies to snack on in no time at all!
Ingredients
Here are the few ingredients that you will need to make these oatmeal cookies in the air fryer:
- Oats – We use quick oats.
- Ground cinnamon – For extra flavor; adjust to taste.
- Chocolate chips – Use chocolate chips of your choice; dark, milk, or semi-sweet chocolate chips will all work.
- Golden sugar – Alternatively, use regular white granulated sugar.
- Baking powder – Helps the cookies rise; make sure the baking powder hasn’t expired.
- Butter – Unsalted butter; adds richness and moisture to the cookies.
- Vanilla extract – For extra flavor; use good quality vanilla extract for the best taste.
- Egg – One egg to bind the ingredients.
- Salt – To enhance the overall flavor.
Recipe Tips
- Flatten the cookies before air frying since they won’t flatten much during cooking.
- Place the cookies in the air fryer in a single layer; don’t overlap them or they may not cook evenly.
- You’ll likely need to air fry the cookies in two batches.
- Keep a close eye on the cookies to avoid overbaking. The exact cooking time can vary.
Step by Step Instructions
If you’d like to see the visuals for how to make air fryer oatmeal cookies, have a look at this section. We’ve included process photos here for you to refer to.
Alternatively, you can skip to the recipe card at the bottom of this post if you’re feeling confident and want to get air frying.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer mixer until creamy.
Next, add the vanilla extract and egg, and beat for another minute.
Pulse the oatmeal in a blender or a food processor for just a few seconds, until slightly ground. Don’t overprocess!
In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Then add them to the butter and egg mixture, and stir well.
Now fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula.
At this time also preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
Meanwhile, using a cookie scoop or your slightly damp hands, shape the dough into evenly sized dough balls. Flatten the cookies with the palm of your hand.
Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and place the cookies in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between them.
Air fry at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on top and firm around the edges.
The exact cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the cookies and your air fryer.
Once the cookies are done, gently transfer them to a wire rack to cool. They will firm up as they cool. Then enjoy!
Storage Tips
These chocolate chip oatmeal cookies should be stored in a cookie tin or sealed container. You can keep them at room temperature on the counter for up to 3-4 days.
For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
FAQ
Yes, the air fryer is good for baking cookies – especially small batches. You may have to adjust the cooking time and temperature (compared to the oven) to avoid burning or undercooking the cookies. You should also use parchment paper in the air fryer to prevent the cookies from sticking to the basket.
Yes, using parchment paper in the air fryer (especially for cookies) is a great idea to ensure a flat, evenly-cooked cookie bottom and a clean air fryer at the end. Make sure to add the parchment paper when the air fryer is hot and you’re adding the cookie dough to prevent it from flying around in the air fryer basket and touching the heating element.
Dry oatmeal cookies are typically a result of cooking too long, too hot, or not enough moisture in the ingredients.
Related Recipes
If you liked this recipe for oatmeal cookies, here are some other air fried desserts that you can try out next:
- Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Air Fryer Baked Apples
- Donut Holes – Air Fried (Homemade)
- Air Fried S’mores
- Air Fryer Easy Cinnamon Rolls
- Homemade Apple Fritters in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons golden sugar, or granulated white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until creamy. Add the vanilla extract and egg, and beat for another minute.4 tablespoons golden sugar, 4 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 egg
- Pulse the oatmeal in a blender or a food processor for just a few seconds, until slightly ground. Don't overprocess.2 cups quick oats
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Then add them to the butter and egg mixture, and stir well.1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, a pinch of salt
- Fold in chocolate chips with a spatula.1/3 cup chocolate chips
- Preheat the air fryer to 320 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes or until it indicates that it is preheated.
- Meanwhile, using a cookie scoop or your slightly damp hands, shape the dough into evenly sized dough balls. Flatten the cookies with the palm of your hand.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and place the cookies in the air fryer basket, leaving some space between them.
- Air fry at 320 degrees Fahrenheit for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown on top and firm around the edges. The exact cooking time can vary depending on the thickness of the cookies and your air fryer.
- Once the cookies are done, gently transfer them to a wire rack to cool. They will become firmer as they cool.
Notes
- Flatten the cookies before air frying as they won’t flatten much during cooking.
- Place the cookies in the air fryer in a single layer; don’t overlap them or they may not cook evenly.
- You’ll likely need to air fry the cookies in two batches.
- Keep a close eye on the cookies to avoid overbaking. The exact cooking time can vary.
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.
