Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

Introduction

Chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate comfort dessert—crispy on the edges, chewy in the middle, and filled with gooey chocolate chips. Baking them in the air fryer is quick, efficient, and perfect for small batches without preheating a big oven. These cookies turn out golden brown, slightly crunchy on the outside, and soft on the inside in under 10 minutes. Ideal for a quick treat, after-school snack, or late-night craving!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Chilling Time (optional): 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 7–8 minutes per batch

Total Time: 20–30 minutes

Servings: 10–12 cookies

Ingredients

½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened

½ cup brown sugar

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)

Optional: ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions

Make the Dough

In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.

Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.

Fold in chocolate chips (and nuts, if using).

Chill (Optional but Recommended)

Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes in the fridge for thicker cookies.

Shape Cookies

Scoop about 1–2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls.

Slightly flatten them (they won’t spread much in the air fryer).

Air Fry

Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper (with holes for airflow).

Arrange cookie dough balls, leaving space between them.

Air fry at 160°C (320°F) for 7–8 minutes, until golden brown.

Let them cool in the basket for 3 minutes (they firm up as they cool).

Tips

Don’t overcrowd the basket—bake in batches for even cooking.

Lower temperature (160°C / 320°F) prevents over-browning.

Press a few extra chocolate chips on top before cooking for a bakery-style look.

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Variations

Double Chocolate: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder + white chocolate chips.

Peanut Butter Cookies: Replace 2 tbsp butter with peanut butter.

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip: Swap ½ cup flour with rolled oats.

S’mores Cookies: Add mini marshmallows and crushed graham crackers.

Serving Ideas

Serve warm with a glass of milk 🥛.

Crumble over ice cream for a sundae.

Use two cookies to make an ice cream sandwich.

Nutrition (per cookie, approx.)

Calories: 165

Carbs: 20 g

Protein: 2 g

Fat: 9 g

Sugar: 13 g