Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are quick, easy, and deliciously crispy outside with a soft, chewy center. Perfect for a fast homemade treat!
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks or roughly chopped chocolate or chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until well mixed. The mixture should be smooth and glossy.
Step 2: Add the Egg Yolk and Vanilla
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated. This step adds that delicious flavor and moisture to your cookies.
Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
Step 4: Fold in the Chocolate
- Gently fold in the chocolate chunks or chips. Make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough, giving you chocolatey goodness in every bite.
Step 5: Preheat the Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for about 5 minutes. This ensures that your cookies start cooking immediately when placed inside.
Step 6: Shape Your Cookies
- Using a cookie scoop or your hands, form small balls of dough and place them on a piece of parchment paper. Make sure to leave enough space between each cookie, as they will spread slightly during cooking.
Step 7: Air Fry the Cookies
- Carefully place the parchment paper with the cookie dough balls into the air fryer basket. Cook for 8-10 minutes, checking for doneness. The cookies should be golden brown around the edges and slightly soft in the center.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy
- Once done, remove the cookies from the air fryer and allow them to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes. They will continue to firm up as they cool. Enjoy your delicious Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies warm or at room temperature!
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk or Spoon
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Parchment Paper
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Freeze cookies in a freezer-safe bag with parchment paper layers for up to three months.
- Do not overmix dough to avoid dense cookies.
- Preheat the air fryer to ensure even cooking and perfect texture.
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and less mess in the air fryer basket.