Easy Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies - Soft and Chewy

These air fryer cookies bake up golden brown outside while staying soft inside.

The air fryer gives them crispy edges faster than your oven would. No preheating needed.

You'll use the same dough as regular cookies, just shaped into smaller portions.

About the Ingredients

1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened

Use room temperature butter for easier mixing. Margarine works too but may change texture.

1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar

Regular white sugar gives crispness. For softer cookies, replace half with brown sugar.

1/3 cup (65g) packed brown sugar

Dark brown sugar adds moisture. Light brown works fine if it's what you have.

1 large egg

Cold eggs can make dough stiff. Let it sit out 15 minutes before mixing.

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Imitation vanilla works here too. Measure after pouring to avoid spills.

1 1/4 cups (155g) all-purpose flour

Spoon flour into cup and level for accurate measure. Don't pack it down.

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Make sure it's fresh – old baking soda won't make cookies rise properly.

1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips

Semisweet chips melt best. Chopped chocolate bars work too in a pinch.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Mix wet ingredients

Beat butter and both sugars until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mix until smooth.

2. Add dry ingredients

Whisk flour and baking soda together first. Stir into wet mix just until combined.

3. Fold in chocolate

Add chocolate chips last. Don't overmix – a few flour streaks are fine.

4. Shape dough balls

Roll tablespoon-sized portions. Keep them small – air fryer space is limited.

5. Prepare air fryer

Line basket with parchment if yours sticks. Leave space between dough balls.

6. Air fry cookies

Cook at 325°F (160°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Centers will look soft.

7. Cool and serve

Leave in basket 2 minutes before moving to rack. They'll firm up as they cool.

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Tips & Tricks

• Make dough balls smaller than usual – about 1 tablespoon each
• Leave space between cookies – they'll spread more than you expect
• Check early – air fryers vary in heat intensity
• Let cookies cool on the tray – they firm up as they sit

Frequently Asked Questions

Delicious Variations

• Add 1/2 tsp cinnamon to flour for spiced cookies
• Swap chocolate chips for chopped nuts or dried fruit
• Press extra chips on top right after baking

Next time the cookie craving hits, your air fryer's got you covered. Low and slow, friend.

Easy Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies – Soft and Chewy

Make soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies in your air fryer with just 8 simple ingredients. Ready in under 15 minutes!

15 minPrep time10 minCook time12Servings180 kcalCalories

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🧂 Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup (65g) packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups (155g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup (85g) chocolate chips

📋 Instructions

1. 1Mix wet ingredients — Beat butter and both sugars until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mix until smooth.
2. 2Add dry ingredients — Whisk flour and baking soda together first. Stir into wet mix just until combined.
3. 3Fold in chocolate — Add chocolate chips last. Don't overmix – a few flour streaks are fine.
4. 4Shape dough balls — Roll tablespoon-sized portions. Keep them small – air fryer space is limited.
5. 5Prepare air fryer — Line basket with parchment if yours sticks. Leave space between dough balls.
6. 6Air fry cookies — Cook at 325°F (160°C) for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Centers will look soft.
7. 7Cool and serve — Leave in basket 2 minutes before moving to rack. They'll firm up as they cool.

👨🍳 Chef's Note: These work best fresh. If making ahead, store dough and bake when ready.

Servings: 12

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

Easy Recipes for Everyday Cooking15 minutes10 minutes27 minutes

Nutrition (per serving): 180 kcal · 2g protein · 23g carbs · 9g fat