Now there is always time for a cookie because baking the dough in the air fryer just made everything so much quicker. In a matter of minutes, you can enjoy warm, ooey gooey chocolate chip cookies with a nice glass of milk or a cup of tea. Ready to see how we do it?
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Baking cookies in the air fryer
Is much easier than you think. No one can argue that air fryers have been a growing presence in our kitchen for quite some time now. Often used for a quick meal or easy snacks. If you are still not quite sure about using them for baking, cookie dough in the air fryer is a great place to start. The air fryer will cook the cookies to perfection in minutes. More importantly, they will fill your kitchen with the perfect nostalgic magical fresh cookie smell.
If you already tried cookie dough in the air fryer and want to try a cookie recipe from scratch, make sure to look at our Doubletree chocolate chip cookies (copycat) we made in the air fryer. Or check out our funfetti cookies we made with a cake mix.
Why does baking cookie dough in the air fryer work?
- Easy: No need to preheat the oven or wait to make the dough.
- Quick: You will enjoy a nice warm cookie in just under 10 minutes. No extra dishes.
- Texture: Crispy on the outside and an ooey gooey middle.
- Convenient: You can cook just one to a few cookies at a time.
- Everyone can help: Have the little ones help you. Great activity to enjoy together and get them first initiated in the joy of baking.
Pro Tip
Using parchment paper in the air fryer basket will make it easier to release the cookies, and make cleaning a breeze. However, always make sure there is some sort of weight on the parchment paper before starting the air fryer.
Ingredients and equipment you will need to make cookie dough in the air fryer
This is just a quick glimpse at what you’ll need. For more details, check out the recipe card at the end of the post. You will have the exact time and temperature as well as an option to print it for safekeeping.
For the ingredients, it doesn’t get any easier than this. Get your favorite refrigerated cookie dough.
For equipment, I used a basket-style air fryer and parchment paper.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the recipe steps, check out the recipe card for more details on time and temperature.
Add 5 pieces of cookie dough to the air fryer.
Air fry for just under 10 minutes.
Serve and
Enjoy!
Baking Note:
For this recipe, I used chocolate chip cookie dough, but you can easily use peanut butter or sugar cookie dough from the refrigerated section at your local grocery store.
Storing chocolate chip cookies
Countertop: Place the cooled cookies in an airtight container or Ziplock bag on the counter for 3 to 4 days.
Refrigerator: The cookies can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Freezer: You can freeze baked cookies once they are completely cooled off. Simply place them in a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 2 months for optimal flavor.
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Cookie Dough in Air Fryer
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Parchment paper (optional but highly recommended)
Ingredients
- Refrigerated cookie dough
Instructions
- Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper.
- Place 5 refrigerated cookie dough in the basket.
- Air fry at 300 degrees F. for 8 minutes. The cookies will be golden on top but still very soft.
- Leave the cookies in the air fryer basket for 5 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy!
Notes
- For this recipe, I used chocolate chip cookie dough, but you can easily use sugar cookies or any other flavor cookie dough from the refrigerated section at your local grocery store. Cookie time may vary.
- Parchment paper is optional, but I highly recommend it.
- Every air fryer is different in size and power. If it is the first time baking cookies in your air fryer make sure to adapt the temperature accordingly or check the progression sooner.
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