Air-Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy chocolate chip delights baked quickly using an air fryer for just a few sweet treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/8 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
06 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
08 - 1 small egg yolk

→ Mix-ins

09 - 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

# How to Make It:

01 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
02 - In a separate bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
03 - Add vanilla extract and egg yolk to the butter mixture, mixing until homogeneous.
04 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
05 - Gently fold in semisweet chocolate chips ensuring even distribution.
06 - Preheat the air fryer to 320°F for 2 minutes.
07 - Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
08 - Scoop approximately one tablespoon portions of dough, placing six evenly spaced balls on the parchment.
09 - Air fry for 7 to 8 minutes until edges turn golden and centers are set.
10 - Allow cookies to cool in the basket for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to reach room temperature.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • You can satisfy a cookie craving in under twenty minutes without heating your whole kitchen.
  • The batch size means you're actually eating fresh-baked cookies instead of finishing an entire dozen out of obligation.
  • Your air fryer finally has a dessert job, and these cookies prove it's more versatile than you thought.
02 -
  • Don't overbake these tiny cookies by even a minute—air fryers vary in temperature, so start checking at seven minutes and trust your eyes over any timer.
  • The egg yolk amount is not a suggestion; too much makes them cakey, too little makes them dry, and the precise measurement actually matters here.
03 -
  • Softened butter is non-negotiable; cold butter won't cream properly even with effort, and melted butter creates dense, greasy cookies.
  • Parchment paper in the air fryer basket is a game-changer—it prevents sticking and makes cleanup literally just throwing away a small piece of paper.
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