Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
Deliciously soft and chewy peanut butter cookies made effortlessly in the air fryer. These cookies have a rich peanut butter flavor with a perfect crisscross pattern on top and come together quickly with simple ingredients, making them an ideal treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (room temperature)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For Coating
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: Beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl until the mixture is light and creamy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined, then incorporate the creamy peanut butter for rich flavor and texture.
- Mix dry ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture and beat until well combined to form a cookie dough.
- Chill the dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle and shape later.
- Preheat the air fryer: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper and preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for optimal baking temperature.
- Shape the cookies: Use a medium cookie scoop to portion the dough, then shape each portion into a ball and roll it through granulated sugar to coat evenly.
- Arrange in air fryer: Place the sugar-coated dough balls in the air fryer basket spaced 1-2 inches apart to allow spreading while baking.
- Create crisscross pattern: Press lightly on the top of each dough ball with a fork to make the classic peanut butter cookie crisscross design.
- Air fry: Cook the cookies in the air fryer for about 5 minutes or until the edges and crisscross tips turn golden brown. Be careful not to overbake to keep them soft and chewy.
- Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool for a couple of minutes before gently removing them from the air fryer with a spatula, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to avoid breaking.
Notes
- Make sure to chill the dough before air frying to help maintain cookie shape and texture.
- Use parchment paper in the air fryer basket to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Allow enough spacing between cookies to prevent them from merging during cooking.
- If your air fryer is smaller, bake cookies in batches to ensure even cooking.
- Handle cookies gently after baking as they are delicate before fully cooled.
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