Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated white sugar together. Use a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula to blend until the mixture is light and fluffy. This process incorporates air, which helps the cookies rise.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat again until everything is fully combined and smooth. Be careful not to overmix at this stage; you just want the egg to be well incorporated.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until a soft dough forms and no white streaks of flour remain.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough so that every bite has plenty of chocolate. If you have time, chilling the dough for 10 minutes can help prevent spreading.
- Preheat your air fryer to 320°F (160°C). Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper cut to fit, or use a specialized air fryer liner. Make sure the paper does not cover all the holes so air can still circulate.
- Scoop about 1.5 to 2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll them into balls. Place them in the air fryer basket, leaving at least 2 inches of space between them. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Carefully remove the basket from the air fryer. Let the cookies sit inside the basket for 2 to 3 minutes to firm up. Move them to a wire rack to cool completely, or enjoy them while they are still warm and gooey.