Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies – Gooey, Buttery, Bakery-Style Cookies with Golden Edges and Melted Chocolate, Ready in a Flash
- ER Kent
- Aug 9, 2025
- 2 min read
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are everything you want from a fresh-baked cookie—crispy on the edges, soft in the middle, and packed with chocolate chips.
But instead of heating up the oven, they’re ready in under 10 minutes using your air fryer. Perfect for when that cookie craving hits and you need something fast, warm, and homemade.
The Inspiration Behind Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are the ultimate American dessert. Since their invention in the 1930s, they've become a symbol of homemade comfort.
This version updates the classic for the air fryer, letting you whip up just a few cookies at a time—ideal for small batches and late-night snacking.
Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
No oven needed: Bakes up perfectly in the air fryer.
Small batch-friendly: Make just a few cookies at a time.
Rich, buttery dough: Soft centers, crisp edges, and melty chocolate.
Fast and easy: Ready in minutes from start to finish.
Serving Suggestions and Pairings
These cookies are perfect served warm with a tall glass of cold milk. They're also incredible with a scoop of vanilla ice cream sandwiched between two cookies. For a special treat, pair them with a cup of espresso or hot cocoa.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Refrigerate leftover dough for up to 1 week.
Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to cooking time.
Fun Facts About Chocolate Chip Cookies
They were invented in 1938 by Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Inn.
The original recipe used chopped-up bars of Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate.
Today, chocolate chip cookies are the most popular homemade cookie in the U.S.
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are your shortcut to cookie bliss—rich, gooey, and ready in no time. Whether you’re baking for a crowd or just sneaking a few for yourself, they’re guaranteed to hit the spot every single time.
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Tip
For a nuttier flavor, add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
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Variation
If you prefer a sweeter cookie, increase the amount of brown sugar.
Notes
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2
In another bowl, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
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Add the vanilla extract and egg to the creamed mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
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Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, stirring just until combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chips gently to avoid breaking them.
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Preheat the air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
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Line the air fryer's basket with parchment paper and scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto it, ensuring not to overcrowd.
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Air fry the cookies for about 8 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow the cookies to cool in the basket for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Instructions
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dry Ingredients
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
Wet Ingredients
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Add-ins
Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Home Cook
ER Kent
Indulge in the delightful combination of soft, chewy insides and golden edges with these Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies. Perfectly baked to not be overly crispy or thin, these cookies make an ideal treat for any time of the day.
Servings :
12 cookies
Calories:
120 per cookie
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
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