Description
These Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies offer a quick and easy way to enjoy a classic treat with a perfectly chewy texture and lightly golden edges. Using pantry staples like creamy peanut butter, sugars, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe is gluten-free and comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal small-batch dessert that’s both convenient and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined, forming a uniform dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough and roll each into a ball. Place the balls on a plate or tray, then flatten each slightly using a fork, making a crisscross pattern on top to create the classic peanut butter cookie look.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set your air fryer to 325°F (160°C) and allow it to preheat for about 3 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare Basket: Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper suitable for air frying. Arrange the cookie dough balls in a single layer inside the basket, leaving enough space between each to allow for spreading during cooking.
- Air Fry Cookies: Cook the cookies in batches for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden. For a crunchier cookie, extend cooking by an additional minute as desired.
- Cool: After air frying, let the cookies cool in the basket for about 5 minutes; this helps them set and makes transferring easier. Then, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For a crunchier texture, cook the cookies for an additional minute.
- Feel free to add chocolate chips or chopped peanuts into the dough for extra flavor and texture variations.
- Use parchment paper with holes or cut parchment to fit your specific air fryer model to ensure proper air circulation.
