Description
Scrumptious air fryer chocolate chip cookies deliver homemade comfort with minimal effort and maximum flavor. Crisp edges and gooey centers invite bakers to savor each delightful bite of this quick dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups (192 grams) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, 1 stick
- ½ cup (100 grams) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (50 grams) white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Blend Butter Mixture: Soften butter briefly in microwave, then whisk brown and white sugars until creamy and fully integrated.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Mix egg and vanilla extract into butter mixture, creating a smooth, uniform base with no sugar granules visible.
- Form Dough: Fold flour, baking soda, and salt into wet ingredients, gently combining until cohesive dough forms without overworking.
- Chill Preparation: Fold chocolate chips into dough, then refrigerate for 30 minutes to overnight, allowing flavors to develop and ingredients to settle.
- Air Fryer Setup: Line air fryer basket with parchment paper, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Cookie Portioning: Scoop uniform dough balls, spacing generously to guarantee optimal air circulation and consistent baking.
- Baking Process: Set air fryer to 325°F, cooking cookies for 5-7 minutes until edges turn golden brown and centers remain soft.
- Finishing Touch: Allow cookies to rest in air fryer for 2-3 minutes, completing the cooking process and stabilizing their delicate structure.
- Serving: Transfer cookies to cooling rack, letting them reach ideal serving temperature – warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Chill for Flavor Fusion: Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes to enhance taste and texture, allowing ingredients to harmonize and develop deeper flavor profiles.
- Size Matters: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to create uniform cookie sizes, ensuring consistent baking and perfectly shaped treats.
- Watch Cooking Time Closely: Air fryer temperatures can vary, so monitor cookies carefully during the 5-7 minute cooking window to prevent overcooking or burning.
- Rest and Settle: Allow cookies to rest in the air fryer basket for 2-3 minutes after cooking, helping them set and develop a delightful crisp-yet-soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus optional chilling time)
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes per batch
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg