Description
Crispy-edged air fryer chocolate chip cookies deliver sweet comfort with minimal effort. Warm, gooey chocolate morsels nestled in a golden cookie promise quick deliciousness you can savor in mere minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup white sugar
Binding and Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the cookie base by gently melting butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 10-20 seconds until just softened. Thoroughly blend brown and white sugars until smooth and creamy.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, mixing vigorously for about 30 seconds until fully integrated and slightly frothy.
- Gradually fold in flour, baking soda, and salt, creating a uniform mixture. Gently fold chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to enhance flavor development and prevent excessive spreading during cooking. This resting period allows ingredients to meld together.
- Preheat air fryer and line basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Portion dough into 2-tablespoon rounded balls, maintaining consistent size for even cooking.
- Carefully arrange cookie dough balls in air fryer basket, spacing them approximately 1.5 inches apart to allow proper heat circulation. Depending on air fryer dimensions, cook 2-4 cookies per batch.
- Air fry at 325°F for 5-7 minutes, monitoring closely until edges turn golden brown and centers appear set. Cookies will continue cooking slightly after removal.
- Allow cookies to rest inside air fryer for 2-3 minutes, which helps them firm up and prevents breaking during transfer. Carefully remove and repeat process with remaining dough.
Notes
- Butter Softening Trick Partially melting butter creates a smoother, more uniform cookie texture without completely liquefying the fat.
- Chilling Dough Strategy Refrigerating cookie dough helps prevent excessive spreading and concentrates flavor development for richer-tasting cookies.
- Size Consistency Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure uniform cookie sizes, promoting even baking and professional-looking results.
- Versatile Dietary Modifications Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives or use dairy-free chocolate chips to accommodate different dietary needs without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg