Description
Make soft and chewy peanut butter cookies in the air fryer with this quick and easy recipe! With minimal ingredients and no oven needed, these cookies are perfect for small batches and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Stir until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Mix until well combined. The dough will be thick.
- Shape the Cookies
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough and roll it into a ball.
- Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined plate or tray.
- Use a fork to press a crisscross pattern onto each cookie, slightly flattening them.
- Air Fry the Cookies
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 3 minutes.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Place cookies in the basket, leaving space between them (work in batches if necessary).
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool and Enjoy
- Let the cookies cool in the air fryer basket for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Enjoy warm or store for later!
Notes
- Chocolate Lovers: Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips to the dough.
- Nutty Crunch: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped peanuts for extra texture.
- Sweeter Twist: Drizzle with melted chocolate or caramel after cooling.
- Healthier Option: Use natural peanut butter and reduce the sugar slightly
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 minutes per batch
- Category: dessert, snack
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: air fryer peanut butter cookies, easy peanut butter cookies, flourless cookies, quick air fryer dessert, small batch cookies