Description
These Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and easy treat that delivers classic peanut butter flavor with a perfectly crisp edge and chewy center. Using an air fryer for baking ensures a faster cooking time and a delightful texture, ideal for a last-minute dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, and egg. Stir together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the baking soda, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until all ingredients are thoroughly combined to form the cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls. Arrange the balls spaced apart in the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking.
- Pattern and Cook: Using a fork, flatten each ball and press down to create a crisscross pattern on the top of the cookies. Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies are set.
- Cool: Carefully remove the cookies from the air fryer and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. This allows the cookies to firm up and develop the perfect texture.
Notes
- For best results, do not overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- You can use either smooth or crunchy peanut butter based on your texture preference.
- Make sure cookies cool completely before handling as they firm up upon cooling.
- If you prefer sweeter cookies, you can slightly increase the amount of sugar.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
