Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy inside — ideal when you want a small batch without dragging out the whole kitchen.
There are times I crave fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies, but the thought of pulling out pans, heating the oven and making a big mess can be a deterrent. The air fryer solves that problem: it lets you make a few cookies at a time with minimal cleanup and no need to heat the whole house.
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One of the best benefits of making cookies in the air fryer is the ability to prepare smaller batches and keep extra dough in the fridge or freezer for later. Fresh-baked cookies any day of the week — yes, please.
Air fryers are especially handy in warmer months when you don’t want to add heat to your home. A parchment liner made for air fryer baskets makes cleanup easy and helps cookies cook evenly without sticking.
Ingredients for Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dry Ingredients:
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Brown sugar (packed)
Wet Ingredients:
- Eggs, at room temperature
- Unsalted butter, softened
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips
The full ingredient amounts and detailed directions are in the recipe card below.
How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer to 300°F (150°C). In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and set aside. In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter with the brown and granulated sugars until combined.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, taking care not to overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Line the air fryer basket with a parchment liner. Using a cookie scoop, place dough balls on the liner leaving room for spreading. Depending on your basket size you should be able to cook 4–5 cookies at once.
Air fry at 300°F for 8–10 minutes. When time is up, remove the basket and let the cookies rest for 3–4 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Repeat with the remaining dough.
How Many Cookies Can You Make at a Time in the Air Fryer?
Capacity depends on the air fryer model. Most mid-size baskets fit four to five medium cookies at once. Leave space between dough balls so air can circulate and the cookies can spread evenly.
Can You Eat This Cookie Dough Raw?
Raw cookie dough containing raw eggs carries a risk of salmonella, so we do not recommend eating it. If you want an edible cookie dough option, try a recipe specifically made to be eaten raw, such as cookie dough bites made without raw eggs.
How To Store Leftover Cookie Dough
Store raw cookie dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For longer storage, flash-freeze dough balls on a sheet pan for about 30 minutes, then transfer them to a freezer bag; frozen dough will keep for up to 2 months.
Instructions for Freezing Baked Cookies
Let baked cookies cool completely, then place them in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to two months. Thaw at room temperature before reheating.
Can You Reheat Cookies Using the Air Fryer?
Yes. Reheat cookies in the air fryer at 325°F for 2–3 minutes to warm them and refresh their texture.
Oven Baking Directions
If you prefer the oven, prepare the dough the same way and bake on a lined baking sheet at 350°F for 8–10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Cookie scoop
- Parchment paper liners
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 300°F (150°C).
- Whisk together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Line the air fryer basket with a parchment liner.
- Scoop dough onto the liner, leaving room between cookies (about 4–5 per basket depending on size).
- Cook at 300°F for 8–10 minutes.
- Remove the basket and let cookies set for 3–4 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- Repeat with remaining dough.
- Store leftover dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Recipe yields roughly 18–24 cookies depending on size.
- Uncooked dough will keep up to 5 days refrigerated.
- To freeze dough: scoop onto a sheet pan, freeze for 30 minutes, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
- To cook from frozen, add about 1 minute to the cooking time and check frequently.
- Air fryer cooking times vary by model; check cookies around 6 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
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Nutritional Estimate
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Carbohydrates: 18 g
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Protein: 2 g
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Fat: 5 g
Nutritional information is an estimate and should be verified independently for accuracy.