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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12-14 cookies 1x

Description

These Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies are deliciously soft and chewy with a perfect golden crust. Made in the air fryer for a quick and easy treat, they feature classic peanut butter flavor with a sweet, slightly crisp exterior. This recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and air frying technology to bake cookies in just minutes, making it ideal for those who want fresh homemade cookies without turning on the oven.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • ½ cup butter (room temperature)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For Rolling

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Mix Butter and Sugars: Beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a medium mixing bowl until the mixture becomes light and creamy, incorporating air for a soft cookie texture.
  2. Add Egg, Vanilla, and Peanut Butter: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Then, beat in the creamy peanut butter until fully incorporated into the mixture.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to the mixing bowl. Beat all ingredients together until well combined to form the cookie dough.
  4. Chill Dough: Place the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill, which helps the cookies hold their shape during cooking.
  5. Prepare Air Fryer: Line the basket of your air fryer with parchment paper and preheat it to 350°F (175°C) to ensure even cooking.
  6. Shape and Roll Cookies: Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out cookie dough. Shape each scoop into a ball with your hands and roll it through the extra granulated sugar to coat the exterior.
  7. Arrange Cookies: Place the coated cookie dough balls into the air fryer basket, leaving 1-2 inches of space between each cookie to allow spreading during cooking.
  8. Create Crisscross Pattern: Use a fork to lightly press a crisscross pattern onto the top of each cookie for the classic peanut butter cookie look.
  9. Air Fry Cookies: Air fry the cookies for 5 minutes or until the edges and the tips of the crisscross pattern turn golden brown. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft inside.
  10. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool for a couple of minutes in the air fryer basket before carefully removing them with a spatula, as they are fragile when warm. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Make sure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and better cookie texture.
  • Refrigerating the dough helps prevent excessive spreading while air frying.
  • Use parchment paper specifically cut for air fryer baskets to prevent sticking and allow air circulation.
  • Handle cookies gently when removing them from the air fryer as they can be soft and crumbly right out of cooking.
  • Storage: Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Air fryer peanut butter cookies, quick peanut butter cookies, easy air fryer cookies, no oven peanut butter cookies, soft peanut butter cookies

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