Description
These Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies are quick, easy, and deliciously soft with a perfect crisscross pattern on top. Made with simple ingredients like peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla, these cookies come together in just 20 minutes and don’t require an oven. The air fryer delivers a perfectly baked cookie with a golden-brown edge and chewy center, ideal for a fast homemade treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar, and egg until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in baking soda, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them in the air fryer basket, making sure to space them apart to allow for spreading.
- Pattern and Cook: Flatten each ball using a fork to create the classic crisscross pattern. Air fry the cookies at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cool: Carefully remove the cookies from the air fryer and let them cool on a wire rack before serving to allow them to set properly.
Notes
- Use either smooth or crunchy peanut butter depending on your texture preference.
- Ensure the air fryer basket is not overcrowded to allow even cooking.
- Cookies will firm up as they cool; avoid overcooking to keep them soft.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- You can add a sprinkle of sea salt on top before air frying for a salted peanut butter cookie variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
