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⚡ Direct Answer: The Small-Batch Air Fryer Cookie Formula
The 320°F / 7-Minute Formula: Line the air fryer basket with perforated parchment paper. Drop 2-tablespoon cookie dough balls into the basket spaced 2 inches apart. Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 6 to 8 minutes. Pull them when edges are golden and set; they firm up into soft-baked perfection as they cool on the tray.
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Small-Batch Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 7 mins | Total Time: 17 mins | Servings: 6 cookies
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (softened at room temperature)
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda & pinch of fine sea salt
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, cream softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar with a spatula until creamy and smooth.
- Stir in egg yolk and vanilla extract. Fold in flour, baking soda, and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Line your air fryer basket with a sheet of perforated parchment paper.
- Roll dough into 6 equal balls (approx. 2 tbsp each). Place 3–4 balls in the basket with room to spread.
- Air fry at 320°F (160°C) for 6 to 8 minutes until edges are golden and center is puffed and tender.
- Let cookies sit undisturbed in the basket for 3 minutes to set, then transfer carefully to a plate. Enjoy warm and melty!
Nutrition (Per Cookie): ~175 Calories | 2g Protein | 22g Carbs | 9g Fat | Check our Calorie Calculator.
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