Description
Irresistible Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies deliver a quick, golden-brown delight straight from your kitchen. Crisp edges, rich nutty flavor, and effortless preparation make these cookies a perfect treat that melts in your mouth and satisfies sweet cravings instantly.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
Flavor Enhancers and Leavening:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend of creamy peanut butter, of granulated sugar (100 grams), of brown sugar (100 grams), and 1 large egg until the mixture achieves a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Gently incorporate of baking soda, of pure vanilla extract, and a delicate pinch of kosher salt into the peanut butter amalgamation, stirring until perfectly integrated.
- Delicately craft the dough into uniform spheres, approximately 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) in diameter, using gentle palm pressure to ensure consistent sizing.
- Carefully position the cookie dough spheres inside the air fryer basket, spacing them generously to accommodate potential expansion during cooking.
- Utilize the tines of a fork to gently press a distinctive crisscross pattern onto the surface of each cookie, creating elegant surface texture and visual appeal.
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and gently slide the prepared cookies into the cooking chamber, allowing them to transform for 6-9 minutes until the edges develop a golden-brown hue.
- Once cooked, delicately extract the cookies and transfer them to a wire cooling rack, permitting them to rest and solidify for approximately 5-7 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Quick and simple cookies that satisfy your peanut butter sweet tooth in less than 15 minutes.
- No traditional oven needed, making this recipe perfect for small kitchens or hot summer days.
- Creates crispy edges with soft, chewy centers that melt in your mouth.
- Uses minimal ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.
- Best enjoyed fresh and warm, with a glass of cold milk for dunking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg