Description
Indulgent air fryer peanut butter cookies promise a quick, crispy delight that elevates classic comfort treats with modern kitchen magic. Crumbly, rich morsels deliver nostalgic sweetness you’ll savor in just minutes of effortless preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
Seasonings and Leavening Agents:
- ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend creamy peanut butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl, whisking vigorously until the mixture becomes uniform and silky.
- Introduce the egg and vanilla extract, thoroughly integrating them into the sugar-peanut butter base to create a glossy, cohesive mixture.
- In a separate vessel, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using gentle circular motions to prevent overmixing and maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Gently knead the dough until it comes together, being careful not to compact it too densely.
- Shape the dough into uniform balls, approximately 1-inch in diameter, placing them on a clean surface.
- Use a fork to create a classic crisscross pattern on each cookie, gently pressing down to flatten slightly.
- Carefully transfer the cookies to the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not touching each other.
- Air fry at the recommended temperature, monitoring closely to achieve a golden-brown edge and soft, chewy center.
- Remove from the air fryer and allow cookies to cool on a wire rack, where they will continue to set and develop a delightful, crisp exterior.
Notes
- Adjust sugar levels based on your preferred sweetness, using less granulated sugar for a more subtle treat.
- Choose natural, creamy peanut butter for a smoother texture and healthier profile, avoiding brands with added oils or sugars.
- Create gluten-free cookies by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend for those with dietary restrictions.
- Use a fork to create classic crosshatch patterns on cookies before air frying, ensuring even cooking and a traditional cookie appearance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg