Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
A quick and easy recipe for perfectly crisp peanut butter cookies made in the air fryer, ready in just 15 minutes.These cookies offer a delightful balance of crispy edges and soft centers, delivering the classic peanut butter flavor without the need for a traditional oven.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy, whichever you prefer)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: chopped peanuts or peanut butter chips for added flavor and texture
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream together the peanut butter and butter: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the peanut butter and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Add the sugars and eggs: Gradually add the granulated sugar and brown sugar to the peanut butter mixture, beating until well combined. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Mix in the dry ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Scoop the dough: Scoop the dough into balls, about 1 tablespoon each. Place the balls onto a piece of parchment paper or a lightly floured surface.
- Air fry the cookies: Place the cookies in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Cool the cookies: Remove the cookies from the air fryer and let them cool on a wire rack for 5-10 minutes.
Notes
Tips and Variations:
- Use a different type of nut butter: Use a different type of nut butter, such as almond butter or cashew butter, for a unique flavor.
- Add some chocolate chips: Add some chocolate chips to the dough for an extra burst of flavor.
- Use a different type of sugar: Use a different type of sugar, such as honey or maple syrup, for a unique flavor.
- Add some oats: Add some rolled oats to the dough for added texture and nutrition.
- Spicy Peanut Butter Cookies: Add some diced jalapeños or serrano peppers to the dough for an extra kick of heat.
- Peanut Butter Blossoms: Press a Hershey's Kiss into the center of each cookie immediately after air frying.
- Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies: Add some chocolate chips to the dough for an extra burst of flavor.