Description
A simple and enjoyable recipe for air fryer peanut butter cookies that are soft and chewy, perfect for snacks or unexpected guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup natural, unsweetened peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup gluten-free chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the room-temperature egg. Stir the mixture until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Properly mixing these ingredients ensures a well-blended dough for your air fryer peanut butter cookies.
- Carefully fold in the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Make sure to incorporate everything without overmixing. This delicate folding keeps your cookies tender and gives them just the right texture.
- Using a tablespoon-sized scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into smooth balls with your hands. Placing evenly sized balls on the tray will help them cook uniformly in the air fryer, leading to consistent results.
- Preheat your air fryer to 350°F for about 5 minutes. This step is crucial as it ensures the cookies cook evenly, achieving that perfect golden exterior while maintaining a soft interior.
- Arrange the cookie balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, taking care not to overcrowd them. Cook for 7 minutes or until they are lightly browned. This timing is essential to prevent the cookies from drying out during the cooking process.
- When the cookies are done, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Allowing them to cool will help them set properly, resulting in wonderfully chewy air fryer peanut butter cookies.
Notes
- For best results, make sure your ingredients are at room temperature before mixing, as this helps achieve a well-combined dough.
- A natural, unsweetened peanut butter is recommended for better control over sugar content, allowing for a richer flavor.
- If you like, you can adjust the sugar levels based on your taste preference while keeping in mind that this may affect sweetness and texture.
- The use of gluten-free flour that includes xanthan gum is recommended, as it mimics the texture of traditional flour.
- Try adding chocolate chips to the dough for an extra burst of flavor, ensuring they are gluten-free if necessary.
- Make sure to let the cookies cool on a wire rack after air frying; this will help them firm up and maintain their chewy texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg