Ah, Air Fryer Flour Cookies—a quick, slightly crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside treat you can make without heating the whole oven. I can give you a simple recipe that works perfectly in most air fryers.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup sugar (or ¼ cup brown sugar + ¼ cup white sugar for extra chewiness)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, nuts, sprinkles
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet, mixing until dough forms.
- Fold in optional add-ins if desired.
2. Preheat Air Fryer:
- Preheat air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3-5 minutes.
3. Shape and Cook:
- Scoop dough into small balls (about 1–1.5 inches).
- Place them in the air fryer basket, leaving space between cookies (they spread slightly).
- Flatten slightly with a fork or your hand.
- Cook for 7–10 minutes, or until edges are golden but centers are still soft.
4. Cool and Serve:
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes in the basket, then transfer to a wire rack. They’ll firm up as they cool.
Tips for Best Results:
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer; cook in batches if needed.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top before cooking.
- Experiment with lower temperatures (300°F / 150°C) if your cookies brown too fast.
If you want, I can also give a super soft, melt-in-your-mouth air fryer version that almost tastes like shortbread but cooks in under 10 minutes.
Do you want me to share that version too?