How to make Chocolate Chip Air Fryer Cookie Dough
Make gooey Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough in just 15 minutes. An easy eggless dessert with golden edges, a soft centre and plenty of melted chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 110 g Butter At room temperature
- 50 g Caster Sugar
- 100 g Light Brown Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Oil Neutral flavoured
- 2 tbsp Water
- 150 g Plain Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Pinch Salt
- 100 g Chocolate Chips I use Milk Choc Chips
Instructions
Prepare the air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (350°F). Line a 20cm baking tin with baking paper or use a suitable tin liner.
Cream the butter and sugars
- Add the room-temperature butter, caster sugar and light brown sugar to a large mixing bowl. Cream together using a wooden spoon, hand mixer or stand mixer until combined.
Add the oil and water
- Whisk the oil and water together, then pour into the butter and sugar mixture. Whisk until incorporated.
Add the dry ingredients
- Sieve in the plain flour, baking powder, salt and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms. This should only take around a minute.
Add the chocolate chips
- Fold the chocolate chips through the dough until evenly distributed.
Transfer to the tin
- Use a spatula to spread the cookie dough evenly into the lined baking tin.
Air fry
- Carefully place the tin into the air fryer basket and close the drawer. Air fry at 180°C for 11–13 minutes.
Allow to rest
- The top should be golden and the chocolate chips melted. Remove the inner pot and basket and place on a wire rack, leaving the tin in the air fryer for a couple of minutes before carefully removing it.
- Enjoy straight from the tin while warm, or leave to cool for around 20 minutes if you prefer a firmer texture.
Notes
Tips for Making the Best Air Fryer Cookie Dough
- Use room-temperature butter: This makes creaming the butter and sugars much easier and helps create a smooth dough.
- Preheat your air fryer: Starting with a preheated air fryer helps the cookie dough cook more evenly.
- Don't overmix: Once the flour is added, mix just until a dough forms.
- Check your air fryer: Cooking times vary between brands and models. I use a Ninja Foodi, so start checking from 11 minutes and adjust as needed.
- Choose the right tin: Make sure your baking tin fits comfortably inside the air fryer basket, with enough room for air to circulate.
How to Serve Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
This is best served warm while the chocolate is still melted. My favourite way to serve it is with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. The contrast between the warm cookie dough and cold ice cream is hard to beat. You could also try:- A drizzle of warmed Nutella.
- A spoonful of Biscoff spread.
- A little caramel sauce.
- Chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- A glass of cold milk alongside.
Variations
Once you have the basic dough, there are plenty of ways to change it up. Triple Chocolate Cookie Dough Use 35g each of white, milk and dark chocolate chips instead of the 100g milk chocolate chips. Nutty Cookie Dough Replace the chocolate chips with chopped nuts for a little crunch. Nutella Cookie Dough Keep the original chocolate chip dough and drizzle warmed Nutella over the top before serving. Pizookie Style Cookie Dough For a firmer, more cookie-like result, air fry for an additional 5 minutes, checking as you go.Can You Make Air Fryer Cookie Dough Ahead of Time?
Yes. You can prepare the dough in advance and store it until you're ready to cook. Refrigerator Prepare the dough, cover and refrigerate for up to 48 hours. When cooking from the fridge, allow an additional 2–3 minutes of cooking time, checking for doneness. Freezer Wrap the dough in two layers of cling film and one layer of foil. Place in a freezer-safe container or bag and freeze for up to one month. Allow the dough to sit at room temperature for around 15 minutes before cooking. Add approximately 3–4 minutes to the cooking time when cooking from frozen.How to Store Leftover Cookie Dough
Once cooled, cover the tin with cling film or transfer the cookie dough to an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 4 days. To reheat, transfer a portion to a microwave-safe bowl and warm in 10-second bursts until heated through and soft again.Frequently Asked Questions
Can you cook cookie dough in an air fryer?
Absolutely. An air fryer is a convenient way to cook cookie dough. It produces golden edges and a soft, gooey middle. This recipe takes approximately 11–13 minutes at 180°C.How long does cookie dough take in an air fryer?
This recipe takes 11–13 minutes at 180°C (350°F). Cooking times can vary depending on your air fryer and the size of your baking tin.Can I make this chocolate chip cookie dough without eggs?
Yes. This recipe is eggless. Instead of using an egg, I combine one tablespoon of neutral oil with two tablespoons of water to help bring the dough together.Can I use a different baking tin?
Yes. Any air fryer-safe tin that fits comfortably inside your basket will work. Bear in mind that a smaller tin will make the dough deeper, which may mean it needs longer to cook.Can I use self-raising flour instead of plain flour?
Yes. You can use self-raising flour and leave out the baking powder.Can I use unsalted butter?
Yes. Unsalted butter works perfectly well. Just add a good pinch of salt to the dough.Can I make this recipe with different chocolate chips?
Of course. Milk, dark and white chocolate chips all work. You can also combine different varieties for a triple chocolate version.Nutrition
Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 102mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 458IUCalcium: 74mgIron: 1mg
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