Air fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies

What is the best temperature to make chocolate chip cookies in the air fryer?

The best temperature to air fry choc chip cookies is low and slow—around 310°F. This allows the cookies to cook through, with golden brown tops that don’t burn, while giving enough time for caramelization and a slightly crispy exterior. In an Instant Vortex air fryer, it typically takes 12-13 minutes, but you may need to adjust the time depending on your air fryer.

👩‍🍳 Pro tip: Let the chocolate chip cookies cool slightly before picking them up, so they firm up and set.

Ingredients you'll need

Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.

• All-Purpose Flour: With a moderate protein content (around 10–12%), it provides just the right amount of gluten development to give structure without making them tough.
• Butter: Using melted butter not only makes mixing easier (no creaming needed), but it also dissolves sugar more readily. This leads to the classic chewy edges and soft centers.
• Egg (Yolk Only): Leaving out the egg white and using only the yolk adds extra fat and richness, resulting in ultra-soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
• Sugars (White + Dark Brown): A mix of granulated white sugar and dark brown sugar strikes the perfect balance: white sugar helps the edges crisp up nicely, while dark brown sugar (thanks to its molasses content) adds depth, chewiness, and a slight toffee-like flavor.
• Flavorings (Vanilla + Salt):Vanilla extract enhances the sweetness and brings out the deeper caramel notes in the brown sugar and butter. A pinch of salt sharpens all the flavors and balances the sweetness.
• Baking Soda: It gives a subtle lift and encourages spreading, while also promoting browning, helping the edges crisp and develop rich flavor.
• Chocolate Chips: More is more when it comes to chocolate chipa! I like to pack the cookie dough with extra chocolate chips so you get gooey pockets of melted chocolate in every bite.

1.Add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt into a small bowl and whisk together to combine.

2. Add melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar into a medium bowl. Using an electric beater, beat on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, until creamy.

3. Beat in egg yolk and vanilla, until smooth and creamy, for about 30 seconds.

4. Add the dry ingredients and ⅓ cup chocolate chips, and beat slowly until it looks crumbly.

5. Using a rubber spatula, stir the dough a few times to bring it together and then divide it into six equal portions.

6 & 7. Roll each portion into a ball, and place it on the parchment paper, spacing evenly.

8. Using the back of a measuring cup or your hand, flatten each ball into a flat disc, about ½ inch in height. Place more chocolate chips and sprinkle some salt on the top.

Holding two opposite corners, gently transfer the parchment paper into the air fryer basket. (The air fryer is not preheated for this recipe). Set the air fryer to 310°F for 13 minutes. Bake cookies for 12 to 13 minutes, or the tops look deep golden brown.

Recipe tips

• Don't use hot butter. If the butter gets warm or hot, let it cool for a few minutes before proceeding.
• Flatten the cookie dough. The air fryer differs from an oven's ability to spread and bake cookie dough evenly, so it needs to be flattened before cooking.
• This recipe was tested in Instant Pot 6qt Vortex Air Fryer; cooking time may vary for other brands.
• If using a smaller air fryer, bake cookies in two batches.
• Use dark brown sugar. Like for the almond flour cookie dough recipe, light brown sugar can be used instead of dark, but the air fryer chocolate chip cookies won't be as fully flavored.
• Let the air fryer cookies cool slightly before picking them up, so they firm up and set.
• Separate your egg while it's still chilly from the fridge.