Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies
Looking for a fast and easy treat? These air fryer peanut butter cookies are made with just three simple ingredients — peanut butter, sugar, and an egg!This small batch recipe is perfect when you want a quick homemade cookie without turning on the oven. They’re naturally flourless, crisp on the outside, and chewy inside. Perfect for a quick dessert, snack, or even a sweet little gift!
Servings: 15 cookies
Calories: 159Kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter Smooth or chunky. I find the commercial peanut butters work better for this recipe (not the all natural).
- 1 Cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be substituted but make sure it's well packed in the measuring cup.
- 1 Large Egg
Instructions
- Preheat toater oven to 325℉. Place a piece of parchment paper or a perforated air fryer liner into the air fryer basket.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, and egg until fully combined and smooth.
- Scoop the dough into small balls (about 1 heaping tablespoon each). Arrange the cookie dough in a single layer, leaving space between each one. I usually get between 15-18 cookies.
- Use a fork to gently press a crisscross pattern onto each cookie, flattening them slightly. I like sprinkling a little white sugar on the dough and dipping the tines in the sugar. I find it helps release the fork and adds just a little extra sweet crunch to the cookies.
- Air fry at 325°F for 6–8 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. (Every air fryer is a little different, so check at the 6-minute mark.)You will need to make these in 2 or more batches.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. They will firm up as they cool.
Notes
Recipe Tips
- Don’t skip letting the cookies cool! They're very soft when hot but firm up beautifully.
- Use parchment paper or an air fryer liner to keep the cookies from sticking to the baket or the pan.
- If you like a sweeter cookie, sprinkle a little extra sugar over the tops before baking.
- Try chunky peanut butter for more crunchy texture!
- Chocolate drizzle: Melt a little chocolate and drizzle over cooled cookies.
- Add-ins: Mix in a few mini chocolate chips if you like!
- Almond butter version: Swap peanut butter for almond butter for a slightly different flavor.
Nutrition (I am not a nutritionist. These are estimates only)
Serving: 1g | Calories: 159Kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 102mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.4mg