Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a stand mixer, cream together 3/4 cup softened butter, 3/4 cup light brown sugar, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. This step creates a smooth base for your cookie dough.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in 1 large egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract until fully incorporated, which adds moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Combine dry ingredients: Add 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the wet mixture. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep cookies tender.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough for bursts of chocolate in every bite.
- Chill the dough: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes or longer; chilling thickens the dough and helps control spreading during cooking.
- Preheat the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 300ºF (150ºC) for 2 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Shape and cook cookies: Place 4 balls of dough (size depending on your preference) on a piece of parchment paper and transfer them carefully into the air fryer basket. Cook for 6-7 minutes, then check doneness. Add an extra minute if needed depending on cookie size.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies set for a couple of minutes after cooking to firm up before serving. Enjoy your warm, fresh air fryer chocolate chip cookies!
Notes
- Chilling the dough longer will produce thicker cookies with less spread.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer; cook in batches if necessary for even results.
- Adjust cooking time based on the size of your cookie dough balls and your air fryer model.
- Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American