Description
Delightful air fryer peanut butter cookies blend classic comfort with modern convenience. Crisp edges and rich flavor make these treats irresistible for quick dessert cravings you can enjoy effortlessly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg (at room temperature, thoroughly beaten)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, and peanut butter until the mixture becomes smooth and fully integrated, creating a uniform consistency.
- Scoop out uniform portions of the dough using a tablespoon, then gently roll each portion into round balls with your palms.
- Create a distinctive crisscross pattern on each cookie ball by pressing down with a fork, which will flatten the cookies and provide an attractive textured surface.
- Prepare the air fryer by preheating to 400°F and lightly coating the basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Carefully arrange the cookie dough balls in the air fryer basket, spacing them approximately one inch apart to ensure proper hot air circulation.
- Cook the cookies for 3-4 minutes, watching carefully until they develop a golden-brown color and achieve a slightly crisp edge.
- Remove the cookies from the air fryer and let them rest briefly in the basket to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely and set their texture before serving or storing.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting sugar levels, using alternative sweeteners like honey or maple syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Experiment with crunchy or natural peanut butter to add unique texture and depth to the cookies.
- Consider adding chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor complexity and personal touch.
- Ensure even spacing in the air fryer basket to promote consistent cooking and prevent cookies from sticking together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 203 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 142 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 19 mg