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    Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

    Published: Mar 19, 2022 by Rosa · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.

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    Air fryer peanut butter cookies are sweet, nutty, and so delicious! This small batch, easy cookie recipe is the fastest batch you’ll ever make! Ready in 15 minutes or less.

    Air fried peanut butter cookies in white plate.

    This was inspired by my oven baked peanut butter cookies. But I wanted a small batch that was quicker to make. The air fryer makes that possible!

    So when that cookie craving hits, you can have these easy cookies whipped up in no time.

    Woohoo!

    Jump to:
    • Why you’ll love these!
    • Ingredients + Substitutions
    • Instructions
    • Equipment
    • Can I make these in the oven?
    • Variations
    • Storage
    • Expert Tips
    • More Air Fried Recipes
    • 📖 Recipe

    Why you’ll love these!

    • Healthier than most. These cookies have no butter, no oil and low sugar.
    • Easy! With just 5 ingredients needed and 5 minutes of cooking time, this will become your go-to cookie. Plus there’s no need to separate your dry ingredients from the wet. Just 1 bowl needed.
    • Naturally vegan and gluten free. Perfectly suitable for most diets using gluten-free flour, and they’re egg free, too.
    • Delicious!! These cookies are so nutty and just incredibly YUM.
    Hand holding up cookie that has been bitted with plate of cookies below.

    Ingredients + Substitutions

    Here’s everything you’ll need:

    Bowl of flour, maple syrup, vanilla, peanut butter and baking soda.
    See recipe card for quantities.
    • Almond flour: Use blanched almond flour, as this hasn’t been tested with unblanched.
    • Peanut butter: Stick to peanut butter without added sugar, and use creamy peanut butter that is drippy, not too thick. You could also use cashew butter, almond butter, or pecan butter for fun variations!
    • Maple syrup: You may use any other liquid sweetener if you prefer, but I particularly enjoy the maple flavour added to these delicious peanut butter cookies.
    • Vanilla: Use pure vanilla extract, not the artificial kind.

    Instructions

    (This is a summary with step by step photos, full recipe measurements and instructions are in the recipe card below.)

    Making air fryer peanut butter cookies could not be any easier.

    Add all the ingredients to a small bowl and stir until combined. The dough may seem a bit dry at first, but just keep mixing. (photos 1-2)

    Use a small cookie scoop and roll the dough into a ball with the palm of your hands. Then press the cookie down (in your hand) with a fork to create a crosshatch pattern and flatten your cookie. (photos 3-4)

    NOTE: Create the pattern by pressing the cookie down with a fork and then pressing again in the opposite direction.

    Bowl of ingredients being mixed into batter and then rolled and flattened into cookies.

    Place your flattened cookie into the basket of your fryer and repeat with the remaining batter. Leave enough space in between each cookie. You should get 7 cookies. (photo 5)

    Air fry for 5-7 minutes until golden on top. (photo 6)

    Cookies in air fryer before and after baking.

    Remove the basket from your fryer and set it aside to let your peanut butter cookies cool. Let them rest for 10 minutes before transferring.

    Baked cookies inside air frying basket.

    Equipment

    We use a Ninja Foodi 8 quart but any other model of fryer should work just fine.

    However, keep in mind that individual models will cook faster or slower, so check on your cookies at the 5 minute mark.

    Can I make these in the oven?

    You bet! Try this baked peanut butter cookie recipe, instead.

    Variations

    Switch up your air fryer cookies by adding 2-3 tablespoons of any of the below:

    • Chocolate chips
    • Raisins
    • Shredded coconut

    Or add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon to the mix.

    Storage

    Since it’s a small batch, it’s unlikely that there will be leftovers. 😉

    But if there is, your cookies will keep at room temperature for 2-3 days. Store them in a sealed container so they don’t get dry.

    You may also freeze these in a freezer safe, airtight container for up to 3 months. Or use a zip top freezer bag. Make sure the cookies are completely cooled before freezing.

    Expert Tips

    • Don’t use parchment paper in your basket. It will fly around and prevent the air from flowing under your cookies. You need breathing holes for the best results.
    • Weigh your flour for the most accuracy. Scooping flour from a bag often results in too much being used and may cause your cookies to be dry.
    • If you don’t have a kitchen scale, and the cookie batter seems dry, add 1 extra teaspoon of maple syrup and mix well before adding more. A little goes a long way.
    • Use a small (1 tablespoon size) cookie scoop for even-sized cookies and even “baking”.
    • After rolling the batter into a ball, press with a fork in the palm of your hand. Do not press the cookies into the air frying basket or some of the cookie dough will push through the basket holes, causing them to break when removing them later.
    • Let your peanut butter cookies cool down in the basket (but basket removed from fryer) for 10 minutes before handling. This rest time will firm up your cookies.

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    Buon appetito

    Rosa

    📖 Recipe

    Air fried peanut butter cookies in white plate.

    Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

    Air fryer peanut butter cookies are sweet, peanutty, and so delicious! Ready in 15 minutes or less.
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Course: Breakfast, Dessert
    Cuisine: Not Specified
    Servings: 7 Cookies
    Calories: 129kcal
    Author: Rosa

    Equipment

    Ninja Foodi appliance on white background.
    Ninja Foodi Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup smooth peanut butter use PB that is drippy with no added sugar
    • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 70 grams almond flour approx. ¾ cup
    • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
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    Instructions

    • Combine all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and stir until combined. The batter might seem dry at first, but just keep mixing until it's smooth.
    • Use a small cookie scoop (1 tablespoon) to scoop your batter. Then roll it into a ball in the palm of your hand. Use a fork to press the ball down into a flatter cookie shape, making a crisscross pattern. Then place the cookie into your air fryer basket. Repeat with the remaining batter, leaving a half inch space between each cookie. You should get 7 cookies.
    • Air fry the cookies at 325 degrees F for 5-7 minutes until they appear golden on top. They will still be soft to the touch, this is normal and they will firm up as they cool. Remove the basket from the fryer and let the cookies rest, undisturbed for 10 minutes. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Don’t use parchment paper in your basket. It will fly around and prevent the air from flowing under your cookies. You need breathing holes for the best results.
    Weigh your flour for the most accuracy. Scooping flour from a bag often results in too much being used and may cause your cookies to be dry.
    If you don’t have a kitchen scale, and the cookie batter seems dry, add 1 extra teaspoon of maple syrup and mix well before adding more. A little goes a long way.
    Use a small (1 tablespoon size) cookie scoop for even-sized cookies and even “baking”.
    After rolling the batter into a ball, press with a fork in the palm of your hand. Do not press the cookies into the air frying basket or some of the cookie dough will push through the basket holes, causing them to break when removing them later.
    Let your peanut butter cookies cool down in the basket (but basket removed from fryer) for 10 minutes before handling. This rest time will firm up your cookies.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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    *Nutritional information is an estimate, calculated using online tools and does not include optional ingredients unless otherwise indicated.
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    1. Jo

      October 26, 2022 at 3:26 pm

      Hi
      I can’t have peanut butter, is any other nut butter suitable?
      Many thanks
      Jo

      Reply
      • Rosa

        October 27, 2022 at 8:11 am

        Hi Jo, almond butter works.

        Reply
    2. Linda

      April 22, 2022 at 12:43 am

      5 stars
      Wow, so good! Finally picked up some almond flour specifically to make these. Followed recipe exactly as listed. These cookies melt in your mouth…delicious! Bonus points for not making 3 dozen (I will eat what I make) as well as for not heating up the kitchen. Yum!!!

      Reply
      • Rosa

        April 22, 2022 at 8:51 am

        Absolutely thrilled you enjoyed Linda! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Debbie

      March 19, 2022 at 7:34 pm

      Hi! Has anyone tried GF 1 to 1 flour? I’m sensitive to wheat and almond.

      Reply
    4. Kristine Simons

      March 19, 2022 at 2:15 pm

      5 stars
      Great cookie that’s not overly sweet like traditional peanut butter cookies. I accidentally measured out 80 grams of flour so had to increase all ingredients by 10% so I came out with 8 cookies and had to cook in two batches. Next time I’m going to try it with crunchy PB and add more to makeup for the PB the it’s displace.Wish I could post a picture.

      Reply
      • Rosa

        March 20, 2022 at 9:00 am

        Thrilled you enjoyed Kristine! Thanks for sharing your process with us. If you use Instagram you can share a pic with us there. Just tag @this.healthy.kitchen on Instagram with the hashtag #thishealthykitchen. Or feel free to post a picture on our Facebook page. 🙂

        Reply
    5. Stacie Jaye Leppky

      March 19, 2022 at 1:20 pm

      Is it possible to use white wheat flour with this recipe? If so, how much and does it change cooking time/temp?

      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Rosa

        March 20, 2022 at 8:58 am

        Hi Stacie, I didn’t test these with wheat flour, so I’m not sure if it can be subbed at a 1:1 ratio. If you give it a try, please share your results with us.

        Reply
    6. Linda

      March 19, 2022 at 12:08 pm

      Will this work in a Breville Smart Oven Pro using the air fryer setting?

      Reply
      • Rosa

        March 20, 2022 at 8:53 am

        I didn’t test with that specific oven, but I don’t see why not. Larger ovens will take longer to heat, so it might take a few extra minutes to bake them.

        Reply

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