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baked peanut butter cookies.
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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

These air fryer peanut butter cookies are just the thing to whip up with your air fryer when you’re looking for an easy and delicious snack! Perfect for an afternoon snack or even as an after-dinner dessert, these air fryer peanut butter cookies will satisfy any craving.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
chill time30 minutes
Total Time44 minutes
Course: Cookies, Desserts
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 cookies
Calories: 118kcal
Author: Kelly Bloom
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy, Jif, Skippy, Peter Pan, or Kroger.
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
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Instructions

  • Measure the peanut butter and sugar and add both to a medium size bowl. Crack the egg and add it to the bowl also.
    1 cup peanut butter, ⅔ cup sugar, 1 large egg
  • Combine all three ingredients in the mixing bowl until fully combined. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes minimum, or up to three days.
  • Use a 1 ½ inch cookie scoop, or a heaping tablespoon, and scoop the cookie dough onto parchment paper. You can also roll the dough ball in a plate of of sugar to coat before laying on the parchment.
  • Using a fork, press each cookie ball flat, first in one direction, then again from the opposite direction to make the crosshatch pattern on each cookie top.
  • Place as many cookies in the bottom of your air fryer basket on a piece of parchment paper, keeping them 1" apart. Typically, 4 to 6 will fit comfortably.
  • Set the air fryer temperature to 370 F, and bake for 4 minutes.
  • Let the cookies rest in the air fryer for an additional 4 minutes with no heat on. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool after the second 4 minutes.
  • Repeat until you've baked all the peanut butter cookie dough.

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Notes

  • Do NOT use all natural peanut butter, or peanut butter that is fresh ground.
  • Be sure to not skip this chill step, as it ensures the cookies hold together when baked in the air fryer.
  • Double the cookie dough recipe then freeze cookie balls and defrost overnight in the refrigerator. This way you can make air fryer peanut butter cookies on the 'fly'.
OPTIONAL ADD IN'S - mix in any or all, if preferred.
  • Vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon.
  • Salt, ¼ teaspoon.
  • Mini chocolate chips, ¼ cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 118kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.3mg