Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites
These Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites are soft, buttery, chewy, and filled with rich chocolate chips. Ready in under 20 minutes, they're ideal for quick desserts, parties, or family baking. The air fryer creates lightly golden exteriors while keeping the centers deliciously soft and gooey. Easy to customize with your favorite add-ins, these mini cookies are perfect for every occasion.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Preheat the air fryer to 320°F (160°C) for 3 minutes.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper designed for air fryers or use a perforated parchment liner.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them in the basket, leaving space between each cookie bite.
- Air fry for 7–9 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookie bites to cool in the basket for 3–5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Serve warm with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Cookie bites continue to firm up as they cool.
- Cooking time may vary depending on your air fryer model.
- Use room-temperature butter for easier mixing.
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if it's too soft.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.