Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

If you're craving a sweet treat but don't want to spend hours in the kitchen, these air fryer oatmeal cookies are the perfect solution. Quick and easy to make, this recipe requires only a few simple ingredients, including melted butter, brown sugar, and old-fashioned rolled oats. The result is a batch of chewy, cinnamon-spiced oatmeal cookies that are perfect for snacking or enjoying as a dessert.

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Ingredients

• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled (56g)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
• ¼ cup brown sugar (50g)
• 1 large egg yolk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled (63g)
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅔ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (53g)
• ½ cup mix-ins (optional) (60-80g)

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, stir together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.

Whisk in the egg yolk and vanilla until well combined.

Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt and stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.

Fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats until evenly distributed. Fold in your favorite mix-ins if preferred. 

Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C). Once preheated, place parchment paper in the size of the air fryer basket in the basket and scoop 8 equal-sized balls of cookie dough. Arrange 4 cookie dough balls on the paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and flatten the cookies with your fingers.

Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges and just set in the center.

Remove the cookies from the air fryer and allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Ingredients Substitutions

• Unsalted butter can be substituted with salted butter. However, in this case, you should reduce the amount of added salt in the recipe by half to avoid oversalting.
• Granulated sugar can be substituted with brown sugar or coconut sugar. Keep in mind that this may alter the taste and color of the cookies slightly.

Top tips for success

• Don't overmix the dough: Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Overmixing can result in tough cookies.
• Use parchment paper: Using parchment paper in the air fryer basket will help prevent the cookies from sticking and make clean-up easier.
• Flatten the cookies: Use your fingers to flatten the cookie dough balls before cooking. This will help them cook evenly and spread out slightly.
• Check the cookies often: Check the cookies after 5-6 minutes of cooking to make sure they aren't getting too brown. Cooking times can vary depending on the size of your air fryer and the thickness of your cookies.
• Let the cookies cool: Allow the cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving. This will help them set and become slightly crisp on the outside.

FAQs

Can I freeze the cookie dough?

Yes, you can freeze the cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. When you're ready to bake the cookies, simply thaw the dough balls in the fridge overnight and then bake them as directed.

How long will the cookies last?

The cookies will last for up to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container. You can also store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Can I make these cookies without an air fryer?

Yes, you can make these cookies in a regular oven. Simply preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges and just set in the center.

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