These oatmeal cookies air fryer style are one of my favorite quick cookie recipes when I want something sweet without using the oven. They have a crispy finish, soft centers, and a delicious cinnamon flavor. Because it's a small batch recipe, I don't end up with a bunch of cookies sitting on the counter screaming eat me all week.
If you enjoy easy, chewy, cinnamon-spiced oatmeal cookies like these, you should definitely try my Decadent Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookies. They have the same chewy texture and are perfect when you want a homemade treat in a hurry.
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Try This Air Fryer Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
I love making these when I want fresh cookies but don't feel like using my oven. They are customizable, so sometimes I like to add chocolate chip pieces, chopped nuts, or even dried fruit, depending on what I feel like.
Why You'll Love It
- Quick and easy: These easy oatmeal cookies are super easy to make with simple pantry ingredients, and they bake in just a few minutes.
- Small batch baking: This recipe makes just enough cookies to curb a craving without making a huge batch.
- Air fryer convenience: You can air fry the cookies easily in the air fryer.
- Easy to customize: Add chocolate chip pieces, raisins, nuts like pecans or walnuts, banana, or your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
- Old-fashioned rolled oats: These give the cookies their delicious chewy texture. I don't recommend using instant oats or quick oats because the texture won't be nearly as good.
- Brown sugar: This adds moisture and gives the cookies a deeper flavor than using only white sugar.
- Egg yolk: The egg yolk is the binder and helps the cookies stay tender.
- Butter: Melted butter is what creates soft cookies and adds to the flavor.
- All-purpose flour: Gives the cookies a great structure so they hold their shape while baking.
How to Make Oatmeal Cookies Air Fryer Style
1. In a large bowl, stir together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined. Whisk in the egg yolk and vanilla until well combined.
2. Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, and stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
3. Fold in the old fashion oats until evenly distributed. Fold in your favorite mix-ins if preferred.
4. 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.
5. Arrange 4 cookie dough balls on the paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart, and flatten the cookies with your fingers or the back of a teaspoon. Cook for 6-8 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges and just set in the center.
6. Remove the cookies from the air fryer and allow them to cool on a wire rack or baking sheet before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Cooking Tips
- Don't overmix the dough or the cookies can become tough.
- Flatten the dough balls with your fingers before baking so they spread evenly.
- Check the cookies after 5-6 minutes, since cooking times of air fryers can vary.
- The cookies should still look slightly soft in the center when you remove them.
- If you are making a gluten-free version, use a quality 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Let them cool completely on a wire rack before serving them.
What Can You Serve With This?
- Cold milk
- Hot coffee
- Chai tea
- Hot chocolate
- Vanilla ice cream
FAQs
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.
I wouldn't recommend it. Instant oats soak up moisture differently and won't give you the same chewy texture.
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.
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.
Recipe
Oatmeal Cookies Air Fryer
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
- Air Fryer
- Parchment Paper
- Wire rack
- Airtight container (for storing leftovers)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅖ cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup mix-ins (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until combined.
- Whisk in the egg yolk until smooth.
- Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the old-fashioned rolled oats and any optional mix-ins.
- Cut a piece of parchment paper to fit your air fryer basket. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Scoop 8 equal portions of dough and roll them into balls.
- Place 4 cookie dough balls onto the parchment paper, leaving space between them.
- Flatten the cookies slightly with your fingers.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
- Let the cookies cool in the basket for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Repeat with the remaining cookie dough.
- Cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
Cooking Time and Temperature
Air Fryer: 350°F (175°C) for 6-8 minutesTaste & Texture
Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies with warm cinnamon flavor, lightly crisp edges, and a tender center.Storage, Freezing & Reheating
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months.
- Reheating: Warm for a few seconds in the microwave if desired.
Serving Recommendations
I love serving these with coffee in the afternoon or alongside a cold glass of milk after dinner. They also make a great addition to lunchboxes and cookie trays.Recipe Variations and Substitutions
- Chocolate chip: Add chocolate chips for a classic oatmeal cookie variation.
- Banana: Replace some of the butter with mashed banana for a softer cookie.
- Gluten-free: Use a gluten-free flour blend.
- Mix-ins: Raisins, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, or white chocolate all work well.
- Butter: 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.
- Sugar: 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.
Proper Storage Tips
- Store in an airtight container.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before storing.
- Place parchment paper between layers if stacking.
- Freeze in a sealed freezer-safe container.
Pro Tips
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture.
- Don't overbake if you want soft centers.
- Bake in batches rather than overcrowding the basket.
- Let the cookies cool before judging their texture.
- Always test one cookie first if using a new air fryer model.
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