🥜🍪 Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft in the center, lightly crisp on the edges, and packed with rich peanut butter flavor — these air fryer cookies are quick, easy, and perfect when you don’t want to turn on the oven!

Ready in under 15 minutes.

These small-batch peanut butter cookies come together with simple pantry ingredients and cook beautifully in the air fryer. They’re slightly chewy with that classic crisscross fork pattern and deep roasted peanut flavor. Perfect for a quick dessert craving!

🛒 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 cookies)

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 1 large egg

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• ½ tsp baking soda

• Pinch of salt

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Dough

In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
Add egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt. Mix until fully combined.

2️⃣ Shape

Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into balls.
Place on parchment paper and flatten gently with a fork in a crisscross pattern.

3️⃣ Preheat Air Fryer

Preheat to 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.

4️⃣ Air Fry

Place cookies in a single layer in the basket (lined with perforated parchment).
Air fry at 350°F for 5–7 minutes.

Cookies will look soft in the center — they firm up as they cool.

5️⃣ Cool

Let cookies rest in the basket for 5 minutes before removing.

⏲ Cooking Tips

• Don’t overcrowd the basket — cook in batches.

• Check at 5 minutes; air fryer models vary.

• For softer cookies, cook 5 minutes. For crispier edges, cook closer to 7 minutes.

🍫 Variations

• Chocolate Chip: Add ¼ cup chocolate chips.

• 3-Ingredient Version: Use 1 cup peanut butter, ½ cup sugar, 1 egg.

• Keto: Use a sugar substitute like monk fruit sweetener.

• Stuffed: Add a chocolate square inside each dough ball.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I use natural peanut butter?

Yes, but stir it very well. The dough may be slightly softer.

Q2: Why are my cookies crumbly?

Too much peanut butter or overcooking can dry them out.

Q3: Can I make these gluten-free?

They already are! No flour needed.

Q4: How do I store them?

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Q5: Can I freeze the dough?

Yes! Freeze dough balls for up to 2 months and air fry directly from frozen (add 1–2 minutes).