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Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies

May 21, 2021
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Air fryer peanut butter cookies are the best homemade treat. With a handful of ingredients, you can make a delicious air fryer peanut butter cookies recipe.

You’ll be amazed how soft, chewy, and flavorful air fry peanut butter cookies will be ready in no time.

If you haven’t tried baking in an air fryer before you can start with an air fryer peanut butter cookie recipe. Because this recipe is simple and affordable. You’ll end up making a delicious dessert for your family.

Today I’ll be sharing the air fryer 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies recipe, homemade peanut butter cookies, variations of easy air fryer cookies, and don’t miss out on the tips.

How to make air fryer peanut butter cookies?

Let’s see what are the ingredients that we use to make homemade air fryer peanut butter cookies.

Ingredients for air fryer peanut butter cookies:

air fryer peanut butter cookies recipe  

  • ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted softened butter)
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (smooth/crunchy)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk (both dairy or non-dairy works for this recipe)

Instruction

  1. Firstly, take a mixing bowl to add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Give them a quick mix and set aside.are peanut butter cookies keto
  2. Take another bowl to add butter, sugar, and peanut butter. Mix them with an electric mixer or you can mix them with a spatula. Mix until it turns fluffy in texture.air fryer peanut butter cookie recipe
  3.  Then add the milk, and vanilla extract. Mix them well.
  4. Now slowly add the dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt). Air fryer peanut butter cookies no egg
  5. Mix them and form a dough. The dough should look as shown in the picture below not too thick not too runny.can cookies be baked in an air fryer
  6. Now, preheat your air fryer at 160C/320F for 3-5 minutes.
  7. Take about a tablespoon of dough each to make balls. how to make peanut butter cookies in air fryer
  8. You can use a fork to press the ball or simply you can gently press it with your fingers.can you air fry peanut butter cookies
  9. Repeat the process for the rest of the dough. And place them on a plate.Easy air fryer cookies
  10. Place the cookies in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 160C/320F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.How long to cook peanut butter cookies in air fryer
  11. Remove the air fryer peanut butter cookies and let them cool before you serve.Fried peanut butter cookies
  12. Enjoy your freshly made air-fried peanut butter cookies.

 

Ingredients for air fryer 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies recipe

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup sugar (brown/regular)
  • 1 egg

 

How to make air fryer 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies?

3 ingredient peanut butter cookies are easy to make. Let’s see the step-by-step process.

  1. Take a bowl, add all the ingredients and mix them.
  2. Preheat your air fryer at 160C/320F for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Take about a tablespoon of dough each to make balls. You can use a fork to press the ball or simply you can gently press it with your fingers.
  4. Place the cookies in the air fryer basket in a single layer and cook at 160C/350F for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Remove the cookies from the air fryer and let them cool.
    Serve and enjoy.

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You can find the air fryer peanut butter cookies recipe in the printable card below.

 

Tips to make perfect peanut butter cookies in an air fryer

  • You need to check on the cookies while cooking because not all air fryers cook the same. Avoid overcooking.
  • Always use softened butter so that all your ingredients will mix well.
  • You can either use an electric mixer or use your hand for mixing.
  • Let the cookies cool before you serve.

 

Variations of air fryer peanut butter cookies

Peanut butter cookies can be made in different variations.

Smooth/crunchy
One is the regular one with smooth peanut butter.

You can also make them with crunchy peanut butter if you like more crunch in your cookies. You can even add your favorite nuts.

Chocolate chip cookies
Love chocolate chips in your cookies? Then add a generous amount of chocolate chip while preparing the batter. And your air fryer peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are ready.

Keto
You can make keto peanut butter cookies in an air fryer by using keto flour such as coconut and almond.

Gluten-free
Make gluten-free peanut butter cookies air fryer by using gluten-free flour.

 

Here are some of the frequently asked questions.

Can I bake cookies in my air fryer?

Yes, baking with an air fryer is easy and faster. You can bake cookies, cake, bread, and many more in the air fryer.

How long do you bake air fryer peanut butter cookies?

Your cookies get ready in under 8-10 minutes if your air fryer is properly preheated.

peanut butter cookies in an air fryer

How do you know when cookies are done?

If the color of the cookies on top is light brown and is expanded about 2-3 inch you should have your cookies done.

Let them cool for a while as they are still soft when warm.

 

Do you have to flatten peanut butter cookies?

Yes, you have to flatten them because peanut butter cookies don’t spread while they cook. This is because the peanut butter cookie dough is a little thicker than other cookie doughs.

 

Why are my peanut butter cookies falling apart?

If you bake your cookies for too long or in high heat there’s a high chance for cookies to fall apart.

You should allow the dough to rest because it’s wet due to the PB. If you let the dough cool, they’ll get a chance to get firm. This will help your cookies from falling apart.

 

Can I store leftover air fryer peanut butter cookies?

Yes, you can store the leftover cookies in an air-tight container and they are good for 4-5 days.

You can also freeze the air fryer peanut butter cookies and store up to 2-3 months. And if you have a leftover raw dough you can store it for a month in a freeze. You should flash-freeze individually to prevent forming ice crystals.

Bake them directly from frozen, no need to thaw.

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What brand of peanut butter is best for air fryer peanut butter cookies?

You can use any brand of peanut butter for this recipe.

But if you are thinking of using natural peanut butter for your cookies. You can use those but the result can be slightly different from what has been explained in this cookie recipe.

 

Equipment
Air Fryer

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Prep Time:5 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes

 

Nutrition Facts
Calories- 205kcal | Sodium- 165mg | Fat- 13g | Protein- 5g | Saturated Fat- 4.5g | Trans Fat- 1g | Cholesterol- 21mg | Fiber-2g | Calcium-37mg | Iron- 1mg | Sugar- 13g | Carbohydrate- 21g| Potassium- 157mg | Vitamin A- 180 IU |

 

If you like air fryer peanut butter cookies, look what else you can air fry:

  • Air fryer oatmeal cookies
  • Air Fryer Croissant
  • Air Fryer Brownies 

 

If you’ve tried this recipe, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below.

You can also check our Youtube video for making Peanut butter in an air fryer.

You can also follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest for more easy & Tasty air fryer recipes.

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Healthy Air Fryer Peanut Butter Cookies - TopAirFryerRecipes

Air fryer peanut butter cookies are the best homemade treat. Make soft and flavorful air fryer 3 ingredient peanut butter cookies for a quick snack or dessert.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Calories 205 kcal

Equipment

  • air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted softened butter) 
  • 6 tablespoons Peanut butter (smooth/crunchy)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 6 tablespoons Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Milk   (both dairy or non-dairy works for this recipe)

Instructions
 

  • Take a mixing bowl to add all the dry ingredients. (all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt)
    are peanut butter cookies keto
  • Take another bowl to add butter, sugar, and peanut butter and mix them with an electric mixer or a wooden spatula.
  • After your butter is mixed add the milk, and vanilla extract. 
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients mix them and form a dough.
    Air fryer peanut butter cookies no egg
  • The dough should look like this.
    can cookies be baked in an air fryer
  • Preheat your air fryer at 160C/320F for 3-5 minutes. 
  • Take about a tablespoon of dough each to make balls.  
    how to make peanut butter cookies in air fryer
  • You can use a fork to press the ball or simply you can gently press it with your fingers.
    can you air fry peanut butter cookies
  • Place the cookies in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
    How long to cook peanut butter cookies in air fryer
  • Cook at 160C/320F for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
    Fried peanut butter cookies
  • Let them cool before you serve.
    peanut butter cookies in an air fryer
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