Description
Deliciously soft and chewy air fryer peanut butter cookies made with natural peanut butter and gluten-free flour. These quick and easy cookies bake in just minutes in your air fryer, delivering a perfect golden exterior and tender inside. Ideal for a gluten-free treat with optional chocolate chips for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup gluten-free chocolate chips (optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup natural, unsweetened peanut butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and the room-temperature egg. Stir the mixture until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. Properly mixing these ingredients ensures a well-blended dough for your air fryer peanut butter cookies.
- Fold in Dry Ingredients: Carefully fold in the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and vanilla extract. Make sure to incorporate everything without overmixing. This delicate folding keeps your cookies tender and gives them just the right texture.
- Portion Dough: Using a tablespoon-sized scoop, portion out the dough and roll it into smooth balls with your hands. Placing evenly sized balls on the tray will help them cook uniformly in the air fryer, leading to consistent results.
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes. This step is crucial as it ensures the cookies cook evenly, achieving that perfect golden exterior while maintaining a soft interior.
- Arrange and Cook: Arrange the cookie balls in a single layer in the air fryer basket, taking care not to overcrowd them. Cook for 7 minutes or until they are lightly browned. This timing is essential to prevent the cookies from drying out during the cooking process.
- Cool Cookies: When the cookies are done, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Allowing them to cool will help them set properly, resulting in wonderfully chewy air fryer peanut butter cookies.
Notes
- Room temperature egg helps ensure proper mixing and texture.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow even cooking.
- Optional chocolate chips add a touch of sweetness but can be omitted for a pure peanut butter flavor.
- Gluten-free flour blend with xanthan gum is necessary for structure and texture in these cookies.
- Allow cookies to cool thoroughly for best chewy texture.
