Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Pan Cookies

Whip up warm, delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies in the Air Fryer in just 10 minutes! Elevate this quick dessert by topping it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, also known as a pizookie or pan cookie, is the ultimate air fryer treat. Enjoy a perfect, easy-to-make dessert tonight!

Are you tired of wasting your day in the kitchen when you want to bake cookies?

Do you crave that perfect combination of crispy edges and a soft, gooey center?

The magic of the air fryer delivers delicious cookies in a fraction of the usual cooking time.

Say hello to the delicious world of air fryer pan cookies!

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🔑 Key to Success #1 – Soften the Butter

One crucial element in achieving the perfect chocolate chip air fryer cookies is ensuring that your butter is softened to the right consistency. 

Softened butter is easier to cream with both the white sugar and light brown sugar, allowing the simple ingredients to blend together smoothly and evenly in a mixing bowl. 

To soften your butter, simply let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until it becomes soft and pliable to the touch.

Using melted butter is often a go-to shortcut, but it can yield a flatter and greasier cookie.

Softened butter, on the other hand, creates a more tender and melt-in-your-mouth texture that will have everyone begging for seconds. 

🔑 Key to Success #2 – Use the Properly Sized Pan

Using a properly sized pan ensures that the pan cookies are the perfect thickness and have enough space to expand while baking. 

If the pan is too small, the dough may be overcrowded, resulting in cookies that are too thick and doughy. 

On the other hand, if the pan is too large, the dough may spread too thin and result in cookies that are thin and crispy.

For air fryer chocolate chip cookies, a pan with a diameter of 6 to 7 inches is generally recommended. 

This size allows for optimal airflow around each pan cookie, promoting even baking and preventing any unwanted hotspots.

But be sure to make sure that your pan will fit in the basket of the air fryer if you have a basket-style air fryer. 

Pizookies in the Air Fryer

An easy way to make cookies in the Air Fryer is to make them in a shallow baking pan. 

That makes this a Pizookie – a Pizza Cookie. A Cookie in a Pizza Pan. 

The pan is probably about 6 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep. 

It worked perfectly for this Air Fryer Cookie Recipe.

I have also used an 8-inch cake pan and it works great as well.

The 8-inch cake pan fits perfectly in my air fryer too, but check your air fryer to see if it will work for you.

🔑 Key to Success #3 – Watch the Baking Time

When it comes to baking perfect cookies in an air fryer, timing is everything. 

Unlike a traditional oven, air fryers tend to cook food faster due to the rapid circulation of hot air. 

Therefore, it’s essential to keep a close eye on your cookies to avoid overbaking or underbaking them.

The recommended baking time for air fryer chocolate chip cookies is around 10 to 12 minutes. 

However, every air fryer is different, so it’s important to understand your specific model’s nuances. 

Experimenting with a few test batches can help you determine the optimal baking time for your air fryer and desired pan cookie texture.

To begin, start by setting the timer for the lower end of the suggested baking time range, around 10 minutes. 

Monitor the cookies closely as they bake. 

Look for visual cues such as the edges turning golden brown and the center rising slightly. 

If you prefer a chewier cookie, you may want to remove them from the air fryer closer to the 8-minute mark.

On the other hand, if you enjoy a crisper, more golden cookie, you can leave them in the air fryer for the full 12 minutes. 

Keep in mind that the cookies will continue to firm up slightly as they cool, so it’s better to slightly underbake them if you prefer a softer texture.

🍪 Nothing Basic About This Cookie

I used my favorite Cookie Cake recipe for the basis for this Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. 

The best cookies are made with room-temperature butter, not melted butter. 

I’m just saying. 

Then I took this wonderful cookie recipe and added chocolate chunks. 

I had chocolate chips, but who doesn’t love the big chunks. 

You can use chocolate chips, add nuts, substitute peanut butter chips or even white chocolate chips. 

Go ahead and make these cookies your favorite. 

💡 Tips and Tricks for Perfectly Golden Cookies

These additional insights will help you take your air fryer cookie game to the next level, ensuring each batch comes out with a golden, crispy exterior and a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center.

1. Use the right temperature: Each air fryer has its own temperature settings, so it’s crucial to preheat the air fryer to the recommended temperature for baking cookies. This will ensure even cooking and prevent any unnecessary under or over-baking.
2. Line the cookie pan with parchment: Using a small piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the pan will help prevent the cookies from sticking and make removal much easier. This step is not necessary if you are planning to serve the cookie in the pan like a pizookie. 
3. Rotate the tray or basket: Air fryers can have hot spots, so to ensure all your cookies get that golden touch, rotate the tray or basket during baking. This will help distribute the heat evenly and produce more consistent results.

By following these tips and tricks, you’ll have a better chance of creating perfectly golden air fryer chocolate chip cookies that taste as heavenly as they look. 

Experiment, adjust, and don’t be afraid to personalize your baking process. 

I’d suggest checking your pan cookie after 10 minutes and then adding 2-3 minutes if needed because an underbaked chocolate chip cookie is the last thing you’d want.

❓ Can you use Refrigerated Cookie Dough in this recipe?

When it comes to using refrigerated cookie dough in this easy air fryer cookies recipe, it is possible to do so, with a few adjustments. 

Firstly, it is essential to preheat the air fryer before placing the cookie dough into the air fryer basket for this small batch recipe. 

Additionally, flatten the cookie dough in the pan before placing it in the air fryer for best results, as this helps the cookies bake consistently. 

Finally, the cooking time may need to be adjusted depending on the air fryer’s wattage and the thickness of the cookie dough. 

I’ve found success with the Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookies in place of the homemade cookie dough in this recipe, but you’d have to experiment with other cookie dough brands.

Save this Air Fryer Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe to your favorite Air Fryer Desserts Board or your Desserts in Small Batches board.

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