Recipe: Airfryer Peanut Butter Cookies
Soft, chewy and irresistible! These gluten-free peanut butter airfryer cookies are the perfect balance of a soft, chewy interior and a crispy, golden brown exterior. With just 6 simple ingredients, you can make this delicious dessert in no time. No butter, no oil and no flour needed!
Why you'll love this recipe:
- Gluten free: No flour needed, so ideal for everyone.
- Quick and easy: From batter to cookies in under 30 minutes (with some chill time).
- No butter or oil: Less fat, but the same rich taste.
- Kid-friendly: These cookies are a hit with young and old!
- Golden crispiness: Perfectly baked in the airfryer, without the hassle of an oven.
Ingredients:
- 200 grams of peanut butter (use a thick, creamy peanut butter such as Jif or Skippy; not natural peanut butter).
- 50 grams of granulated sugar
- 50 grams of light brown sugar (or replace with coconut blossom sugar).
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Supplies:
- Airfryer
- Baking paper
- Mixing bowl
- Spoons and measuring cups
Preparation method:
Step 1: Making the dough
Combine peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, egg, baking soda, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Stir until a firm cookie dough forms. Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
Step 2: Prepare the Airfryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 160°C .
- Line the bottom of the basket with baking paper.
Step 3: Forming cookies
- Use a tablespoon or ice cream scoop to take portions of about 1.5 tablespoons of dough . Roll the dough into balls and place them in the airfryer basket with some space in between.
- Lightly flatten the balls with a fork and make a cross pattern on top of each cookie.
Step 4: Baking
- Bake the cookies in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes until they are lightly golden brown and puffy.
- Let the cookies cool in the basket for 5-10 minutes , so they firm up. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips for perfect cookies:
- Chill the dough: This prevents the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Use creamy peanut butter: Avoid natural peanut butter; it will make the dough too soft.
- Do not overlap: Bake in small batches so the cookies bake evenly.
- Do not overbake: The cookies will remain soft in the center, but will firm up as they cool.
Serving suggestions:
- Dip: Pair with a glass of milk or serve with a dip such as melted chocolate.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days (if they make it that long!).
- Variations: Add chocolate chips or sprinkle with sea salt for extra flavor.
Make this fluffy, gluten-free treat in your airfryer and enjoy the ultimate comfort food! 🥜✨